Mentors

Born of a Tahitian mother and a Cook Islands father, Annie resides in New Zealand. She released her first single at the age of sixteen, ‘Once or Twice’ which reached #16 on the NZ charts.

Bella is bold, dedicated, and renowned for her dynamic and vibrant performances, whether recorded or live. Her soulful style is filled with both passion and integrity.

Brooke Singer is known for her work as a publicist and mentor to folk musicians (Jess Chambers, Amiria Grenell, Matthew Pickering) and is a wealth of knowledge on music funding, social media, promotion and DIY touring.

Aro consists of husband-and-wife Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ari Awamutu) and Emily Looker. The pair share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.

At age 25, Auckland-based producer/mix engineer EDY holds a strong presence in the NZ music scene, credited for countless works with both local and international artists.

Aro consists of husband-and-wife Charles (Ngāpuhi, Te Rarawa, Ngāti Te Ata, Te Ari Awamutu) and Emily Looker. The pair share a passion for the power of language and music to tell stories and remind us of our cultural identity.