Pacific artists from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will come together in Ōtautahi this November for the first Nesian Tide Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of Pacific music, dance and creativity.
Presented by Polynesian Pages in partnership with LIMA Productions Trust, the festival takes place on November 20 and 21, bringing visiting performers together with local talent for live music, workshops and opportunity to connect.
The programme includes Auckland’s nine-piece Pacific funk-soul band Island Vibes, Wellington creative duo Lemau Creative, and performances from Christchurch’s own Pasifika artists.
For organisers, the festival is about more than putting on a show. It’s an opportunity to bring Pacific creatives together, give local artists a platform and build stronger connections between arts communities across Aotearoa.
“Our vision is to grow Nesian Tide into a sustainable, biannual festival in Ōtautahi, creating lasting opportunities for Pacific artists and bringing new audiences together through the arts,” says Zandra Ah Jay-Maepu, Director of Polynesian Pages.
With a mix of live performances, cultural workshops and community gatherings, the festival offers something for everyone, whether they’re there to enjoy the music, learn something new or meet other creatives.
