Pao! Pao! Pao! 2003
Celebration of Maori/Pacific Music and Dance (updated 28 May 2003)
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WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts
Pao! Pao! Pao! 2003 Celebration of Maori and Pacific Music and Dance.
Following on from the huge success of the inaugural Pao! Pao! Pao! Held in February 2002, Toi Maori Aotearoa and Puatatangi present Pao! Pao! Pao! 2003.
Queen's Birthday Weekend, Saturday May 31st and Sunday June 1st 2003, University of Waikato's WEL Energy Trust Academy of Performing Arts.
"The Pao! Pao! Pao! concept is to bring together a dynamic blend of Maori and Pacific music and dance" said Puatatangi Chairperson Te Rita Papesch. "The performances promise to be an explosion of colour, sound and movement" said Te Rita.
"Aside from the event content it is also a time to celebrate and pay tribute to the late Dr. Hirini Melbourne, the previous Chair of Puatatangi". "Pao, Pao, Pao, was an example of his inspiration and vision" said Toi Maori Aotearoa General Manager Garry Nicholas.
Event Co-ordinators , Kanohi Kitea are expecting the 500 Saturday Showcase tickets to be sold out rather quickly. "The Saturday showcase features a programme stacked with amazing entertainers. Eighteen bands for six hours of non-stop music and dance",said Tai Huata, the Artistic Director. The showcase will feature entertainers such as: Cornerstone Roots (Raglan), Adam Whauwhau (Hamilton), MC Mana and DJ Sticky Fingers (Christchurch) No Artificial Flavours (Manukau), Ruia (Auckland), WVVLC (Taupo), and Whirimako Black (Auckland).
Dance groups include Atamira (Auckland), Mika HAKA and Torotoro (Auckland) and Kahurangi NZ Maori Dance Theatre (Hastings).
Sunday's programme includes Panel Sessions and Workshops 9am to 4.30pm. Representatives from APRA, NZ Music Industry Commission, Creative NZ and others. In the afternoon, breakout workshops will feature invited musicians and dancers.
Showcase and Sunday programme tickets are available at the Academy and through Tainui FM. Tickets are limited!
For further information contact Naomi Singer on (04) 8017914 or email events@maoriart.org.nz or call the Academy information line 0800 3835 2002.
Pao! Pao! Pao! 2003 Celebration of Maori/Pacific Music and Dance - Queen's Birthday Weekend
Friday 30th May 2003
9am , 4.30pm Showcase Tickets ($10) pre-sales available at the Academy
Saturday 31st May 2003
9am , 1pm Showcase Tickets ($10) pre-sales available at the Academy
3.45pm Showcase opening: Karakia
4pm , 10pm Showcase of Music and Dance!
Featured artists:
Playhouse
Cornerstone Roots (Raglan)
Hinepukohurangi (Ruatahuna)
Verse3
DJ Poroufessor (Tauranga)
BlackOut Kru (Tauranga)
WVVLC (Taupo)
Four Corners (Hamilton)
No Artificial Flavours (Manukau)
MC Mana / DJ Sticky Fingers (Christchurch)
Concert Chamber
Hau Manu
Mika HAKA (Auckland)
Whirimako Black and Justin Kereama (Auckland)
Sista Waitoa (Christchurch)
Korou (Hamilton)
Divah (Tauranga)
Tatai Henare
Atamira (Auckland)
Aguamenco (Hamilton)
Te Huaki Puanaki (Christchurch)
Elena (Wellington)
Brannigan Kaa (Wellington)
Kahurangi NZ Maori Dance Theatre (Hastings)
Adam Whauwhau (Hamilton)
Ruia Aperahama (Auckland)
Sunday 1st June 2003
Full-day workshops on Taonga Puoro , Hau Manu
Panel discussions and workshops - Concert Chamber, 9am , 4.30pm
9.00am , 10.15am Panel Session 1 - "Funding your Projects"
CNZ , Haniko Te Kurapa
Te Mangai Paaho , Trevor Moeke
CEG , Dave Thompson
10.15am , 10.30am Morning Tea
10.30am , 12pm Panel Session 2 - "Protecting your Product"
Entertainment lawyer , Moana Jackson
APRA , Petrina Togi
NZMIC , Arthur Baysting
Toi Iho Maori Made Mark - Moana Davey
TPK - Aroha Mead
12pm Kai $5 , open to the public
1pm , 4.30pm Breakout Workshops - Music & Dance Workshops
Participants include: DJ Poroufessor and others TBC
Monday 2nd June
9am Plenary Session , "Where to from here?"
Facilitator: Waana Davis
Guest presenters: Moana Maniapoto and Ruia Aperahama,
Maori Music Industry Coalition
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