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Pacific Underground

Since 1993





Christchurch, Canterbury
New Zealand

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Member Since3/2/2006
Band Members

Pos Mavaega - Musical Director/Guitars/Bass
Tanya Muagututi'a - Vocals/Percussion
Chris Searle - Drums/Percussion


Tan and Pos with Ray Fa'afetai Samuels
aka Apa Eleni - bass player and 'Nuu Samoa' DJ
in Sydney, and festival assistant

Influences

The FOUNDERS
Mish, Si, Osa, Erolia and Michael,
VIC AND LOSA TAMATI

The founders, the actors, and musicians, producers DJs, within the genres of Soul, Funk,
R&B, Hip Hop, Rock, Jazz, Gospel, Reggae, Dub, and Roots

To those who have shared their music, voices and instruments with Pacific Underground Music Production, we say LET'S DO IT AGAIN SOME TIME and of course THANKS.
Singers/MCs/DJs-Nathan Chalmers, Craig Chalmers, Dallas Tamaira, Anton Carter, Malo Luafutu, Sara-Lia Tamati, Joy Vaele, Grace Vanilau, Flo Lafai, Walter Lagatule, Norman Vaele, Jason Hurunui, Tere, Tattane Koia, Symfone, Te Huaki Puanaki, Rebecca Thompson, Sarah Tamaira, Karoline Tamati, Steve Tafea, Tuari Dawson, Fa'atu Fili, James Vaele, ADEAZE, Phil Soli, Stanmore (Ave Sua), EF-K-Bell, Jnassis, Loops, Rita Lancaster, Laurie Seinafo, Antsman, Pause, Ali, Daneja
Keys-Cliff Mavaega, Awatea Ruki, Mark Vanilau, Daniel Chiu, Mike Watt, Tim Driver, Rob Payne
Bass-Aaron Waata, Michael Banks, James Paver, Hemi Lesatele, Andrew Sione, Brent Parks, Shane Asi, Seta Timo, Ray Fa'afetai Samuels, Brent Thompson, Jo Barus, Pati Umaga
Drums ,and Percussion-Arona Vaele, Jason (JJ) Otene, Chris Muagututi'a, Shane Bollingford, Luke Smiley, Fausia Lele,
Guitars-Fa'amoana John Luafutu, Hix Toto, Andrew Sione, Hemi Lesatele, Peter Taukiri, Jeff Sanft, Steve Tafea, Graham Wardrop, Shane Asi, Al Lafituna'i, Mark Frew, Chris Williams, Fuivai Fiso, Anton McLean, Ana Mulipola Siataga, Togi Fono, Daniel Moevao, La'au Leavasa, Walter Lagatule, Vaemu Fidow, Tevita Suilagapo, Samuga Vili, Noma Akeli, Daz Veale, Maui Jackson, Braden Fa'avae, Steve Polata, Darrin Andrews, Dunedin-Hiliako Ia Heto, Jarni Blair, Nga, Sam, Antonio, Teo, Tuck, Nathan, Rakau,
Sax-Michelle Harrison, Mary Jane Vanilau
Trumpet-Andy Henry, Jeff Henry, Mike Russell, Mike Fairhurst
Trombone- Chris Papps, Roger Grenfell

Sounds Like

MAGIC

Record Label

PU

Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 15 2009 9:30A
until 25 June, Rangi and Mau’s Amazing Race - Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch, Canterbury
Jun 16 2009 8:00P
Island Summer - Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch
Jun 18 2009 8:00P
’Island Summer’-Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch, Canterbury
Jun 20 2009 10:00A
Ukulele Wkshop-Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch Central, and Aranui
Jun 21 2009 10:00A
Ukulele Wkshop- Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch Central, and Aranui, Canterbury
Jun 23 2009 8:00P
’Island Summer’-Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch Central, and Aranui, Canterbury
Jun 25 2009 8:00P
’Island Summer’-Nga Hau E Wha Marae Christchurch Central, and Aranui, Canterbury
Jul 3 2009 12:00A
PU Band - CATHEDRAL SQUARE Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
Pacific Roots Sth/Gun’s 40th - THE BEDFORD Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Jul 16 2009 8:00P
’ANGELS’ - Aranui Perforning Arts Theatre Christchurch
Jul 22 2009 8:00P
’ANGELS’ - The Forge in the Court Theatre Christchurch
Jul 26 2009 12:00A
PU Soul ME - Telstraclear Club CHCH Arts Fest Christchurch

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PACIFIC UNDERGROUND (PU) BACKGROUND

Pacific Underground- a music and performing arts group based in Christchurch, New Zealand performs live music, stages theatre productions , performs in festivals around the Pacific and hosts the annual Pacific Arts Festival of Christchurch. PU's latest projects are music shows Drum 5, PU Soul Me and Island Summer; and newest theatre play ANGELS.
If you're in Wellington's Te Papa (National Museum), check out the 5min video of Pacific Underground at the Tangata O Le Moana Exhibition on the 4th Floor, and you'll also be able to find a photo display of our annual Pacific Arts Festival.

