A new festival brings Pacific contemporary dance to the floor at Mangere Arts Centre (June 13 – June 18) bringing to fruition an idea years in development by Pacific Dance New Zealand. Bringing together an array of choreographers who have previously taken part in the *Pacific Dance Choreographic Laboratory (2009 – 2015), the festival provides …
The 2016 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards celebrates the best in Pacific music. The live show will showcase the 2016 finalists and special tribute performances from our emerging to established Pacific artists. It is a one-of-a-kind show and the biggest night of Pacific music in Aotearoa. Thursday, June 9 2016 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Vodafone …
Written and Directed by Tupe Lualua (Savaia, Lefaga, Leusoali’i Luatuanu’u) Choreographed by Andy Faiaoga (Manono Tai, Luatuanu’u, Savaia, Lefaga) “I was four years old when it came, my Father had to instruct the young men of the village who dug the mass graves; there was also a young woman in the village who died while …