
Mon9 Mar 12.30pm - 1.30pm (Ea Sola & Lemi Ponifasio)
Sun15 Mar 7.30pm

The Festival Club, Lower NZI, Aotea Centre THE EDGE

Concert pricing:
Premium $45
Premium (Festival Friend/Concession) $40
A Res $35
A Res (Festival Friend/Concession) $30
Inia te Wiata Tribute Concert
Presented in partnership with Te Puni Kokiri this showcase celebrates the legacy and spirit of acclaimed artist Inia Te Wiata.
Featuring some of our most gifted Maori musicians and performers, including soul diva Whirimako Black and Inia’s daughter Rima Te Wiata, a hugely successful performer in her won right. Expect an evening of infectious rhythm and song where the worlds of traditional and contemporary Maori music and performance are interwoven to produce a unique musical universe. One night only. Be there.
PERFORMANCE
Master of Ceremonies – Dale Husband
7.30pm Mihi Whakatau – Eru Thompson
Te Aratoi - Taonga Puoro
Beryl Te Wiata
Te Manu Huia Kapa Haka Roopu
Special guest performance by Rima Te Wiata & accompanist Paul Barrett
Leon Wharekura
Timua Brennan
8.55pm – 9.15pm Interval
9.15pm Short film of Inia Te Wiata
Ash Puriri
Whirimako Black
Ruia Aperahama
Timua Brennan & Ash Puriri
10.25pm Close
Production Credits
Produced by Rewi Spraggon
Auckland Festival
David Malacari Festival Director
Mark Burlace Associate Director
Kristal Rogers Programme Manager
Film Editing Tearepa Kahi
The Auckland Festival would like to thank Pauline Kingi for her continued support of Maori Arts. We would also like to thank the Te Wiata whanau for their support towards this special tribute concert.