Pacific performance works hit Auckland Fringe

Friday, 27 February 2009

Performance works from Pacific artists will bring a vibrant vibe to the Galatos stage this Friday, for the opening night of the Auckland Fringe Festival.

 

'Tautai: OFF STAGE at Galatos' brings together well-known artists including Leafa/Janice Wilson, John Ioane, Marlon Rivers, Rob George and Andrea Low alongside talented newcomers for an evening of new and experimental works.

 

“It’s going to be a night of live and mediated performance works – a mix of the high-brow and experimental, with a party atmosphere,” says organiser Christina Jeffery.

 

“The Fringe Festival has given us a great chance to showcase moving image, live performance, readings and quick-fire presentations in a way that brings everyone together. It’s been a while since our friends and fans have seen this sort of thing!” she adds.

 

Presented by Tautai Contemporary Pacific Arts Trust, the event features a range of Pacific artists including Lonnie Hutchinson, Shigeyuki Kihara, Janet Lilo, Sheyne Tuffery, Itiri Ngaro and LindaT. They’ll be joined by a number of emerging artists including Vaimaila Urale, Junior Taumoepeau, Mose Eteuati, Angela Tiatia and Fristar Viliamu.

 

The evening will end with music performances and a live dj.

When: Friday 27 February, 6pm till late
Where: Galatos, 17 Galatos Street, Newton, Auckland
www.aucklandfringe.org.nz