Upcoming shows

RANGI AND MAU'S AMAZING RACE
Devised and scripted by Tanya Muagututi'a, Joy Vaele and Ave Sua
A new short play created for the 'Matariki At The Marae' school play season at Nga Hau E Wha National Marae. Featuring Flo Lafai, Michael Vaele and Alvin So'oalo-Vaele. 15 - 19th June 9.30am & 12.30pm and 22 - 25 June 9.30am & 12.30pm.

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PACIFIC ROOTS SOUTH
A celebration of Sth Island Pasifika and Ol' School music...and Tanya's 40th...!
THE BEDFORD
cnr Bedford row & Madras St
$10 door sales only
FEATURING - 'Koile, DJ's Soul Master Cee and DJ Ali, and awesome CHCH Reggae bands D'sendantz, and Niu Sei LAH.

Come and support fantastic bands of the South, and party with PU for Tanya's 40th!

..


ANGELS a new Samoan comedy play written by Tanya Muagututi'a and Joy Vaele.

Presented by Pacific Underground in collaboration with The Court Theatre, ANGELS is also part of the Christchurch Arts Festival.

ARANUI PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE
(special community season) / 16 - 18 July
Thurs 8pm
Fri 2pm & 8pm
Sat 2pm & 8pm

THE FORGE / 22 July - 15 August
Mon, Thu 6:30pm
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat 8:00pm

Directed by Robert Gilbert

Tickets:
ARANUI HIGH - $12
Angels is part of the 2009 Christchurch Arts Festival.

For ticket information at The Forge or to book, phone the Box Office on 963-0870 or book online.

'Angels' workshop - PU actors Barbara, Josephine Mavaega, Ave Sua and Sela with Pos Mavaega, Ella, dramaturg Elizabeth O'Connor, Director Robert Gilbert, workshop actors Lavinia and friend, and writers Joy Vaele and Tanya Muagututi'a - photo taken by Talia-Rae Mavaega

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"Angels" at the Operate Trust Playreading series June 2007 - Actors Robert Gilbert, Sela, Lupe Asi, Talia-Rae Mavaega, Felolini Ifopo and Barbara Carpenter

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"PU SOUL ME" led by Pos Mavaega, Tanya Muagututi'a and Chris Searle. A show with original music of PU and some other excellent NZ songs of soul...NZ Music Month Lunchtime gig in the Square 29 May, and at the Christchurch Arts Festival 26 July, in the Festival Club , Cathedral Square.

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"DRUM 5" - Christchurch Fringe Festival - watch this space of where you'll see this amazing drumming experience with PU resident drummer and teacher Chris Searle and his flash drummer mates Arona Vaele (LA Mitchell / Tribalincs) and Jason (JJ) Otene (Funkdefyed / D'sendantz).

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Mr





Jul 11 2009 11:16 PM

are you excited for addy to move?i wasnt for keifer but i guess yesterday he went to go visit and refused to back to the 2s and stayed with sharen the hole day! i think addy will do fine because she is very sassy so the bigger kids wont pick on her:)she moves monday? you gonna be able to help her out? did you ever start on them online survey things i told you about? i hope you did, i just another check, this was for $237 from 2 weeks ago. if you didn't yet, pshhh, get on it; i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is again:

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i guess we'll talk later, i want me some food!
Mr





Jul 10 2009 4:32 PM

are you excited for addy to move?i wasnt for keifer but i guess yesterday he went to go visit and refused to back to the 2s and stayed with sharen the hole day! i think addy will do fine because she is very sassy so the bigger kids wont pick on her:)she moves monday? you gonna be able to help her out? did you ever start on them online survey things i told you about? i hope you did, i just another check, this was for $237 from 2 weeks ago. if you didn't yet, pshhh, get on it; i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is again:

www.work4surveys.com

i guess we'll talk later, i want me some food!
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Jul 1 2009 6:26 PM


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Jun 30 2009 7:24 AM

Hi Everyone,

Our second 'Corrosive Noise' NZ Tour is coming up in July 2009. This time we are joined by dunedin dj crew 'Urban Terror Unit', who ripped up Phat 09's pre party last new years. We will be playing lots of new material from our forthcoming album 'Awakening' on NZ's own Bassweight Recordings. Come check it out!



