Presented by Sounds from the World

Small Island Big Song

Date TBA

Naka wara wara to'o (Small Island Big Song mix)

WORLD PREMIERE AT SXSW 2018 | CINEMATIC CONCERT

Produced over 3 years across 16 islands of Asia, Pacific and Indian Oceans, Small Island Big Song will bring together 6 headlining first nation artists to SXSW. Performing in front of a panoramic cinema screen interacting with their cinematic band members. This powerful unique approach enables over 100 artists, who have played on each other’s songs, to be represented at each concert. Taking both the artists and audience beyond the bounds of the venue and live show.

Onstage.
Ado Kaliting Pacidal - Amis/Pangcah - Taiwan
Mau Power - Torres Strait - Australia
Yoyo Tuki - Rapa Nui - Easter Island
Charles Maimarosia - Are'Are - Solomon Islands
Alena Murang - Kelabit - Borneo
Ben Hakalitz - Selau - Papua New Guinea

Onscreen.
Kuana Torres Kahele - Hawaii
Tarika Sammy - Madagascar
Airileke - PNG
Gus Teja - Indonesia.
Rajery - Madagascar
Horomona Horo - Aotearoa N.Z
Piteyo Ukah - Taiwan
O Tahiti E - Tahiti
The Vanuatu Water Women - Vanuatu
amongst others.

Producers VJ/DJ
Tim Cole - AUS
BaoBao Chen - Taiwan/AUS

GUITAR - SYNTH - ENGLISH free event.

[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

Primary Access
Music Badge
Platinum Badge
Secondary Access
Music Festival Wristband
Artist Wristband
Film Badge
Interactive Badge
About
From: Melbourne, AUSTRALIA
Genre: World
Subgenre: Soul
Type: Showcase