Last chance to catch live musical act at arts festival

FESTIVE: Praguematique from the Czech Republic will be the last to grace the stage at the Pacific Crystal Palace. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

This is the final day to see a live music act during the Tauranga Arts Festival. The talented group Praguematique from the Czech Republic will be the last to grace the stage at the Pacific Crystal Palace. Roesy + the Seisiun will end their three-night run at the DeLuxe Cinema in Opotiki.

This is also the last weekend for the writers' programme. Today's line-up features the brother-sister duo Mandy and Nicky Hager. There is also a session involving Melbourne author Steven Carroll, who has crossed the ditch to discuss his novels.

Tauranga-born historian Damien Fenton joins war biographer Harry Ricketts for a discussion on the Great War. For the rugby lovers, sports journalist Joseph Romanos, former Maori All Blacks captain Errol Brain and die-hard fan Toby Manhire will discuss the 2015 Rugby World Cup and tomorrow's big final.

Today: Roesy + the Seisiun (8pm, DeLuxe Cinema, Opotiki); Praguematique (8.30pm, Crystal Palace); Writers Programme (Crystal Palace).

Tomorrow: Writers' Programme (Crystal Palace)

Ongoing: Arboria (The Strand waterfront); Faces of Tauranga Moana (Baycourt foyer).

- See the full festival programme at www.taurangafestival.co.nz. Tickets from Baycourt or ticketek.co.nz