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'Avaiki Nui Social
Performed as part of Kia Mau Festival 2023, in the centre of Aotearoa, a gathering of musicians from across the fifteen islands of the Cook Islands heat up the stage of the Michael Fowler Centre in Pōneke.
A collection of treasured musicians bring their instruments to the stage – from the community halls, family homes, backyard gatherings and garage parties, this special night of Cook Islands String Bands tells the story of Te Moana Nui a Kiva. A story of Avaiki Nui, the beautiful Cook Islands.
For one night only, we journey across time and ocean to explore the history of Cook Islands string bands and the songs that have provided the soundtrack to moments throughout our lives.
‘Avaiki Nui Social features a handful of our most legendary musicians including The Wanderers, Brother Love, Kabin Bread Boyz, Ardijah and Jarome. Our musicians are joined by storytellers Tuaratini and Jarcinda Stowers-Ama, filmmaker The Raro Dog, choreographer Te Hau Winitana and theatremakers Taungaroa Emile, Poe Tiare Tararo, Teherenui Koteka, Roy Iro and Mīria George.
Kia Mau Live Performance Season is a high calibre digital theatre experience showcasing some of the best mana whenua, tangata whenua and tangata moana artists. This selection is representative of the Kia Mau Festival kaupapa - Contemporary, Indigenous, Artist Led, Excellence. Kia mau is a call to hold fast. Kia Mau is about us all. Here. Now.
Kia Mau Live Performance Season streams from 8PM 27 July 2023 - 8PM 07 September ‘23.
Cast
Faipoto Aporo, Pania Apolo, Tupou Aporo, Ngatoko Aporo, Jarome Pare, Isitolo Alesana, Putiani Junior Upoko, Teremoana Greig, Lindsay Junior Unuia, Anthony Rima, Brother Love, Betty-Anne Monga, Ryan Monga, John Tali, Michael Hansen, Jesse Monga, Peter Vangent, Ryan Kaitapu Monga, Jarome Pare, Tupou Aporo, Jamie Mata'a, Taungaroa Emile, Poe Tiare Tararo, Teherenui Koteka, Roy Iro
Takitua / Story Writer
Story Writer
Production Director
Scene Director
Assistant Director
Choreographer
Stage Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Assistant Stage Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Assistant Stage Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Stage & Backline Technicial (Kia Mau Festival)
Set Design (Kia Mau Festival)
Lighting Design (Kia Mau Festival)
Audio Visual Design (Artificial Imagination)
Sound Design (Kia Mau Festival)
Production Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Takitua Rakei (Kia Mau Festival)
Takitua Rakei (Kia Mau Festival)
Costume (Creative Show Off Costume)
Associate Lighting Design & Operator (Kia Mau Festival)
Sound Engineer (Kia Mau Festival)
Creative Producer (Kia Mau Festival)
Creative Producer (Kia Mau Festival)
Creative Producer (Kia Mau Festival)
Director of Photography (Moana Nui)
Camera Operator (Moana Nui)
Camera Operator (Moana Nui)
Sound Recordist (Moana Nui)
Editor (Moana Nui)
Editor / Grader (Moana Nui)
Post Production Sound (Moana Nui)
Export Editor (Moana Nui)
Producer (Moana Nui)
Executive Producer (Moana Nui)
Festival Producer (Kia Mau Festival)
Festival Producer (Kia Mau Festival)
Festival Producer (Kia Mau Festival)
Festival Partner
Festival Technical Director (Kia Mau Festival)
Festival Technical Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Communications & Marketing Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Festival Ticketing Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Digital Creator & Coordinator (Kia Mau Festival)
General Manager (Kia Mau Festival)
Executive Director (Kia Mau Festival)
Artistic Director & Chief Executive (Kia Mau Festival)
Kia Mau Festival Trust
Kia Mau Festival Trust
Kia Mau Festival Trust
Kia Mau Festival Trust
Countries
Cook Islands, Aotearoa, New Zealand
Studios
Kia Mau Festival, Moana Nui