THE group of talented Papua New Guinea (PNG) artists, who participated in the Aelan Riddim Music Festival last Saturday night, departed to Port Moresby on Monday, carrying with them fond memories after an exciting music festival. Artists Kali D, Mereani Masani, Saii Kay, Jarahn, Tau Likoniau Po’o Jr (J-Liko), and the Makasi Band — featuring…
Creating exceptional artwork that stands the test of time requires not only skill but also patience, passion, and dedication. When it comes to stone sculpting, Lennon Qaqojama is a name that stands out. With his skilled hands, he transforms cold, lifeless stone into breathtaking masterpieces that not only hold great market value but also provide…
THE inaugural Aelan Riddim Music Festival (ARMF), held at the Pacific Crown Hotel on Saturday night was nothing short of a thrilling showcase of the vibrancy of Melanesian music. The event brought together legendary and trending artists from Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Solomon Islands on one stage, celebrating Melanesian music, cultures and solidarity. ARMF…
ORGANISERS of the Aelan Riddim Music Festival (ARMF) are planning to expand the festival’s reach far across the Melanesian region as part of their efforts to unite Melanesian music artists and promote their music. ARMF Event Director Terence Rini spoke of this initiative during a press conference held at Our Telekom Conference Room in Point…
FIVE Papua New Guinea (PNG) artists are ready to take Honiara by storm at the inaugural Aelan Riddim Music Festival scheduled to be staged at the Pacific Crown Hotel this Saturday. The festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of music, culture and unity and will feature a mix of legendary and trending artists from…
WITH the right support, investment and training, Solomon Islands can develop feature films where Solomon Islanders can tell their own stories in ways that resonate locally and internationally, the Director of Culture Division in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Dennis Marita says. Mr Marita was speaking at the opening of the two-day Chinese Film…
On March 5, 2025, BBC Media Action, in partnership with the British High Commission, officially handed over essential equipment to Dreamcast Theatre in Honiara. The event, held at Dreamcast Theatre, marked a significant milestone in supporting the growth of media, arts, and storytelling in the Solomon Islands. Dreamcast Theatre was founded in response to the…
THE students and staff of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Honiara Campus were given the honour of viewing one of the latest Chinese Sci-Fi movies titled ‘The Wandering Earth 2’. This fascinating movie was released on 22 January 2024. The movie was screened at the USP Campus last Thursday during a Chinese Film…
SAINT (St) Joseph Tenaru Catholic School on the eastern outskirt of Honiara celebrated its Annual Cultural Day on Saturday night, a colourful event that saw students from the country’s nine provinces proudly showcase their vibrant and diverse cultures. Themed ‘Our Culture, Our Way of Life’, the event brought parents, ex-students, locals and guests to join…
THE much-awaited release of the “The Keeper” by Buad finally got underway last week, marking a milestone in the local music industry. Fans and music lovers across the country showed overwhelming support for the new album, which blends musical creativity with cultural beliefs and knowledge. Accompanying the album release was an official music video shot…