Concerts in the Park are back this summer
10 free concerts will feature a variety of music in local parks
NEWS RELEASE - Distributed June 8, 2023 11:04 AM
Summary
The City of Nanaimo Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture has announced the schedule for the 2023 Concerts in the Park series. These free concerts showcase local talent against the backdrop of some of Nanaimo's most beautiful parks.
Concert-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of music genres, including folk, grunge, blues, punk, instrumental rock and more. Audience members are reminded to bring a chair or a blanket and to dress for the weather. All concerts are from 6-7 pm.
The schedule is as follows:
- Friday, June 16, Maffeo Sutton Park: Cosmosaurus (Alternative Rock)
- Monday, June 19, Kin Park at Departure Bay: Tasha Adams (Jazz)
- Tuesday, July 4, Pipers Lagoon Park: Island Time Saxophone Quartet (Wind Instruments)
- Wednesday, July 12, Pipers Lagoon Park: From the Earth (Folk Duo)
- Friday, July 14, Kin Park at Departure Bay: Velvet Stardust (60s and 70s Covers)
- Wednesday, July 19, Bowen Amphitheatre: Colliding Canyons (Psychedelic Instrumental Rock)
- Tuesday, July 25, Colliery Dam Park: Gab Gosselin (Acoustic Guitar/Vocals/French Repertoire)
- Friday, July 28, Maffeo Sutton Park: Grinning Barretts (Celtic Punk Rock)
- Tuesday, August 1, Westwood Lake Park: Myc Sharratt (Folk)
- Wednesday, August 16, Bowen Amphitheatre: Details (Rap)
A printable schedule and more details on each performance is available on the City of Nanaimo website.
Parking is limited at many parks, so citizens are encouraged to use alternative transportation when possible.
Link to Strategic Plan: Adding to the livability in our community while supporting arts, culture and events.
Key Points
- The 2023 Concerts in the Park series features 10 local artists. The first concert is on Friday, June 16 at Maffeo Sutton Park.
- A variety of genres are featured in this year's concert series from folk and alternative rock to punk and rap.
Quotes
"The City of Nanaimo is looking forward to this year's Concerts in the Park series. The 10 artists that will be participating are a great example of the talent and musical diversity that Nanaimo is well known for. Come out and support your local artists while visiting some of Nanaimo's most beautiful parks."
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