Summer Sounds 2010
The 2010 Summer Sounds series begins on Saturday, 23 January at Coyle Park with a line-up of groups that are sure to see things start with a bang.
New Zealand funk-rock band, Dimmer, will take to the stage along with University of Auckland Songwriter in residence, LA Mitchell, songwriter and producer SJD, and up-and-coming electro-synth pop band Computers Want Me Dead.
Dimmer emerged in 2001 with their debut album, I Believe You Are a Star – and with lead singer, Shayne Carter (from former Straitjacket Fits fame), recently inducted into the exclusive New Zealand Music Hall of Fame – this is one group you won’t want to miss.
This great line up at Coyle Park is just the beginning of what is set to be one of the best Summer Sounds series so far. With the Datsuns, Clap Clap Riot, The Warratahs, Hammond Gamble and Kidz in Space still to come, Aucklanders have no shortage of great free music this summer.
Summer Sounds is one of four series in Auckland City Council’s Music in Parks programme, now in its 17th successful year.
The 2010 Music in Parks programme runs from January to March and features over 40 concerts showcasing the best musical talent Auckland has to offer.
Summer Sounds 2010 is proudly provided by Auckland City Council, and made possible with the support of grabaseat, The Radio Network and Juice TV.
Visit www.musicinparks.co.nz for the full Music in Parks 2010 programme and more details of participating artists.
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Auckland CouncilNew Zealand’s largest city holds a wealth of creative talent and businesses, making it, without a doubt, New Zealand’s home of the creative industries. Auckland's unique arts, culture and creative enterprises not only enrich the cultural landscape of the city and its inhabitants but also make a vital contribution to the city’s economic success.
Auckland Council is committed to making Auckland an arts and culture centre by supporting the abundance of talented creative people who call Auckland home, and creating attractive business and lifestyle options for all who choose to live, work and play here.
The council supports the arts and creative industries in the following ways:
- Support and funding for arts organisations, artists ,arts and cultural groups
- Provision of arts facilities, such as the Art Gallery and ArtStation
- Design and delivery of a public art collection and programme
- Support of performing arts venues such as The Aotea Centre, Civic Theatre and Auckland Townhall
- Funding support for independent performing arts venues such as Q Theatre and The Basement
- Arts and creative sector research and policy and strategy such as Arts Agenda, Blueprint and Arts in Public Places – Public Art Policy
- Urban design of city environments such as Fort Street and Elliot street redevelopments
- City planning and management of projects like Aotea Quarter development
- Provision of world class library resources
- Support of industry associations and business events such as The Big Idea, ART Survive and Thrive forums and Film Auckland
- Delivery of community services to maintain and develop community and recreation facilities and centres
- Support and delivery of community and major events such as Pasifika Festival, Lantern Festival and Music in Parks
- Facilitation of film productions in the regionTo find out more about Auckland Council’s support of the creative industries and how this can benefit you or your creative business visit www.auckland.govt.nz or phone 09 379 2020
Auckland Council is proud to support The Big Idea. Through The Big Idea, Auckland Council can effectively engage with Auckland’s creative community, and promote the arts and culture services it provides.
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