PAO PAO PAO
The World of Maori Music – Te Ara Puoro. The three-hour extravaganza will provide a musical and visual feast for the mind, body and soul.
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PAO PAO PAO 2007
Recently returned from acclaimed performances in Russia, Moana and The Tribe lead a line-up of top Maori musicians. The acts include the haunting sounds of taonga puoro (traditional Maori music) from Te Aratoi, jazz and blues from the sensuous Whirimako Black and hip hop with Maori flavours from 4 Corners who have been wowing audiences in Asia.
It’s a rare opportunity to see international-class acts performing in one show. Come and experience the vibrant world of Te Ara Puoro – the World of Maori Music.
Read the press release: noticeboard/world-class_maori_musicians
PAO PAO PAO line-up has been announced!
Moana & The Tribe
Moana & The Tribe
Fresh from wowing audiences in Russia with their stunning combination of beautiful vocals and kapa haka, Moana and The Tribe are the headline act for PAO PAO PAO. Read full profile...
Whirimako Black
Whirimako Black
Quite simply one of New Zealand’s most loved musicians, she has built up a loyal jazz, blues and Maori fan base with her sublime reo Maori and English songs. Read full profile...
Te Aratoi - Riki and Rewi
Te Aratoi - Riki and Rewi
Riki Bennett (Te Arawa, Ngati Porou) and Rewi Spraggon (Ngati Hine) are leading exponents of the ancient art of taonga puoro or traditional Maori music. - Read full profile...
Toni Huata
Toni Huata
Be prepared to be spell-bound by Toni’s complete performance with outstanding vocals, fabulous costumes and dance elements. Read full profile...
Ngatai Huata
Ngatai Huata
An original member of the fabulous Black Katz Band, Ngatai has trail-blazed kaupapa music in Aotearoa since the early 1980s. Read full profile...
Pacific Curls
Pacific Curls
This high-energy female trio present an eclectic and progressive mix of world roots music with Maori, Pacific and Celtic influences. Read full profile...
4 Corners
4 Corners
4 Corners blend all the elements of hip hop like mceeing, deejaying and rapping with their taha Maori to create fresh urban music. Read full profile...
Zero T
Zero T
This Gisborne-based group has caused a stir in the New Zealand music industry ever since they burst on to the Top 40 music charts with their single ‘Cruzin’. Read full profile...
Torotoro
Torotoro
This modern Maori and Pacific dance crew fuse ancient and modern Polynesian performing arts to create a precise performance. Read full profile...
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Ticket Prices:
FREE - Under 3 years
$15.00 - 3-12 years, students with ID, kaumatua (seniors)
$30.00 - Premium adult seats
Group discounts are available
Transaction fees may apply
Important Information
Show begins at 7pm - doors open at 6pm.
About PAO PAO PAO
Renowned composer Hirini Melbourne always believed that Maori music and instruments should be celebrated in its widest possible scope. For three years from 2002 to 2004, the University of Waikato hosted PAO PAO PAO, a spectacular celebration of Maori music and performance. In 2007, this will be the third year for the event to be hosted in Wellington.
PAO PAO PAO is proudly sponsored by:
Te Puni Kokiri
Auahi Kore
New Zealand Music Commission
Wellington City Council
Ministry of Women's Affairs
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Maori Maori Language Commission
Te Waka Toi The Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand
ALAC Alcohol Advisory Council of New Zealand
APRA Australasian Performing Right Association - New Zealand
This event is presented by Puatatangi.
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More information about this event coming soon.
- Sat 31 May, To be advised, Wellington