Performers rehearse for the upcoming musical The Evolution of Polynesian Hip-hop.THE cultures of the South Pacific Islands will be on display later this year when students from a Narre Warren South performing arts school take to the stage.
More than 40 people from Octave Above Singing School and Performing Arts, in conjunction with Created A Child, has created a South Pacific Island youth musical entitled The Evolution of Polynesian Hip-hop.
An Octave Above Singing School and Performing Arts director John Saluni said the performances would be a great opportunity to educate the local community of cultures from the South Pacific Islands such as Samoa, Tonga, Fiji and the Cook Islands.
He said the Evolution of Polynesian Hip-hop musical was a non-profit event that would present traditional, contemporary and modern dancing and singing of the South Pacific.
Rehearsals started in June and the school has had more than 60 young performers attend so far, with more than 30 successfully securing a role within the production.
“When we advertised locally, we did not expect to receive such a positive response from the local community, but we have been very fortunate with the outcome,” Mr Saluni said.
“We have students starting from the age of six to 30 years, they come from a variety of high schools and various cultural and religious backgrounds.”
Mr Saluni said rehearsals were going well and there were two shows expected to run in November and December, with a venue to be secured.
Tickets are expected to go on sale next month with further information to be advertised later this month.
Anyone interested in taking part in the concert or who would like more information can contact John Saluni on 0421 428 957 or 9796 7848.
