People are being invited to 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.

The free event will run in February and March 2021.

The series will cover seven Sunday afternoon sessions from 1pm – 3pm, starting Sunday, February 7.

Now in its fourteenth year, Music at the Band Rotunda continues to offer local performers the opportunity to showcase their talents each Sunday.

Rotorua Lakes Council Community Arts Advisor, Marc Spijkerbosch, has enjoyed watching this annual event grow.

'It is fantastic to be able to showcase some of our passionate local talent in these free performances. Many regulars arrive early to secure their special spot and bring along picnics and deck chairs."

The programme will offer two different performances each afternoon, featuring local musicians and groups including jazz, blues, country, roots, ukulele, show tunes, rock'n'roll, symphonic bands and much more.

Sunday 7 February 1pm Stave 2.15pm Houseband

Sunday 14 February 1pm BOP Blues Club 2.15pm BOP Blues Club

Sunday 21 February Art in the Park (10am – 4pm) www.artsvillage.org.nz

Sunday 28 February 1pm Nikau and Ian 2.15pm Jazzanovo

Sunday 7 March 1pm Norman Group 2.15pm Thermaleles

Sunday 14 March 1pm Rotorua Symphonic Band 2.15pm Rotorua Brass Band

Sunday 21 March 1pm Simply Random 2.15pm Rhinestone Mining Company

Sunday 28 March 1pm Elisha Hulton 2.15pm Evelyn Falconer

Music at the Band Rotunda is brought to you by Creative Rotorua and Rotorua Lakes Council.