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Music  in Parks.

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For 17 years, Auckland City Council has proudly been providing Music in Parks, a series of free music and film events in our city's stunning parks and reserves.

The 2010 programme runs from January to March and features 38 concerts showcasing the best musical talent that Auckland has to offer.

Music in Parks is made up of four different series, each with its own unique flavour.

Summer Sounds features multiple billings of award winning artists offering everything from rock to reggae.

The Culture Garden presents inspiring niche musical forms that promise to inspire.

Jazz at the Rotunda stages some of Auckland's finest jazz musicians.

Movies in Parks screens a host of classic Kiwi flicks with pre-movie sounds performed by some of Auckland's hottest up and coming bands.

It's set to be an amazing summer of live, free music for everyone.

Enjoy.

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Key details

DATE: January to April
PLACE: Various Auckland city parks and public spaces
TIME: Various times

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Cancellation hotline

Don't be put put off by a forecast of showers, just pack an umbrella with your sunscreen!

Music in Parks will only be cancelled in cases of EXTREME weather conditions.

Check the Music in Parks Cancellation Hotline 373 6191 on the morning of event day for confirmation, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Summer Sounds

Summer Sounds.

Summer Sounds features multiple billings of award winning artists offering everything from rock to reggae.

Key highlights of the season include The Datsuns, The Bats, Dimmer, Clap Clap Riot, The Warratahs and Hammond and Gamble.

SUMMER SOUNDS >>

Jazz at the Rotunda

Jazz at the Rotunda.

Jazz at the Rotunda stages some of Auckland's finest jazz musicians, including Miho Wada, The Lewis McCallum Band and Tony Parker's New Orleans Joy Makers.

JAZZ AT THE ROTUNDA >>

The Culture Garden

The Culture Garden.

The Culture Garden presents inspiring niche musical forms that promise to inspire.

This year, don't miss the proven talents of Steve Abel, the New Zealand Opera, Forbidden Joe, and mew additions, the New Zealand Youth Choir and Waitakere Brass Band.

THE CULTURE GARDEN >>

The Culture Garden Tea Dances

The Culture Garden Tea Dances.

If dancing is your cup of tea, check out the ever-popular Culture Garden Tea Dances.

THE CULTURE GARDEN >>

View the Music in Parks TV commercial

Movies in Parks

Movies in Parks.

Movies in Parks screens a host of classic Kiwi flicks with pre-movie sounds performed by some of Auckland's hottest up and coming bands.

MOVIES IN PARKS >>

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Updated February 2010

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