Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Is The First Hotel To Host Candlelight Concerts

Melbourne, Australia – June 2023: On Friday, 21 July, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street (Hilton Melbourne LQS) will play host to two shows by Candlelight Concerts for an intimate multi-sensory immersive musical experience in one of Melbourne’s most beautiful hotels.

In its first ever hotel collaboration, Candlelight Concerts will bring to life classic hits by beloved performers Ed Sheeran and Imagine Dragons, performed by local string ensemble Eclective Strings in Hilton’s Melbourne LQS’s restaurant Luci, under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Set inside the historic grand hall of what was previously Melbourne’s Equity Chambers, Luci’s dining room featuring vaulted ceilings and art-deco styled details designed by award winning Bates Smart, will provide the perfect backdrop for this unique concert experience.

wo sessions will be available with Candlelight Concert tickets including a welcome drink on arrival. There is also the option for guests to connect with Hilton directly to add-on an overnight stay at one of the city’s most elegant hotels. 

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​Candlelight Concerts at Hilton Melbourne will take place on Friday, 21 July 2023, 6:30 and 8:30pm.

Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is located at 18 Little Queen Street, Melbourne VIC, 3000. For more information, or to make a reservation, visit melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com or call +61 (0)3 9116 8888.

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About Candlelight Concerts
​Candlelight Concerts are a series of original music concerts created by Fever aimed at democratising access to culture by allowing people all over the world to enjoy live music candlelit performances played by local musicians in various stunning locations illuminated by thousands of candles. Candlelight was initially conceived as a classical music series with concerts featuring works from the greatest composers such as Vivaldi, Mozart, and Chopin. Now, the ever-growing list of programs includes a wide variety of themes and genres, including tributes to contemporary artists such as Queen, ABBA, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, as well as shows dedicated to K-Pop, movie soundtracks and many more. This multi-sensory experience has also evolved to feature different elements such as ballet dancers or aerial performers, as well as other genres such as jazz, soul, opera, flamenco and more. Candlelight Concerts are present in more than 100 cities worldwide, with over 3 Million guests in attendance to date.

About Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street
​Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street joins Hilton’s 27 trading and 13 pipeline properties in Australasia across three brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Curio Collection by Hilton. Taking up residency in the historically significant Equity Chambers building – originally built in 1930 – Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street features 244 stylish guest rooms, including five spacious suites, Luci Melbourne restaurant and The Douglas Club bar, a fully equipped gym, and seven meeting and event spaces. Its central location is well situated for both business and leisure travellers with its proximity to Melbourne’s key business districts and vibrant art, theatre and dining precincts. Visit melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street on Facebook and Instagram (@HiltonMelbourneLQS).

About Hilton
​Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is a leading global hospitality company with a portfolio of 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties and more than 1 million rooms, in 119 countries and territories. Dedicated to fulfilling its founding vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality, Hilton has welcomed more than 3 billion guests in its more than 100-year history, earned a top spot on the 2020 World’s Best Workplaces list, and was named the 2020 Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. In 2020, Hilton CleanStay was introduced, bringing an industry-defining standard of cleanliness to hotels worldwide. Through the award-winning guest loyalty program Hilton Honors, the more than 118 million members who book directly with Hilton can earn Points for hotel stays and experiences money can’t buy. With the free Hilton Honors app, guests can book their stay, select their room, check in, unlock their door with a Digital Key and check out, all from their smartphone. Visit newsroom.hilton.com for more information, and connect with Hilton on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.

About Hilton Honors
​Hilton Honors is the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands comprising more than 6,600 properties in 119 countries and territories. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app, where members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key. Hilton Honors offers its more than 118 million members hundreds of ways to earn and redeem Points, including with select co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem Points for free nights, purchases on Amazon, charitable contributions and more. The program is free to join and travelers can enroll online at hiltonhonors.com. Learn more about Hilton Honors at newsroom.hilton.com/hiltonhonors, and follow Hilton Honors on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About Hilton Hotels & Resorts
​For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests' evolving needs. With more than 575 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters. Experience a positive stay at Hilton Hotels & Resorts by booking at hiltonhotels.com or through the industry-leading Hilton Honors app. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits. Learn more about the brand at newsroom.hilton.com/hhr, and follow Hilton Hotels & Resorts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.