Audio Described Show - Music Portrait of a Humble Disables Samoan, Auckland Arts Festival

Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am UTC+13:00

Q | Auckland

Audio Described Aotearoa Ltd
Publisher/HostAudio Described Aotearoa Ltd
Audio Described Show - Music Portrait of a Humble Disables Samoan, Auckland Arts Festival
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With humour, honesty and a quiet, powerful presence, Samoan musician and disability advocate Fonotī Pati Umaga shares his remarkable story in this compelling new work. Raised in a church-going family in Wainuiomata, Fonotī was expected to become a minister like his father — but his passion was music. He forged his own path, breaking into the industry, launching a record label and building a career as bass player for The Holiday Makers.
In 2005, a fall left Fonotī tetraplegic, leading to years of challenge and self-made darkness before finding renewed purpose and healing in unexpected places.
Backed by a powerhouse Pacific creative team, Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan blends live music, storytelling and striking visuals to honour a man who continues to rise.
When: Sunday, 8 March: 12:30pm touch tour; 2:00pm audio described performance.
Where: Rangatira, Q Theatre, 305 Queen Street, Auckland 1010.
Run time: 1 hour, no interval.
Tickets: Tickets are $20 for patrons for Access shows and one companion ticket per patron is available free of charge.
To book: email Hannah at [email protected], or call 022 1239 759
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Q, 305 Queen Street,Auckland, New Zealand

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