A reggae band from the Guadalcanal plains has won the battle of the band contest in Honiara last weekend. Big Haus Boys had snatched $5,000 in hard cash plus a trophy in the reggae category first prize award. Speaking to Solomon Star, band manager John Lee described their surprising award as an unexpected one. “We…
Sideleve bamboo band from Nusa Roviana in the Western province is $10,000 richer last Saturday after winning the bamboo band competition in the 2013 Lagoon Festival hosted in Munda last Saturday. Speaking to the paper band manager John Teri said the band was excited with the win and will continue promoting cultural music in the…
A local musician says music should be incorporated in the school curriculum so that it can be taught in schools. Selwyn Talasasa of ‘2 Gud Boys’ band told highlighted this in an interview with the Solomon Star in Munda last week. “Music should be included in the formal education to ensure students learn music at…
HAILIES Entertainment studio will be hosting a hip-hop rhyme quest for the first time to Hip-hop lover in Honiara. This will be staged at the National Art gallery on Thursday 28th of this month. Hip-hop rhyme quest competition is somewhat new in the country as hip-hop artists were only allowed to sing their rhyme -a…
PRIME Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo has highlighted the need for connectivity between the Church and the state. Speaking during his visit to the St. James Anglican Church at Burnscreek on Sunday, the Prime Minister said his weekly church visits in and around the capital is the path towards that connectivity. “The Church and the state…
A band contest that aims to revive the traditional style of music through live performance and playing of instruments was staged yesterday. The concert took place at the Bodo showground, near Mataniko bridge, Chinatown yesterday afternoon. Crown Sounds Entertainment studios which organised the concert said the whole aim of the music performance is to revive…
All Saints parishioners successfully commemorated the All Saints Day at the All Saint church in Honiara on Sunday. The day started with a Holy Communion, followed by feasting and concluded with a colorful entertainment. The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Melanesia and the Bishop of Central Melanesia the Most Rev David Vunagi was the…
QETO Productions is calling for actors and dancers to audition for the upcoming theatre production. Auditions will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium between 2-4 pm. “The auditions are an opportunity for anyone interested to demonstrate their skills in dance and theatre and for Qeto Productions to select the right performers for their upcoming…
NEXT year marks an important year for our nation. With numerous events planned out for 2014, Rebelle Inc is proud to present, Julian Marley – the son of Reggae Royalty, Bob Marley and the Uprising band, in the inauguration of the ‘Iumi Wan Festival’ on the 8th January, to conclude our new year celebrations and…
A group of young people promoted peace through their music concert over the weekend. The gospel singing ministry group of the Kukum SDA church known as Miracle Singers held a live and entertaining concert, Sunday night at the Multi-purpose hall. The group is not new in the local gospel music scene, they have held several…