Upper Hutt Piano Trust

08/08/2026

We were honored to be a finalist in the 2026 Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards in Upper Hutt this year amongst so many incredible community groups! A big congratulations to all the winners and runners up from us all here at the Upper Hutt Piano Trust!

15/07/2026

Our Steinway will be out at Whirinaki for this awesome concert on the 1st August. 'Last Night of the Proms' presented by the Upper Hutt Brass Band and Hutt Valley Singers is always entertaining and enjoyable for all the family! Get your tickets now!

Upper Hutt Brass Band presents Last Night of the Proms — a spectacular evening that blends the beloved traditions of London’s Royal Albert Hall with a dist

28/06/2026

Our next lunchtime live performance with Victoria University School of Music String students is coming up on Tuesday 14th July, we would love to see you there!

Lunchtime Live! is brought to you by Whirinaki Whare Taonga, The Upper Hutt Concert Grand Piano Trust and Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music at Victoria University of Wellington.

27/06/2026

26/06/2026

We are so thrilled to be part of the Wellington Airport Regional Communtiy Awards this year!

Congratulations to the 2026 Wellington Airport Community Award Finalists for Upper Hutt City Council!

See more: http://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/community-awards

10/06/2026

Last Chance to see Piano Scholarship winner before her travels.

Amelia Lin
Upper Hutt Piano Trust scholarship winner Amelia Lin plays her last concert next week in Wellington before going to Canada to complete her Masters studies. She has become a favourite with Upper Hutt audiences after her scholarship recital, Lunchtime Live sessions and World Piano Day, all held at Whirinaki Whare Taonga.

Piano Trust chair Paul Lambert is encouraging local residents to take the train to Wellington on Thursday 18 June for the free lunchtime concert 12.30 – 1.15 pm at Old St Paul, Mulgrave Street – a short walk from Wellington Railway Station. Amelia will be playing with cellist Tomos Christie.

The Upper Hutt Piano Trust has developed a long term relationship with Te Koki New Zealand School of Music, Victoria University by supporting an annual scholarship and hosting students playing at the Lunchtime Live concert sessions. Check www.whirinakiarts.org.nz for more information .

25/03/2026

As part of our craft market the Hutt Valley Singers will be holding a bake sale to fundraise for upcoming events. Come support them and our other lovely stall holders!!

On Sunday 29th March, Whirinaki Whare Taonga is holding a World Piano Day craft event. We will be there selling loads of yummy home baked goods. Come and grab a slice of cake, we are looking forward to seeing you!

25/03/2026

Our final concert on Sunday is going to be amazing! For only a Koha Entry you can come listen/dance/boogie along to Cam and Sam and their dueling pianos!

We can't wait to see you there!

13/03/2026

Our 1-3pm session on World Piano Day will have the piano going the whole time, however as well as music students from Upper Hutt College, you will get to enjoy the talent of some wonderful vocal students from Arts a Go Go! Performing Arts School for Kids and Joanne Roelofs Music. To top off the session we have Linda and Ken performing the last half hour for you!

12/03/2026

We have such a busy event planned for World Piano Day!

🎹Beginner pianists through to University Students
🎹Singers and Dancers
🎹Craft market
🎹Finale Concert with Cam and Sam - amazing duelling pianists!
🎹 There is even time for our community pianists out there to have a go on our baby grand Kawai piano.

All of this for a Koha Entry to help support the Upper Hutt Piano Trust.

We can't wait for you to join us! Check out the schedule below!