Get ready for three months of free entertainment and the opportunity to explore the Auckland region with your family and friends thanks to the 2017 series of Auckland Council’s Music in Parks.
Auckland Council has designed a diverse line-up to ensure there’s something for everyone.
Those seeking the thrill of a live show are spoilt for choice, courtesy of Music in Parks from 15 January 2017 which will feature some of New Zealand’s top musicians spanning at least 11 genres.
From indie artists and elegant opera to cool jazz and banging beats, the line-up includes MAALA, Jordan Luck Band, Devilskin, Kora, Clap Clap Riot, Jazz in the Park and Opera in the Dell, as well as many other amazing acts.
Also returning in March is the hugely popular George in the Park, featuring our top beat masters including Nice ‘n’ Urlich, Sola Rosa, Kings, and Stack and Piece.
Councillor Cathy Casey, Chair of the Community Development and Safety Committee, is excited for the summer ahead.
“Music in Parks has become a staple in Auckland’s cultural calendar. The line-up celebrates New Zealand music and reflects the broad tastes of our communities. I am looking forward to seeing everyone out enjoying our beautiful parks, summer afternoons, and of course great music – all for free.”
Programmes for Music in Parks 2017 are online now at musicinparks.co.nz. This event can also be followed on Facebook, which will feature updates, videos, photos and competitions.
This series has been brought to life thanks to our major partners Mondelez New Zealand and Davies Foods.
Paul Nolan, CEO of Davies Foods says “We are ecstatic to be part of Auckland Council’s Music in Parks. We are especially proud to be the principal partner of the two signature music events, Demon Energy Rock the Park and Demon Energy George in the Park, which have always been crowd-pleasers, and this summer is set to be no different.”
“Oreo and The Natural Confectionery Company are looking forward to enjoying the Kiwi summer with friends and family through our partnership with Music in the Park 2017,” says James Kane, Country Head of New Zealand Mondelez International.
Event Lineup 2017.
Sunday 15th January 2017
RaagTime, Miho Wada
Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, Domain Drive, Parnell
Jaime McDell, Ciaran McMeeken, Geoff Ong, Sophie Mashlan
Takapuna Beach Reserve, The Strand, Takapuna
Saturday 21st January 2017
Summer Sounds (Feat. MAALA, Nomad, Dunes, Emergency DJ Clint)
Three Kings Park, Mt Eden Road, Three Kings
Sunday 22nd January 2017
Olivier Holland’s Jazz Attack!, Chris Mason-Battley Group
Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, Domain Drive, Parnell
Kantuta, Salsa Band C 26
Jellicoe Park, Quadrant Road, Onehunga
Saturday 28th January 2017
New Zealand Opera at the Dell
Dingle Dell, Dingle Road, St Heliers
Mai Summer Jam (Feat. Sons of Zion, Che-Fu, Three Houses Down, Bailey Wiley, Mikee Mayz, Ty)
Point England Reserve, Point England Road, Point England
Sunday 29th January 2017
DOG, Arjuna Oakes
Auckland Domain Band Rotunda, Domain Drive, Parnell
New Zealand Opera at the Homestead
Massey Homestead, 337 Massey Road, Mangere East
Monday 6th February 2017
Iva Lamkum, Lisa Wright and The Elected, Wakakura
Greenslade Reserve, Greenslade Crescent, Northcote
Ardijah, Rob Ruha, Troy Kingi, Adam Whauwhau, Ora Taukamo, Josie Clarke, DJ Manchoo
Hayman Park, Lambie Drive, Manukau
Saturday 11th February 2017
Demon Energy Rock the Park (Feat. Devilskin, Kora, City of Souls, Bakers Eddy)
Grey Lynn Park, Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn
Friday 17th February 2017
Midge Marsden, The Flaming Mudcats
Blockhouse Bay Beach Reserve, Endeavour Street, Blockhouse Bay
Saturday 18th February 2017
Clap Clap Riot, The Beths, Shakes, Courtney Hate
Harbourview Peoples Park, Te Atatu Road, Te Atatu Peninsula
Sunday 19th February 2017
Ijebu Pleasure Club, White Chapel Jak, Allana Goldsmith Group
Manly Park, Lawrence Street, Big Manly
Friday 24th February 2017
Tunes of I, ManaLion
Central Park, Wood Street, Papakura
Saturday 25th February 2017
Soul Samba Circus, Niko Ne Zna, Surrey Boudit
Armour Bay Reserve, Armour Road, Parau
Sunday 26th February 2017
Myers Park Medley (Feat. Sal Valentine & The Babyshakes, Esther Stephens & The Means, Kong Fooey, Hopetoun Brown, Blackbird Ensemble: Carnivale)
Myers Park, Queen Street, Auckland Central
Saturday 4th March 2017
SJD, Cowboy Dan (Plus more TBC)
Omana Regional Park, Maraetai Drive, Maraetai
Sunday 5th March 2017
Anna Coddington, Miller Yule, Sunny Ray
Hobsonville Point Park, Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville Point
Saturday 11th March 2017
Quantum Blue, Maria O’Flaherty, Ben Fernandez Quartet, Manukau Youth Jazz Orchestra
David Nathan Park, Hill Road, Manurewa
Saturday 18th March 2017
Demon Energy presents George in the Park (Feat. Nice n Urlich, Sola Rosa, Kings, Stack & Piece)
Coyle Park, Pt Chevalier Road, Pt Chevalier
Saturday 25th March 2017
Conscious Music Collective, WAI.TAI, Tweed
Monte Cecilia Park, Pah Homestead, Delargey Avenue, Hillsborough
Sunday 26th March 2017
Jordan Luck Band, Gareth Thomas, Written by Wolves
Helensville River Reserve, Mill Road, Helensville
For more information on each event including times and artist bios you can visit the Auckland Music in Parks 2017 website, or follow them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can also download the full printable programme here.