Last week Mike Hastie and Michael Barker got together to record Mike's song 'Wild Love', for which he was awarded third place in Rotorua Song Writing Competition - Te Manu Tito Waiata 2021. Michael Barker said "It was a joy to see Mike Hastie’s face light...
Our Te Manu Tito Waiata Rotorua Song Writing Competition judges have awarded a second and third prize. The judges felt two other songs stood out, alongside the winning entry, and decided to award second prize of $500 to Nikau Chater for her song You Be You,...
In the lead up to New Zealand Music Month (May 2021) locals had the opportunity to enter Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing Competition, designed to recognise and showcase some of the incredibly talented people in our community who are creating original songs. This year Desian...
Rotorua has always played a significant part in celebrating New Zealand Music Month and this year is no different. After being in lockdown last May, it is great to be able to offer a fantastic range of live music from local and national artists to...
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...