Collaborators

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Lusi Faiva (born in Wellington) is a New Zealand-Samoan stage performer and dancer and a founding member of Touch Compass. She was recognised for her work with a 2020 Pacific Toa Artist Award at the Arts Pasifika Awards and in 2021 received an Artistic Achievement Award from Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards.

Fonotī Pati Peni Umaga QSM is a New Zealand musician known for his compositions and musicianship as a bass guitar player, and significant contributions to the music industry, as well as his advocacy for the Pacific and Disabled communities. He works in the disability services sector.

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Rodney is internationally famous for physically integrated dance, which is a contemporary modern dance style that combines people with and without physical disabilities. He is of Maori descent, from the Ngāti Maniapoto tribe.

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Lyric Tenor Benjamin Makisi was born in Wellington NZ.
His magnificent voice has won him standing ovations around the world.
His career began encouraged by his parents, singing in his local church choir.

Isitolo Alesana is of Samoan and Tokelauan descent, proudly hailing from the villages of Falefa, Ulutogia, Vaie'e, Mota'a, Faleasiu - Samoa, and Nukunonu - Tokelau.

Award winning Samoan creative

A man of many talents Fa'alogo Va'ai is a well known member of his Porirua community especially in the Maori and Pacific circles.

Producer of VunaRecords, Music Director, Composer, Vocal tutor, Film Score, Tongan Musician

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Nuanua O Le Alofa is an organisation set up by people with disabilities to advocate for their rights and equal opportunities as well.

A cultural dance and performance group