On Friday a guitar and ukulele workshop will be held by Richard Gilewitz.
Gilewitz is a contributing writer for Acoustic Magazine (UK), Ukulele Magazine (UK), the L2P Network, and has been featured in several other trade magazines .
Designed for all levels of musician, this workshop explores a wide variety of topics.
The workshop will be hosted at Prince's Gate Hotel, Monarch Room, before Gilewitz's concert at 8pm. It costs $20 per person.
Participants of the Rotorua NZ Music Month concerts can apply for a sponsored spot - email Vincent at theroguestage@gmail.com to put your name down.
On May 12 Looking For Alaska will be performing with special guests Albi & The Wolves at The Rogue Stage, Prince's Gate Hotel.
They are returning to Rotorua for the first time since 2017 with their collection of original material, ranging from thigh-slapping, foot-stomping folk sing-alongs, to poignant ballads.
Doors open at 7.30pm, with music starting at 8pm. Tickets are $15 pre-sale, $20 on the door. Pre-sale tickets available online from Eventfinda.
Swamp Thing is also performing at Okere Falls Store on May 12.
On May 18, 19, 20 and 25 there will be a concert of various local artists performing original songs at Prince's Gate Hotel, in the Monarch Room.
Artists performing will include Airs & Disgraces and Lloyd Akroyd.
Entry is by donation.
Akroyd said Rotorua NZ Music Month helps to grow the music community.
He said music was a creative outlet and something you could do predominantly for yourself.
"But when you perform, other people get something out of it. It's a win-win situation."
May 19 will involve an expo and concert at Prince's Gate Hotel, with industry talks, workshops and an evening of various local artists performing original songs.
Speakers will be invited to talk about their clubs, societies and groups, and groups and teachers will have an information booth where people can get more information or enrol.
Other concerts with various artists, including Davey Beige, will be on May 20 and May 25.
Beige is a singer/songwriter, plays guitar and is originally from Rotorua.
He said Rotorua NZ Music Month highlighted the musical scene New Zealand has always had.
"Because I'm originally from Rotorua it will be nice to be back and I've got a new album to promote."
He said it was a chance for people to get out and see live shows.
There is also a Ukebox Ukulele Jam on May 20, Rotorua Music Federation presenting Toru Trio on May 22, Charlotte Yates and Show Pony performance on May 26, a Passionata performance on May 27 and local artists performing with trust Tua Toro o Nga Tohu.
The month is supported by Rotorua Lakes Council and Creative Rotorua.
For more information on events go to the Rotorua NZ Music Month Facebook page or creativerotorua.org.nz.
