Free summer concerts bring music to Manukau

There is a great way to enjoy summer weekends with Manukau City Council's free ‘Summer Sounds in the Park’ concert series in February. Howick Domain's comfortable setting and Massey Homestead's colourful gardens provide the perfect backdrop for concert goers.

Organised by Manukau Arts and Parks, the parks will host great music and entertainment ranging from seven-piece group Banda Latina, to Allegro's lively energetic sound and Oceania Storm's Pacific Island flava songs.

We are bringing more concerts to Howick and Mangere this year due to popular demand, says Manukau Arts Events Manager, Chantelle Whaiapu. "It is a great chance for the community to come and experience other activities happening in Manukau’s parks.”

Bring along your picnic basket and blanket and enjoy the last days of summer with a great line up of free entertainment.

In case of wet or unsuitable weather, concerts will be cancelled - phone 267 0180 after 1pm for cancellation updates.

HOWICK DOMAIN, WELLINGTON STREET, HOWICK
What: Latin in the Park with Banda Latina
When: Sunday 15 February, 4-6pm

What: Easy Listening in the Park with Allegro
When: Sunday 22 February, 4-6pm

MASSEY HOMESTEAD, MASSEY ROAD, MANGERE
What: Pacific Sounds in the Park with Oceania Storm
When: Saturday 14 February, 4-6pm

What: Latin in the Park with Banda Latina
When: Saturday 21 February, 4-6pm

What: Easy Listening in the Park with Allegro
When: Saturday 28 February, 4-6pm

Those looking to get more active can come along to the free ‘Get Up and Dance’ line dancing and salsa classes in Manukau Square.

Jointly presented by Manukau Arts and Parks, these classes are held every Tuesday and Wednesday, February through to March.

Put on some comfortable clothing and come along for some fun and fresh air. Both classes run for eight weeks and are open to anyone aged 10 years and older.

What: Line Dancing with Kathy Pollock
When: Tuesdays, 6 till 7pm
From 27 January for eight weeks
Where: Manukau Square

What: Salsa Dancing with Coco Sequeiros
When: Wednesdays, 6 till 7pm
From 28 January for eight weeks
Where: Manukau Square.

For more information on Get up and Dance, please contact Greg Whaiapu at Otara Music Arts Centre, phone 027 274 8347 or email greg.whaiapu@manukau.govt.nz