Westfield Style Pasifika 2009 returns at Auckland’s Vector Arena at 6 pm on Friday 4th September 2009. One of the nation’s iconic fashion events, Westfield Style Pasifika is recognised for launching some of this country’s finest design and performance talent and showcasing the best of Pasifika style and fashion. The show is a potent mix of traditional and contemporary fashion, music and dance featuring up to 200 of the country’s most exciting Pacific entertainers. This extravaganza is one of the most eagerly anticipated shows by designers and audiences alike. Tickets are on sale now from Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.co.nz or call 09 970 9700.
This design by Kiri Nathan was the 2008 supreme winner and winner of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs "Traditionally Inspired" category. Image courtesy of the Westfield Style Pasifika website.
Pedestrians in Takapuna were treated to a change of scenery last week as models for the 2009 National Body Art Awards were painted in the foyer of the Bruce Mason Centre. Among them was Danielle Meredith a young Pasifika body artist who later won the second runner up prize in the ethnic tribal category. Danielle was one of three Pasifilka entries in the competition. The supreme award was won by Kelly Zhong-ni Ren. For images, visit the 2009 New Zealand Body Art Awards website.
Te Ao Marama is Script to Screen’s programme for the development of emerging and established creative practitioners in the field of story development. With a focus on writing, this programme is also of interest to directors and producers. The programme starts with three August seminars in Auckland for screenwriters, directors and producers. The first is an August 20th half-day screenwriting seminar with US screenwriter and USC teacher Tom Abrams ($40, $25 concession). The second is a full-day seminar on August 26th titled “Conceiving and Crafting Cinema on a Modest Budget” with internationally acclaimed filmmaker Rolf de Heer (Bad Boy Bubby, Tracker, Dance Me to My Song, Ten Canoes) ($60, $40 concession). On August 27th, award winning documentary maker and website creator Molly Reynolds presents a full-day seminar titled “Multi-platform Storytelling” ($60, $40 concession). For further information visit www.script-to-screen.co.nz.
“Kafatolu O ‘Itaniti” is an exhibition by Tongan artist, sculptor and architect Tomui Kaloni which explores the mysteries of the Tongan Fale. The exhibition runs from 28 August to 13 September 2009 at the NorthArt Gallery (Northcote Shopping Centre) North shore, Auckland. Kaloni’s works encompass a range of media including sculpture, painting, embossed wall hangings, tapa and hand-drawn cards.
When a kid twice your size steals your lunch punches you in the face and says “YOU BETTER RUN BOY!” – What do you do? Black Grace is proudly presenting the brand new UrbanYOUTHMovement production YOU BETTER RUN BOY! This work explores the theme of bullying in New Zealand schools, streets and beyond. Created under the leadership of Neil Ieremia and Black Grace, this new dance work is set to be fast, fierce and funny and is set to make the audience laugh at a bully, hug a bully and bully a bully! Over 100 young people aged 16 – 21 from all over Auckland were auditioned for the show. Sixteen performers were selected. Thomas Fonua (17) from Onehunga High School juggles school, rugby and ballet lessons and says he gets a lot of flak for his dancing – but what’s new? The show runs at the Herald Theatre, Aotea Centre, THE EDGE, from 8 to 12 September 2009. For booking information and show times phone (09) 357 3355, or visit www.buytickets.co.nz or www.blackgrace.co.nz.
