Bay of Plenty residents are encouraged to snap up tickets to two live music events at Totara Street this month, which will support victims of the deadly January storm.

Hosted by the performance venue, both the Rock Warm Ups event on April 24 and The Mauao Landslide Fundraiser concert on April 26 will raise money for the Tauranga Mayoral Relief Fund.

Totara Street director Jay Munro said the Rock Warm Ups event is from 8pm to midnight next Friday, April 24, at the performance venue on Mount Maunganui’s Totara St. The Mauao Landslide Fundraiser concert is on April 26 from noon to 11pm at the same venue.

Munro said Totara Street knew “we wanted to do something” within a few days of the landslide.

“There’s a little bit of disbelief, and it’s still kind of hard to appreciate what went down. It’s the ones who died, their families, and the first responders I feel for the most.”

Munro thanked the 100 artists and acts who volunteered for the gigs, and said only 28 could be selected.

Local acts such as Tiki Taane, Hollie Smith, No Reply, Dan Sharp, the Gunsmiths and more would play across the two-stage set-up. Munro said there would be special performances at both events.

Tiki Taane will play at The Mauao Landslide Fundraiser. Photo / Alex Cairns

Tiki Taane said he saw Totara Street’s Facebook post announcing the event, and he “jumped into their comments” to volunteer.

“We all want to help in some way and feel that providing our musical services while bringing the community together is the best way for us musicians to do that.”

Taane said the music community was feeling the sadness and grief around Mauao and the families who lost loved ones.

“Playing a few songs and helping out with the event is something us musicians can do easily, especially with the awesome support and infrastructure of the Totara Street team.

“Hopefully we can raise a few thousands of dollars while creating a healing space, full of great music and vibes.”

People can purchase tickets to the Rock Warm Ups and The Mauao Landslide Fundraiser events at: https://totara.flicket.co.nz/events