RUBINA KIMIIA WITH
CICC SEQ PRAISE & WORSHIP CHOIR,
TE HAU TAWHITI,
FIJI QLD PALM SCHEME CHOIR,
TŪ FA'ATASI CHOIR
Presented by BLEACH*
Throw a picnic rug down on the banks of Nerang River and let the soulful voices and enchanting sounds of the Pacific transport you on a musical journey across the water.
Featuring a vibrant community choir composed of Pasifika members, converging together for the first time, BLEACH* presents a unique performance on a custom-built floating stage. This talented group includes participants from Samoa, the Cook Islands, Fiji, and Māori communities from across the Gold Coast and South East Queensland.
Led by their gifted music leaders and featuring some of the most beloved and significant songs of their culture, this 60-minute concert will also showcase new works by Rubina Kimiia. Her compositions intricately weave contemporary and traditional language and sounds, paying homage to the rich culture and enduring belief systems of Pacific peoples.
Rubina Kimiia, a proud Cook Island/Samoan woman raised in Aotearoa (New Zealand) is committed to indigenous storytelling through music. As an educator, composer, arranger and producer, she is most passionate about creating and producing new and meaningful works that transcend cultural boundaries, resonate deeply with audiences, with the aim to foster understanding and inspire positive change. Rubina continually strives to use music as a vehicle to better humanity.
This event takes place on the River Stage at the Broadbeach Hub. The seating area for the stage is accessed via a concrete path and then a grassed area of approximately 150m. An area will be reserved for wheelchair users and those with mobility requirements. Audience members travelling to the stage will pass by a bright lighting installation.
This event is primarily sound-based. Sight is not required to enjoy close to the full experience of the work.
We encourage audience members to note their access requirements on the registration form so that we can best provide for their needs.
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| Music Director and Composer | Rubina Kimiia |
| Choir Leaders | Marnie Suaesi and Maeva Manavaikai (Cook Islands), Dean Harawira and Te waikamihi Korohina (Māori), Jeff Wong-See (Samoa), Kasalaini Soro (Fiji) |
| CICC SEQ Praise & Worship Team (Cook Islands) | Eirina Daniel, Gilbert Marama, Heaven-Lee Brooking-Kairua, Joshua Suaesi, Julie Herrmann, Kevin Dando, Kura Herrmann, Maeva Manavaikai (Jnr) Maeva Manavaikai, Mana Manavaikai, Marnie Suaesi, Pauleesa Manavaikai, Puna Vaine Tairea, Rev. Fred Hosking, Toka Tuteru, Tupe Dando, Vavake ‘Rex’ Atirai |
| Te Hau Tawhiti (Māori) | Atukura Haimona, Beige Howard, Braxton Hohepa, Bronson Howard, Chante Niha, Emma Karter, Hinemaire Hona, Jahzaia Taunoa, Matiu Moses, Naomi Williams, Patrick Purua, Roimata Neilson, Te Waikamihi Korohina, Te Wera Hauraki, Tu Te Rangi Moses, Waitapu Moka |
| Fiji QLD Palm Scheme Choir (Fiji) | Adi Kelera Ratawake, Adi Kinisimere Vunisa Esteri Naivalu, Apimeleki Dileqa, Ben Vukica Drodrolagi, Bulou Alisi Talatoka, Daniel Rawaga Ratuere, Emele Savu-Ratuere, Joii Koronikainamata, Kasalaini Soro, Kiniviliame Kacilala, Kolora Alumeci, Kuliniasi Isimeli Jacob Ratuere, Laisenia Ligavatu, Peceli Naloga, Ratu Usaia Sauvuki Koroirabuli, Silivano Valesili, Tiko Savu Isaac Ratuere, Timoci Banuve, Timoci Mainawalala, Veretaki Naimawi, Vika Liku Tynan, Waisea Abraham Busa Ratuere |
| Tū Fa’atasi Choir (Samoa) | Andrew Feaveai, Arianna Emerson, Ashley Efaraimo, Brian Milford, Bryan Hano, Hilton Efaraimo, Lasi Stelle, Lyn Fruean, Petaia Solitua, Rachel Smith, Waikato Lefale, Whitney Siteine |
| Support Partner | Multicultural Families Organisation (MFO) Inc |
| Photo | Claudio Kirac, Art-Work Agency |
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| Friday 02 Aug | 6:30 PM |
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Yugambeh Language Region and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of the Gold Coast. We recognise their continuing connection and contributions to country and culture. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
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We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Yugambeh Language Region and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People of the Gold Coast. We recognise their continuing connection and contributions to country and culture. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
