Entertainment
PM sings stars' praises
Friday 9 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Prime Minister Henry Puna had a chance meeting with Rarotonga singing sensations Annie Crummer and dad Will Crummer during breakfast yesterday morning at the Islander Hotel where the stars have been staying.
Royal reception for talented Crummers
Thursday 8 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Feasting and live singing was the order of the day when the Cook Islands National Council of Women hosted legendary crooner Will Crummer, his band the Royal Rarotongans and of course his equally talented songstress daughter Annie Crummer to a kaikai this week.
Royal treatment for singing legends
Thursday 8 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands journalist Lisa Williams-Lahari shared these two photos of musician Will Crummer and his daughter Annie Crummer and accompanying band the Royal Rarotongans being hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women.
Year's celebrations start in style with two great concerts
Tuesday 6 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The celebration of 50 years of self-government has started with a bang, with concerts on Rarotonga and Aitutaki welcoming the New Year and celebrations of the country’s treasures and milestone event still to come.
Concert prayers answered as rain holds off till finale
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Motone co-director Glenda Tuaine said she’d been praying the rain would hold off – and so it did for most of the Tarekareka ‘Our People, Our Music,’ concert
Legend's dancing return
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
When legendary Cook Islands musician Will Crummer stepped off the plane and on to the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport on Wednesday afternoon,
Services to the arts merit honour for Cook Islander
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A Cook Islander has received the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Arts and Pacific community.
Dancing in the 2015 New Year
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Dancing has been the main activity on the island and dancing in the New Year was kicked off in style with the dancing arrival of legendary Rarotongan musician Will Crummer on Wednesday afternoon.
Will Crummer dances his way home to perform at Tarekareka concert
Thursday 1 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Legendary Rarotonga musician Will Crummer proved that despite being away from home for nearly 55-years – he still had his island boy moves and charm
Pack your dancing jandals, rain won't stop this show!
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Pack your umbrellas and dancing jandals for the highly anticipated Tarekareka 2015 concert ‘Our People Our Music’ showcasing the islands musical talents.
Double banger gives 2015 explosive start
Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
The arrival of 2015 will mark the start of an epic year of cultural festivities as the nation gears up for the 50th anniversary of self-independence.
Community on board for Tarekareka 2015
Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Tarekareka 2015 – Our People Our Music Our Concert has received great support from community- minded businesses on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
Tarekareka 2015 - Our People, Our Music
Saturday 20 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Nukupure Park in Ngatangiia is without a doubt the only place to be on New Years Day with Cook Islands songstress (pictured) Annie Crummer among the star-studded Tarekareka 2015 - Our People Our Music concert.
Middle Earth comes to the Cooks
Wednesday 10 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Middle Earth is coming to the Cook Islands with a special premiere to be held to celebrate the final instalment of the blockbuster Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies.
From Parris with love
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
The island is a buzz with fans searching for kiwi dancer/choreographer extraordinaire Parris Goebel while she is on the island.
Mongoose host double celebrations for musicians
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Local musicians were honoured at the recent Tangi Reka Music awards in Auckland recently however the local Mongoose golden oldies group feel that local musicians that were awarded in Auckland need some local recognition.
Musice extravaganza to ring in 2015
Saturday 6 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Tarekareka 2015 – Our People Our Music is green for go!
Mofest set to wrap up Movember in style
Thursday 27 November 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Motone Productions on Saturday November 29 is set to celebrate Movember with a day of music madness at Mofest – an afternoon of some of the best local music talent Raro has to offer at the Islander Hotel.
Laughing Samoans 'fresh off the blane'
Saturday 22 November 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Laughing Samoan comedy duo Tofiga Fepuleai and Eteuati Eteuati were welcomed back to Rarotonga the Cook Islands Samoan Community yesterday afternoon.
Get groovy with Avidiva!
Thursday 20 November 2014 | Published in Entertainment
The singing and dancing trio of Jennifer Hamilton, Liz Kirkman and Kelly Eteveneaux are ready to shake things up this summer and add to the Vaka Eiva festival atmosphere.
