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BSQ takes Fest’Napuan: Relive the performance with audio and pictures
On Friday night, Pacific Break 2011 winners BSQ took the stage at Vanuatu’s Fest’Napuan, bringing their fresh hip hop sound to thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
Photos: A look at Pacific Break 2011
All this week, we’ve been pretty busy celebrating the announcement of the Pacific Break 2011 winner, Fiji’s BSQ featuring NeMoney. Today, we’d like to take a moment to shine the spotlight back on all the great entries we received over the past few months. As you know, songs came in from all ends of the Pacific. And for those of you who are curious about the faces behind the music, you can check out the musicians brave enough to submit their photo!
Three solo artists join our Pacific pool of talent
Our next bunch of entrants all have something in common – they are solo artists from across the Pacific region and each one of them is a step closer to performing on stage in front of thousands at Fest’Napuan in Vanuatu! Listen to their tunes below…
Introducing Sammy Ray Jones, House of Bone, Jamie and DJ Simz, Boonga Boy
Pacific Break 2011 is in full swing and we have been receiving some amazing entries from musicians right across the Pacific region.
Listen to the latest talented emerging Pacific artists and their awesome original tunes. Enjoy!
Fresh music from Papua New Guinea and folk sounds from Fiji
Check out the latest emerging Pacific artists that have entered their original music in Pacific Break 2011.
The latest tracks come from a gospel reggae band in Kimbe, Papua New Guinea and a folk outfit from Suva, Fiji. Listen now and tell us what you think!
III Kings say “Lukim yu bakagen Vanuatu”
The winners of Pacific Break 2010 boarded their plane home this morning, having made some new fans and friends.
Photos: Fest’Napuan 2010
In a perfect world you’d be here with us in Port Vila, soaking up the sights, sounds and smells of Fest Napuan 2010. But for now, cop an eyeful of our favourite photos from the event.
Photos: Musicians of 2010
By now you’re probably curious about the faces behind the music of Pacific Break 2010. Well, ponder no more — 24 of our bravest entrants have sent us their photos for your viewing pleasure.
In the studio: Arakians of Fatima
Arakians of Fatima have had to get a little creative when it comes to recording. And, as the band’s Max Makain tells us, recording is not the only challenge they face in Karaite, PNG.
Pacific Reggae: Roots Beyond The Reef
Currently exhibiting at the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, Australia, Pacific Reggae: Roots Beyond The Reef looks at the way reggae music in the Pacific has flourished whilst developing its own distinctive style.
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- Pacific Break is back for 2012! Find out how to enter: http://t.co/kRMKd5Aw
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