If you’ve been to any of the Auckland markets you might have seen this talented MC Tihei Harawira busking on the side. Give him any topic and he will drop an insane freestyle like this one about Samoa! On the show, he spoke with DJ Bass about his journey with music, his upcoming film and […]
Category Archives: News
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Apr
Apr
The Pacific Music Awards Trust have announced that the 2021 Pacific Music Awards (PMA), will be held on Wednesday 1 September at the Vodafone Events Centre. Last year the Pacific Music Awards were proudly produced as an online presentation, on 3 October, honouring our amazing 2020 finalists, award recipients and Pacific music community. The late awards presentation […]
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Mar
Mar
Under a cloudless sky on the 20th of February at the wonderful Māngere Arts Centre, NEXT Gen brought together rising talents with established local artists to perform for their community, friends, and family. For the fresh talent of Spooky (Sylas through Ngā Rangatahi Toa and representing Mangere 275), LyREC (Rose, Eve and Cyprus of […]
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Sep
Sep
The Pacific Music Awards will be shared as an online presentation this Saturday 3 October at 7pm (NZT). Watch the awards online at www.tpplus.co.nz or on the Tagata Pasifika Facebook page HERE A Tagata Pasifika special will be screened again on TV1 on Saturday 17 October, 9.30-11am. The 2020 Pacific Music Awards will feature live performances […]
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Jun
Jun
Part 2 of the Island Base documentary, the crew are back in Samoa and this time with Australian soul/R&B artists DTP – Downtoplease. Continuing our mission to re-connect the sounds of the South Pacific. This trip is about re-connecting DTP with their homeland, school visits and finding new local talent through workshops… Damn did we find […]
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Jun
Jun
In March 2019 the Base FM crew went from little New Zealand to even smaller Samoa to launch Island Base FM. What started as a crazy idea ended up a reality in just 3 months! Our very own sister station Island Base Samoa was created from the ground up, it wasn’t easy but we did […]
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Jun
Jun
In March 2019 the Base FM crew went from little New Zealand to even smaller Samoa to launch Island Base FM. What started as a crazy idea ended up a reality in just 3 months! Our very own sister station Island Base Samoa was created from the ground up, it wasn’t easy but we did it. […]
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Apr
Apr
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s plenty to celebrate in New Zealand’s Pacific music scene. The finalists for the 2020 Pacific Music Awards were announced today after a record number of entries, resulting in 24 finalists across 13 categories. Island Base FM alongside our sister station Base FM, are proud to be sponsors again for the […]
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Feb
Feb
Check out some highlights from our past 2 weeks in Beautiful Samoa. Throwing some gigs, meeting locals & international artists and sports idols. Check it out and you might spot yourself or some of your mates in action! Big thanks to our partners Samoa Tourism & Taumeasina Island Resort. Music by our good friend Justin […]
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Aug
Aug
Island Base FM is expanding officially into an EVENTS & PRODUCTION company and RECORDING studio while separating itself from the 87.5FM frequency and former studio at Matautu, Samoa. The 87.5FM frequency will continue under local management but with a different name, smaller broadcasting radius and no connection to Base FM (NZ), its team, DJs or […]