In pictures: Napier's garden delight at Botanic Beats

The Napier Botanic Garden was once again transformed into a packed concert venue as part of the annual Botanic Beats concert on Thursday night. Hawke's Bay Today photographer Paul Taylor was there to capture the sounds of summer.

The annual summer concert always draws a crowd with about 1000 in attendance this year. Photo / Paul Taylor

Families brought their own picnic mats, blankets and chairs, turning the amphitheatre into a comfortable concert venue. Photo / Paul Taylor

The Napier Botanic Garden amphitheatre was packed full of families eager to make the most of the balmy summer evening. Photo / Paul Taylor

The green lawns were awash with colourful concert goers at Botanic Beats. Photo / Paul Taylor

Award winning singer-songwriter Julia Deans was accompanied by local teens from Project Prima Volta. Photo / Paul Taylor