Summerset Sings

Summerset Sings is a set of Summerset-exclusive concerts with internationally acclaimed recording artist and entertainer, Will Martin, and other guest performers.

Will has sung at venues all over the world, including London’s Royal Albert Hall, Westminster Abbey and Chicago’s Soldier Field. Closer to home, he has enjoyed being the New Zealand Rugby Union’s national anthem singer of choice for ten All Blacks’ test matches.

Watch previous performances below, and check back to this page for future concerts.

Live in Nelson

Live in the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts theatre with residents from three villages in attendance, this concert was a celebration of all the fathers, sons, brothers and uncles at Summerset — but is one for all to watch and enjoy.

Will Martin is joined by guest performers The Madeleines an internationally acclaimed vocal trio. This concert features the variety of music we’ve come to expect from our Sings series and will transport us into the glamorous world of jazz and swing.

Will Martin sings Dean Martin

Summerset’s favourite, Will Martin is back in front of the camera for this special concert ‘Will Martin’s tribute to Dean Martin’, where Will gives a new voice to the music and stories of the late, great Dean Martin.

St Patrick’s Day Celtic-Themed Concert

Will Martin is back in front of the camera for this special Celtic-themed Summerset Sings concert. Join Will, Irish performer Chloë Agnew, and a talented set of musicians as they bring you an incredible selection of songs from the Emerald Isle and Bonnie Scotland. Filmed in an Irish pub in Auckland, this St Patrick’s Day special is sure to get you tapping your toes and singing along.

Christmas Concert 2023

Will Martin is joined by guest performer Chloë Agnew for this Summerset Sings Christmas Concert, singing a mix of songs we all know and love as well as, you guessed it – some Christmas favourites! Performed in front of a live audience in Christchurch this isn’t one to miss.

Musical Theatre

Singing hits from musical theatre favourites such as Les Misérables, The Sound of Music, Chicago and West Side Story, Will is joined by guest artist, Jess Rogers for this special concert which is guaranteed to transport you right to the theatre!

Live in Wellington

Filmed in Lower Hutt Events Centre with residents from six villages in attendance, this concert was a celebration of all the mothers, daughters, sisters and aunties at Summerset — but is one for all to watch and enjoy.

Anna Hawkins

For our first Summerset Sings of 2023 we had a very special guest performer — New Zealand songstress and recording artist, Anna Hawkins.

Anna has entertained audiences across the world with her expressive and beautiful tones,
crossing the great musical divides of classical, pop and folk.

A Christmas Special

At the end of 2022, Will wowed an audience of Summerset residents from eight villages across the Upper North Island with a very special Christmas performance. Click the video to watch this festive concert.

Will Martin by Request

In our second iteration of Summerset Sings, we asked Summerset residents and friends to request their favourite songs. Click the video to watch Will perform the top requests, and more!

Summerset Sings launch — The Classics

For our first concert in the series, Will's versatile and expressive voice is backed by the City of Prague’s Philharmonic Orchestra, and features reimagining of favourites such as Rod Stewart’s “Sailing”, as well as classical and musical theatre numbers.