Entertainment
A touch of magic
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Rarotonga will be treated to an evening of magic when two visiting magicians show off their tricks tonight.
Fifty Shades proves popular
Tuesday 17 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
It seemed every woman on Rarotonga was at the Fifty Shades of Grey premiere last week, and despite its controversial subject, organisers say the film was well-received.
Local artists ranked with best from NZ
Monday 16 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Art pieces on offer in today’s BCA Gallery’s autumn art auction are the strongest line up of works yet for the Taputapuatea gallery.
Art to go under the hammer
Thursday 12 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Works of art by significant Cook Islands, Pacific and New Zealand artists will go under the hammer this coming Monday for the 3rd BCA Catalogue Auction.
Motone grows music touring circuit
Tuesday 10 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Motone, in partnership with Tahiti Music production company Infinaty, is growing the music touring circuit with Kahiki and Mo Newport supporting French Reggae star Balik de Danakil this week in Papaete for the annual Bob Marley Memorial concert at the Royal Tahitian.
Beachside concert proves an all-round success
Monday 9 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Creative Centre turned up the volume on Betela Beach on Saturday, raising an estimated $4,000 to help people in need through the Beats of Betela concert.
Get into the beat at Betela
Thursday 5 February 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Sun, sand, music and fun are on the agenda this weekend as Beats of Betela prepares to get a party started.
Opuu makes talent top three
Thursday 29 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
It’s all hands on deck for Manihiki beauty queen Elva Mamia Reitapu Opuu as she undergoes final preparations and rehearsals for the Miss World South Auckland 2015 crowning night this Saturday.
Concerts a labour of love
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
There seems to be some confusion in the community as to who exactly organised the hugely successful New Year’s Day 2015 Tarekareka concert.
Music their soul obsession
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Australian-based musician Peter Morgan (right) is no stranger to Rarotonga and on his 14th trip to the island he has brought friend and fellow musician Garry Honor with him to delight local music fans.
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.
