Entertainment
NZ's No.1 reggae band play on Raro
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
New Zealand’s number one reggae band, Tomorrow People, will be performing in Avarua this weekend.
Pasifika and tour for Triggerfish
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Performing at Pasifika Festival 2013 is just one of the gigs that Cook Islands band Triggerfish have planned for the next month.
Talent welcome at open mic night
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Singers, musicians and comedians are invited to show off their talents at an open mic night tonight.
More local singers for Mire Atu
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Local composers are now in to the final stages of polishing up their new songs for the annual Mire Atu composer’s competition.
Kia akarongoia te rito o te au imene atu Kuki Airani
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Kia orana akaou ki to tatou au Taunga Atu imene e pera to tatou iti tangata Kuki Airani na roto i teia karere mei roto atu i to tatou Tauranga Vananga te Mato e te Vairanga o ta tatou au mekameka o te peu e te au korero tupuna.
GiantKilla at Rehab tonight
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Good times are on the cards for local revellers with rising Aotearoa artist GiantKilla rocking Rehab night club tonight.
CI village highlight at Pasifika Festival
Saturday 23 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands culture will be part of the celebrations at the Pasifika Festival next month, with the Cook Islands village set to be one of the highlights.
Kia moraro te rongo o te au imene atu Kuki Airani
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Kia Orana akaou ki to tatou au Taunga A’tu imene e pera to tatou iti tangata Kuki Airani na roto i teia karere mei roto atu i to tatou Tauranga Vananga te Mato e te Vairanga o ta tatou au mekameka o te peu e te au korero tupuna.
Nine composers for Te Mire Atu
Saturday 16 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Nine new musical compilations will feature in this year’s Composers competition on March 7.
Motone to Sounds Aotearoa expo
Monday 11 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Motone company director Glenda Tuaine has been selected to present alongside leading international festival and events organisers at this year’s Sounds Aotearoa Music Expo next month.
Hollywood producers mentor Film Raro
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Film Raro is drawing attention to the Cook Islands from people across the world – including Hollywood producers Webster and Robert Stone.
Boys back with volume three
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Ru and da boys are set to release their volume three album ‘Te Taua O Vaipae’ today on the main stage at the Punanga Nui marketplace.
New album underway for Pakitoa
Saturday 9 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
New sounds will be arriving on the shores of the Cook Islands later this year, as the H Factor winner for 2012, Joe Pakitoa, gets his first album underway.
Creating cultural music
Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Ministry of Cultural Development is urging all Cook Islands composers to register your interest with the department for the 2013 composer’s competition.
Trigger Fish to Pasifika Festival
Saturday 2 February 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Local Soul Funk duo Trigger Fish are set to take to the stage again at the Pasifika Festival this year.
Loving the old blues
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Wanting to listen to her father’s record collection, was the incentive for Pouarii Tanner recently hunting down a record player in Rarotonga.
Film Raro entry backed by UK Council
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The adventurous spirit of British pioneers taking up a new world challenge lives on.
Hula Mania heads to Raro
Saturday 26 January 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The promoter of an Australia-based Cook Islands dance competition says holding the event in Rarotonga will bring the show back to its roots.
E karere akaara i te au taunga a'tu imene
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Kia orana ki to tatou au Taunga A’tu imene i teia mataiti ou rua mano e taingauru ma toru.
Entries open for comp
Saturday 19 January 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Te Mire Atu, the celebration of Cook Islands song and composing, will have an ‘open theme’ for 2013.