Concerts by Candlelight
- brutalnerd
- May 14
- 3 min read
One of the most beautiful performances I've witnessed was a string quartet, surrounded by candles in a huge cathedral.
Hosted by feverup in the Uniting Church on Albert St Brisbane, they perform quite a range of concerts suiting your musical tastes. I decided to go to the 90's unplugged concert and it was EPIC! My favourite was 'Zombie' by The Cranberries - it gave me goosebumps! 'Under the Bridge' by Red Hot Chili Peppers was surprisingly pretty, and 'Smells like Teen Spirit' by Nirvana was insanely good.
The backdrop of all the candles was so beautiful and really added to the ambience of the concert. You can take pictures in front of the candles afterwards, buy yourself a CD or even a pack of the beautiful candles to take home. I would definitely love to come back for a different setlist and next time in the cooler months. It was very hot in the cathedral even at night time and in the summer. Luckily, the candles aren't real. It would have been hotter!
It was truly an exceptional experience. I think I'd like to attend the Nirvana, Madonna or the movie soundtracks concerts next time.
Ready to experience a magical night? Book your tickets and let me know which setlist you’d love to hear!
Accessibility
Cost
This depends on your seating. I have listed the cheapest.
Zone D (others available)!
Admission: $43.50
When
See website for session times.
Where
319 Albert Street, Brisbane City 4000
Some concerts are at different venues
Companion Card Accepted
Yes, free entry for your support person.
Ease of Companion Card Use
Relatively easy. I needed to email my companion card and request a companion ticket.
I had to already have a paid ticket before requesting one for my support worker.
Customer Service
Good. All staff were helpful and friendly.
Wheelchair Access/Friendly
Yes, ramps for access to inside the church and disabled toilets available.
Wheelchair seating available in all zones on the ground level.
Distance From Parking to Venue/Parking
Note: We parked at King George Square Car Park. We went on a Friday night.
Disability parking was close to the exit of the car park.
The church was straight across from King George Square.
Traffic lights were close by, to get across easily to the church.
Parking was $10 entering after 4pm and you could stay up to 4 hours. This was ample time. I thought this was reasonable and totally worth it.
See here for pricing at other session times
Security
I usually avoid night outings due to my CPTSD, but I felt fairly comfortable thanks to the good lighting, relaxed atmosphere, and the presence of many people.
Pet Friendly
Only service animals are permitted.
Quiet Spaces
N/A.
Food Options
There are no food or drink options. We were provided a free bottle of water and a cardboard handheld fan, due to the heat.
Crowds
We didn't feel cramped in the venue. The seats are just hard, being pews. You can take a cushion along, so I might do that next time!
I hope this information helps you plan your visit and encourages you to experience this beautiful performance for yourself. If you think anything needs to be added regarding your disability, please feel free to CONTACT ME
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