ArtsMAD goes LIVE Quick-fire virtual talks from the arts community Join us for our very first virtual ArtsMAD goes LIVE on Tuesday 16 June 2020 from the comfort of your own home! Live music by Glenys Courtney-Strachan will start at 5.45pm, followed by inspiring kōrero from engaging...
PROPOSALS FOR ROTORUA’S CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONINTRODUCTION:Rotorua Lakes Council (RLC) is seeking proposals from the creative sector for the decoration of Rotorua’s city Christmas tree, due for installation in Te Manawa mid November 2020. PROJECT PURPOSE: Create a fresh new look for the tree Highlight identity of...
This Friday is the finale of Rotorua’s live performances celebrating 20 years of New Zealand Music Month! We are excited to showcase singer-songwriter Moana Opal with some of her new original material live on the Rotorua Events Facebook page at 8pm, Friday 29 May 2020. Born...
It is May, which means it is New Zealand Music Month! Every Friday in May we have been showcasing fantastic Kiwi performers through virtual live events online. This Friday (22 May) we have local singer, songwriter and guitarist, Matt Barnard, entertaining us live on the Rotorua...
It is May, which means it is New Zealand Music Month! This year the celebrations will be a little different but due to the wonders of technology, we are looking forward to providing you with a fantastic range of live music from local and national...
Calling all Rotorua musicians, songwriters, composers and lyricists! Te Manu Tito Waiata is a song writing competition taking place during Rotorua’s New Zealand Music Month celebrations. Get creative, write a song and share your talent with the community to be in to win a prize of...
It is the first of May which begins New Zealand Music Month celebrations in Rotorua. This month will be a little different to our normal programme but due to the wonders of technology, we are still looking forward to providing you with a fantastic range...
Following the latest Rotorua Creative Communities Scheme funding round, a total of $28,010 was awarded to 15 arts projects across the Rotorua district. Successful applicants have until 31 March 21 to deliver their projects and local Creative Communities Scheme administrator, Julie Parsons, was pleased to see...
An exhibition by Regan Balzer Local artist Regan Balzer (Te Arawa, Ngāti Ranginui) is showcasing a range of her beautiful artworks in this special exhibition on at Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria. Kia Oho Ra Te Marino: The Calm Awakened will be on display from 18 February until...
Local artists and creatives are invited to submit proposals to exhibit a body of works at the Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria from approx. 14th February through to 13th May, 2020. The Galleria is currently undergoing a major refurbishment, so this exhibition will coincide with the celebration of this fabulous...