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THE TEAM
LIMA MANŪ
Age: 32
Cultural background: Samoan/ Tokelau
What do you offer musically?: Live looping, vocals and guitar.
Musical discovery age: I've been singing since I was a kid in church choir/Sunday school. Then, began playing guitar properly at around 17 years old. Before that I primarily sang and played piano.
How many weddings/events have you performed?: Too many to count. Hundreds!
Career highlight: Starting Manū Music with my wife which has led to years of “career highlights”.
Favourite artist influences: Michael Jackson, Prince, John Mayer, John Legend, Bruno Mars. I have many more.
Favourite genres: Pop / RnB / Reggae / Gospel
Packages offered - All listed
JADE MANŪ
Age: 40 years old
Cultural background: Australian/Māori (Adopted)
What do you offer musically? Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocalist
Musical discovery age: Began singing at 7 years old, and professionally at 18 years old
Career highlight: Releasing my own music and it reaching number 1 on the NZ iTunes Chart, and also creating and building Manū Music to what it is today!
Favourite artist influences: Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Rihanna.
Favourite genres: Soul, R&B, Gospel & Reggae
Packages offered: Ceremony, canapés, reception, corporate and private events.
Joseph V (Sefz)
Age: 35 years old
Cultural background: Tongan
What do you offer musically? Live looping, Vocals, Guitar
Musical discovery age: Was born into a
musical family. Dad started our family band (Vaivao brothers) before I could even walk. Until I was 8 years old Dad heard me harmonising my brothers and straight away he put me band. Sang at Clubs and events at a very young age and I am still going strong till this day
Career highlight: Singing the national anthem for my country at the NRL games
Favourite artist influences: Bob marley, D’angelo, Maxwell, Prince, MichaelJackson
Favourite genres: Reggae, Soul, RnB
Packages offered: Ceremony, canapés, reception, corporate and private events.
NATE UPU
Age: 21
Cultural background: Samoan/Cook Islander
What do you offer musically?: Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocalist
Musical discovery age: 12 years old
Career highlight: Performing at the Aria music awards, singing as backing vocalist behind Budjerah, leading/conducting choirs for city wide events.
Favourite artist influences: John Legend, Pj Morton, Giveon, Charlie Puth & Yebba.
Favourite genres: Pop, Rnb, Gospel
Packages offered: Ceremony, Canapés, reception, Corporate & Private Events
TRENT TUTAUHA
Age: 25
What do you offer musically?: Acoustic Guitarist, Lead Vocalist, Back vocalist
Musical discovery age: I started singing as early as I can remember, and learned how to play the acoustic guitar at the age of 12- self taught via YouTube.
Career highlight: Singing with my family
Favourite artist influences: Daniel Caesar, Giveon, Jamie Foxx, Jasmine Sullivan & John Mayer.
Favourite genres: RnB, Hip Hop & Soul
Packages offered - Canapés, Ceremony & Receptions.
LUCIA
Age: 19
Cultural Background: Fijian & European.
What do you offer musically?: Lead Vocalist, Backing Vocalist.
Musical discovery age: I've been singing since I was very young, and professionally since 16 years old.
Career highlight: Being the youngest entertainer to have a 2 year residency at White Rhino; one of the most popular bar/restaurants on the Gold Coast.
Favourite artist infulences: Victoria Monet, Madison Ryann Ward, Jazmine Sullivan & Stevie Wonder.
Favourite genres: RnB, soul & pop.
Packages offered - Ceremony, Canapés, reception, Corporate & Private Events.
JIREH UPU
Age: 25
Cultural Background: Samoan/Cook Islander.
Services offered: Bass, drums, piano, backing vocals.
Musical discovery age: I started in church at 8 years, began professionally in my tweens.
Career highlight: Opportunities to travel and play music with talented friends.
Favourite rtist influences: Anderson Paal, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Lucky Daye.
Favourite genres: 70s-90s Rnb, Soul, Funk, Gospel
Packages offered: Ceremony, Canapés, Reception, Corporate & Private Events.
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ELIJAH UPU
Age: 26 years old.
Cultural Background: Samoan/Cook Islander.
Services offered: Guitarist & Pianist.
Musical discovery age: I've been playing since I was 5 years old.
Career highlight: Playing with an amazing band, and the feeds are always the best!
Favourite artist influences: George benson, Tom Misch, John Mayer, Moonchild, Coldplay .
Favourite genres: Neo soul, 70s-90s Rnb, Deep house
Packages offered: Ceremony, Canapés, Reception, Corporate & Private
SAMUEL LEONCIO
Age: 30
Cultural Background: Brazillian
What do you offer musically?: High standard drumming
Musical discovery age: 4 years old at church and professionally since 15.
How many weddings/events have you performed?: Over 1000 events across 15 years. Career highlight: Being able to offer my multicultural drumming here in Australia
Favourite artist influences: Kirk Franklin, Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson James brown, Marvin Sap.
Favourite genres: Soul, R&B, Rythym & blues.
Packages offered : Canapés & Reception, Corporate, Private events.
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SOLOMON
Age: 28
Cultural Background: Ghananian
Services offered: Drums & percussion
Musical discovery age: Began playing drums at 5 years old.
Career highlight: Playing with StoneBwoy at Promiseland
Favourite artist influences: (In no order) Tame Impala, Pharrell Williams, Jon Bellion, Fela Kuti, Mali Music
Favourite genres: Afrobeats, Neo Soul, Hip-hop
Packages offered: Ceremony & cocktail, reception, Corporate & Private events.