Havelock North was alive with the sound of music during a performance by acclaimed artists on Saturday night.
Seven top Kiwi musicians played at Black Barn Amphitheatre before a crowd of about 1200 for the inaugural Waiata Mai concert.
Dave Dobbyn, Anika Moa, Maisey Rika, Tami Neilson, Rob Ruha, Troy Kingi and Teeks came together to sing well-known hits and some Maori anthems.
One of the organisers, singer Hinewehi Mohi, said everyone enjoyed a dazzling summer night under the stars watching very talented artists.
"It was amazing, the weather was a blinder.