Applications open for 2024 Concerts in the Park series

City seeking local musicians to play in public spaces

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed December 20, 2023 9:30 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo's Parks, Recreation and Culture department has begun planning for the 2024 event season, and is seeking performers for the popular Concerts in the Park series. Concerts take place between May and August in a variety of locations throughout Nanaimo, and aim to enliven our public spaces and animate the parks with local talent. Applications are now open, and will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Jan. 15, 2024.

For more information on the Concerts in the Parks series and to apply, visit the Concerts in the Park page on www.nanaimo.ca.

Link to Strategic Plan: Supporting community cultural events promotes City Plan - Nanaimo ReImagined's goals for a healthy and empowered Nanaimo. For more information on City Plan, visit www.nanaimo.ca/goto/CityPlan.

Key Points

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Concerts in the Park series.
Applications are open until Jan. 15, 2024 and performers can apply on the City's website or by clicking the link at the bottom of this news release.

Quotes

"Despite the chilly temperatures, the Summer Concerts in the Park series will be here before we know it. I encourage our local musicians to submit an application for the 2024 season. This dynamic set of concerts showcases both our exceptional local talent and beautiful parks and open spaces."

Leonard Krog

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

The 2023 season of Concerts in the Park featured 10 concerts in local parks, including Piper's Lagoon Park, Neck Point Park, and Bowen Park.
All varieties and genres of music are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted from December 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024.

Images

2023 - Velvet Stardust at Kin Park

Velvet Stardust performing at Kin Park as part of the 2023 Concerts in the Park series

Contact:

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Communications

City of Nanaimo

250-754-4251

media.requests@nanaimo.ca

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