A HISTORIC FIRST: GUY BUTTERY BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
, DARGLE — FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 142 YEARSA HISTORIC FIRST: GUY BUTTERY BRINGS LIVE MUSIC TO ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH
, DARGLE — FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 142 YEARS
The Dargle Valley, KwaZulu -Natal Midlands
World-renowned guitarist Guy Buttery will make his tory on the 23 May 2026 as he performs the first ever concert at St. Andrew 's Church in the Dargle Valley, a landmark occasion for both the local comm unity and South African cultural life.
Consecrated on 30 November 188 3 by Bishop Macrorie, the modest stone church was erected through the colle ctive efforts of the surrounding farming community and has stood quietly in the foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands ever since. In all that time, as best as research can determine, no formal concert has ever taken place w ithin its walls. Until now.
Guy Buttery, Standard Bank Young Artist A ward recipient, multiple SAMA winner, and one of South Africa's most celebr ated acoustic guitarists will perform alongside special guest Quintin Song, a versatile multi-instrumentalist of rare and distinctive voice. Together they will bring an afternoon of intimate, world-class music to one of the M idlands' most historic sacred spaces.
The concert promises to be a tr uly singular occasion, the ancient timbers and corrugated iron walls of St. Andrew's offering an acoustic and atmospheric setting unlike any conventio nal venue. With the Dargle Valley as its backdrop and 142 years of quiet hi story as its witness, the church will hear music for the very first time.
Seating is strictly limited and booking is essential. Find the ticket link here.
Photo credit: Jacki Bruniquel
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A HISTORIC FIRST: GUY BUTTERY BRINGS LIVE
MUSIC TO ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, DARGLE — FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 142 YEARS
World-renowned guitari st Guy Buttery will make history on the 23 May 2026 as he performs the firs t ever concert at St. Andrew's Church in the Dargle Valley, a landmark occa sion for both the local community and South African cultural life.
Co nsecrated on 30 November 1883 by Bishop Macrorie, the modest stone church w as erected through the collective efforts of the surrounding farming commun ity and has stood quietly in the foothills of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands ev er since. In all that time, as best as research can determine, no formal co ncert has ever taken place within its walls. Until now.
Guy Buttery, Standard Bank Young Artist Award recipient, multiple SAMA winner, and one o f South Africa's most celebrated acoustic guitarists will perform alongside special guest Quintin Song, a versatile multi-instrumentalist of rare and distinctive voice. Together they will bring an afternoon of intimate, world -class music to one of the Midlands' most historic sacred spaces.
The concert promises to be a truly singular occasion, the ancient timbers and corrugated iron walls of St. Andrew's offering an acoustic and atmospheric setting unlike any conventional venue. With the Dargle Valley as its backdr op and 142 years of quiet history as its witness, the church will hear musi c for the very first time.
Seating is strictly limited and booking is essential. Find the ticket link here.
Photo credit: Jacki Bruniquel
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