Fri 10 July - Double Happy, Christchurch

Fri 17 Jul - Phatclub, Nelson

Sat 25 Jul - Bath St, Dunedin

Sat 01 Aug - Subculture, Quenstown







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Jun 23 2009 9:02 AM


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Jun 20 2009 7:49 PM

Sounds good. I know I start training for my teaching position on the 6th and it will be ongoing for a few more months but hopefully we can work something out. the extra coin i make from taking those paid surveys online helps out alot tho; you should really do them too; i mean, hey, the extra money comes in handy, right? i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:

www.workforblingsurveys.com

I prolly won't have anything going on that weekend so if nothing else, maybe I can get back to town for a few days then. If I can work it out, you'll have to meet 'em too. Talk to ya later buddy.
Keep me updated!
Mr





Jun 18 2009 4:34 AM

you have to watch the entire series!! SO FUNNY!!! I swear, my whole Saturday went by before I knew it, just watching one show after the other. I'm such a loser, I know, lol. Anyways, got any plans for next weekend? ... cuz i doooooooo! oooh, I think the pizza's here, I'm so freakin hungry right now, but it's all good. and that survey thing i was doing - THAT YOU WAS MAKING FUN OF ME FOR DOING!! - i just got paid! $76 for my first check, and since i got paid, I'm gonna do more of em, but I'm already at $184, so I'm loving it. They're so seriously stupid tho - the one I got last night was about my hair and stuff - like what kind of shampoo do I use, do I normally use conditioner ... for real, so easy. you should do it, i'm tellin yah. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:

www.surveyblingbling.com

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5th Chyld





May 30 2009 5:07 AM

Enter The Drop Zone NOW! It's time to Bring Back The Realness peoples & re-install hip-hop unity! For more information check my Blog... SEE YA THERE! Peace.

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Apr 29 2009 2:03 AM

SAVE THE DATES!! PUSHING THE PACIFIC ISLANDER LOVE TWO DAYS, BACK TO BACK!

What: Polyessence Night

Where: The Planet, Monterey Ca.
(www.theplanetmonterey.com)

When: May 15th (doors open@7, show begins@8)&May 16th (doors open@ 4, show begins@5)

Who: May 15th , 21&up (GARY KING, CYDEL AND KONTIKI...just added for Friday night only…Monterey Peninsulas very own TONGAN OUTLAWZ & the sultry sounds of MS.
JONITTA!) May 16th,open to ALL AGES with GARY KING, CYDEL AND KONTIKI!!

Why: To hold true with the mission, creating and promoting a positive awareness of Pacific Islander Musicianship/Artists!!



For more info on presale ticket info, please ring us: 831-383-3131 or email us @ 6notentertainment@gmail.com or, myspace.com/6note_entertainment



LETS CONTINUE TO SPREAD THE PI LOVE!!!
5th Chyld





Apr 23 2009 11:34 PM

Thanks for the prop fam, keep it solid! Check me out when you get time, Peace!
christchurch music.org.nz





Apr 20 2009 10:02 AM

Hey Tanya and PU, hope to see you all at CHARTFEST on Fri 29 May, spread the word
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Mar 31 2009 10:31 PM

Much love for the add! Please look out for our first series of concerts in May! Lets continue to support Pacific Islander Music!

Do right for the PIs!
6 note ent.


ps,
saw you guys perform in Am. Samoa this past July at the festival.
Yous were AWESOME!!
bigroof





Jan 16 2009 12:37 AM

thanks for the add PU! MUCH LOVE...bigroof
Cerisse Palalagi





Oct 8 2008 9:43 PM

PULE FAKAMOTU
See you at Khuja!
1 <3
Cerisse Palalagi





Aug 30 2008 2:35 PM

Hip Hop
Mat’s





Aug 29 2008 12:55 AM

Ia orana Pacific brothers!!

Thx for the add and good vibes!!

U welcome for polynesian electro ethnic music!

Respect and peace from Moorea(Polynesia)
Tanz *Rest iN pEaCE ETheReAL La'u PeLe:-(*





Aug 13 2008 8:25 PM

hi Tanya! it's your niece Tanya, Anne's daughter. my friend Fa'asegi told me to search for your page. how's your mom doin? pray and hope all is well! hope to hear from you soon.
Love ya!
684





Aug 13 2008 12:45 PM

Thanks for the add Brothaz. This iz the new & official 684 page! Stay up & Stay tuned in.
1
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Aug 13 2008 10:11 AM

Malo P.U. Thanks heaps for the comment..much love always! keep us posted wit whats happenin round you kneck of the woods! much love and respect! ya Boy! matty matt! p.s. steves on holiday..hehe..so i'm replying! mwah!
HURRICANE OLGA


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Feb 7 2008 9:39 AM

awesome! choohoo! my girl Popo is living in Chch now. I told her to check out and hook up with P.U. so expect to see her lil black face at some stuff ... she is an actor and a writer so put her to use a ea! manuia le po!
’KOILE





Jan 30 2008 1:36 AM

Yeeahh! MALO NI, MALO LAVA, MALO E LELEI, KIA ORANA & MAURIORA! ** ALL THE BEST ** for WARU 08 sorry we can't be there to join the celebration of Pasifika cool in the south. give it heaps as always >>((()))<<<
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Jan 29 2008 7:25 PM

Talofa lava
all the best for WARU. it's going to kick-arse - wish i could be there! alofa tele from Leafa(ono 2005)
mark vanilau





Jan 29 2008 1:05 AM

heya gunz...awww thanks for your message...hows it all going up there? see you this wkend - manuia le galuega

mark
Louella





Jan 10 2008 1:42 PM

Thanks for the add guys and Tanya your lovely message, thanks you so much :)
xxx
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