Tikitapu is full of people on floaties. Photo/Stephen Parker
ZM Flochella Music Festival was a day of "chilled vibes", colourful inflatable's and a fun festival atmosphere as thousands braved the forecasted rain to swarm Tikitapu.
It was the first time the festival has been held in Rotorua and more than 6000 people went to enjoy the live music and pool party atmosphere.
Mitch James started the show at 1pm, but both Kiwis and international visitors had been flocking to the lake since this morning.
Buses had been running back and forth from Puarenga Park to the festival all day and 12 buses took an estimated four or five loads each. The car park at Puarenga Park was close to overflowing.
When James finished his performance he told the Rotorua Daily Post he was pleased the weather had remained fine so far.
"There's so many people out there and I'm glad the weather held out (during his performance). It was a cool vibe and there were a lot more people than last year so it seems like Flochella is growing."
He said he would always be keen to come back again.
"It's just good fun for all walks of life also when the weather holds out it's worth it."
As for his plans for the rest of the day, he said: "I'm just going to kick back and enjoy the Rotorua vibes."
The forecasted rain set in much later in the afternoon after well received performances from Drax Project, Kings and Jupiter project who kept people up and dancing.
Talia Mia and her friends had come down from Auckland for a birthday celebration.
"It's been really fun, Drax Project were really good and everybody loved the saxophone.
"It's just chilled, happy vibes and a good family event."
Between the performances there was a live DJ, girls putting glitter in their hair, people jumping off the bomb tower, sun block being passed around, plenty of food trucks and games to keep people entertained.
As the rain set in and the sky turned grey, those who didn't get into the water were soaked.
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However, it didn't put off the enthusiastic crowd, with most staying to see the festival's headline act Australian artist Amy Shark who was the last act for the day just after 5pm.