By Violet Li
Free Candlelight Concert series has returned to Fed Sq. for the next consecutive calendar year.
With countless numbers of flickering candles encircling a group of musicians underneath the nightfall of Melbourne, the twinkling gatherings function three systems across February.
“Candlelight Concerts are aimed at democratising entry to society by permitting men and women all in excess of the environment to delight in live songs in candlelit performances played by local musicians in many beautiful locations,” a spokesperson for Fever, the are living-enjoyment company driving the show, mentioned.
“Fed Square reached out to us in 2021 in the course of the lockdown, and right after operating with each other to approach this tailor-made and special encounter to be involved in its summer season program, we are content that this partnership is bringing our event for an additional yr to this iconic place in Melbourne.”
The debut on February 9 took put through the Midsumma Festival and observed performers who are members or supporters of the LGBTQ+ local community participate in iconic queer audio from Elton John, David Bowie, George Michael, ABBA, and more.
The Valentine’s Working day specific program catered to the romantic vibe in the air, that includes Melbourne self-taught singer and guitarist TINO’s heat soulful vocal singing classics which include My Lady, Let’s Get it On, and Just cannot Help Falling in Like.
Queensland singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Jarryd James stunned the group with his electronic-laced R&B and indie pop at the very last party on February 18.
Fever explained it was happy to see the viewers enjoy the present.
“It’s awesome to see how Candlelight concerts can achieve so lots of audiences with this kind of a wide variety of tastes in new music,” the Fever spokesperson said.
A Tribute to Queen will attribute at Athenaeum Theatre on Collins Street on February 24. The songs of Vivaldi’s 4 Seasons, Coldplay, Hans Zimmer, and far more will run across February and March.
“With the Candlelight live shows, we’ll continue to associate with special areas these kinds of as the Fed Sq. to build personalized activities that allow for distinct audiences to find out the city’s exceptional areas, celebrating the biggest composers’ and regional musicians’ talents.”
Fever’s Candlelight Concerts carry on in venues all around the city. A Tribute to Queen will feature at Athenaeum Theatre on Collins St on February 24. The new music of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Coldplay, Hans Zimmer, and much more will run across February and March.
For far more facts: feverup.com/en/melbourne/candlelight