With nearly double the normal amount of funding available, the Rotorua District Creative Communities Scheme are pleased to announce that $63,446 has been awarded to support Rotorua arts initiatives. Creative Communities Rotorua Lead, Julie Parsons, says 38 grants were presented to a wide variety of arts...
The Creative Communities Scheme (CCS) provides funding to local arts projects so that all New Zealanders can be involved in, support or attend a wide range of events including dance, literature, Māori arts, crafts, film, music, Pacific arts, theatre and visual arts. Over $52,000 is available...
Bring along a picnic and settle in to enjoy free local entertainment as Music at the Band Rotunda returns to Government Gardens on Sunday afternoons in February and March 2021. The series will cover seven Sunday afternoon sessions from 1pm – 3pm, starting Sunday 7 February. Now...
Te Maru a Hineraukatauri The Rotorua Band Rotunda in Government Gardens will again showcase local music on sunny Sunday afternoons during February and March 2021. Bring along a deck chair, a rug and picnic, then lay back to enjoy a great range of music and entertainment in...
Explore central Rotorua this summer (19 December 2020 until 3 February 2021) and find the beautiful decorated fish created by local artists. Download the Fish out of Water Art Trail brochure, also available from the Rotorua i-Site (Fenton Street) or any of the Fish Host venues...
In a year we won’t forget, this year’s community Christmas tree will be one to remember! In place from 1 December the 2020 Rotorua Christmas Tree, located in Te Manawa, offers a uniquely Kiwi twist on traditional festive decorations. Titled Ngā Manu o Aotearoa, the design...
Three local artists showcase a selection of beautiful portraits in this exhibition at the Rotorua Lakes Council Galleria. About Face will be on display 9 July until 23 Sept 2020 and includes artworks by Cathy Ward, Toni Armstrong and Trish de Muth. These talented artists are taking...
Our Te Manu Tito Waiata Rotorua Song Writing Competition judges have awarded 2 highly commended awards. They are Desian Robb for his song 'Nervous' and the song writing team of Te Ara Pounamu Pukeroa, Totorewa Malcolm, Uale Lefaoseu & Terrence Katipa for their song 'I’ve been...
Winner of Te Manu Tito Waiata Rotorua Song Writing CompetitionYour mind is the garden by Jasmine Pene Congratulations to the winner of Te Manu Tito Waiata Rotorua Song Writing Competition, Jasmine Pene with her song Your mind is the garden. Jasmine wins $1000 for her entry. After...
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...