Entertainment
Dancers set the scene for championships
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Friday night’s fantastic dance performances by expatriates that call Rarotonga home and mature golden oldies dancers have set the tone for remaining dancer of the year shows.
Hula Mania an extravaganza
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The world’s King and Queen of Hula will be crowned this December when Hula Mania comes to Rarotonga.
Atiu selects best for dancer of the year
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
With the annual dancer of the year competition just around the corner – dancers are polishing up their acts ready for the cultural extravaganza.
Beach Day Out acts announced
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Acts for Good Friday’s Beach Day Out concert have been announced.
Beach Day Out returns
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Beach Day Out music festival returns to Nikao on Good Friday.
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.