An entertainment extravaganza catering for the youth of Tauranga is gearing up for its second event with big headline acts confirmed to get the party started.
Summerfest played to 11,000 revellers earlier this year and organisers are hoping to repeat that success in February when Titanium, I am Giant and
J Williams take the stage as well as an impressive line-up of local artists.
Creative Tauranga chief executive Tracey Rudduck-Gudsell says the show evolved after they identified concerns from young people regarding the lack of things to do and events for their age group.
She says Summerfest is a family-oriented, alcohol-free, fun day with a firm focus on supporting the development of performing arts' in the Bay of Plenty. The event is on a high and set to become an annual feature after positive feedback from the community about its inaugural showcase.
"It was absolutely fantastic and it was awesome to see families enjoying the bands, entertainment and other activities," Rudduck-Gudsell says. One family had three generations present.