Pacific Wave

Pacific Wave Now at Radio 4EB FM 98.1 on your dial.
Mondays 4.30 to 5.15pm

Introduction...

Congratulations, you made it! You've logged onto the home of Pacific Wave ~ Oceania's tribal
voice. Pacific Wave hits the airwaves of Brisbane weekly every Monday afternoon
from 4:30 to 5:15pm. Join us in the fale as we unite the many voices, sounds,
languages and cultures of Micronesia, Melanesia and Polynesia in true Island
Style!

Special Acknowledgement...

First and foremost we take this moment to give glory, praise and thanks to our Lord
and King, Jesus Christ, whose divine inspiration has guided both ourselves and
the show since its humble beginnings in 1999. We thank Him for His love through
our trials and triumphs and trust His Word will continue to guide others in
making their dreams a reality. Like the song says, dream the undreamable, reach
the unreachable and achieve the unachievable and you truly will "Rise On
Wings Like Eagles" (Isaiah 40:31).

Kaupapa...

Pacific Wave's main aim is to encourage both Australian-born Pacific Islanders and the
broader community to come and appreciate the music of this very large and
mostly undiscovered region of the world. Above all it promotes the music of the
younger generation of Pacific Islanders who are currently attempting to combine
traditional sounds from yesteryear with the sweet vocal harmonies and up-beat
tempo of the present.

We carve a mixture of the old and a blend it with the new of Oceania - we then
package it in our studios, add some tropical island condiments and literally
pour it out into the streets of Brisvegas for the healthy consumption of
Brisbane's Pacific Islands' Youth Community.

Our Team...

The Pacific Wave family is a diverse mix of talented young PI broadcasters of all
ages, each with his or her own unique style. Please meet...

SULIENI LEITI... Radio 4EB FM Tongan Announcer for past 9 years, founder of Pacific
Wave and "da' man" behind the panel each week with all things
Polynesian... After spending a year on air in New Zealand on Niu FM and two
years in American Samoa on Radio KNWJ...he's back in Brisvegas to literally
"rock the boat".

SALOTE... Echoing from Bula Territory, this young Uni student has our word for today and
the smile to enhance any family pics. Our very own Queen Salote!

UNI... Putting the 'F' back into Fijian, both Dua Viti announcer and uni student, this
sister has the charm and dedication to keep the PI party on fire.

MEREDANI... Introducing "Pacific Idol"...well, at least to us! Young, innovative
and with the gift for writing, this TAFE student turns the haka into the
hula...

SELITA AND VIKA... Every radio needs 'back ups' and these are our two 'Energisers'.
When the canoe's empty, these two jump in to paddle.

IRENE... 4EB FM Fijian announcer for past 8 years, no one word can sum up this busy, yet
dedicated soldier for achieving the dream. She has overseen almost every tide
on our beach and keeps the flags fluttering for Pacificdom.

 

The Show...

Are you an Islander or just a fan of PI food, people, culture, music, talent and
lifestyle? If yes was your answer, then you?re in the right place! Brace
yourself as we break open a coconut and a can of corned beef on 4EB FM! Pacific
Wave boasts an open Dedication Line, Birthday Calls, Community Announcements,
Interviews with local and international PI talents, Pacific Islands? News,
talk-back, competitions, educational segments and cultural and spiritual
awareness?these are only part of the magic that makes Pacific Wave so unique
and colourful.

Pacific Wave is presented predominantly in English, as not to alienate those who are
not fluent in a Pacific Island language. However, most of the musical selection
is in one of the many related languages of the Pacific Islands.

The only Pacific Island groups currently represented at Radio 4EB are Cook Islands
Maori (Rarotongan), Fijian, Maori, Samoan and Tongan. However, Pacific Wave
also broadcasts the sounds of American Samoa, the Federated States of
Micronesia, Hawai?i, Kiribati, New Caledonia, Niue, Papua New Guinea, the
Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Wallis and Futuna.

The Vision Behind The Mission...

As we once again slip from surf to sand and discover the mystery of Pacific Islands
music, we can feel ourselves being drenched by the sea spray of Pacific Wave as
it makes its majestic, epic voyage across the coral reefs and tiny atolls of
the Pacific Ocean to the beaches of Brisbane, Australia.

Our mission is summarised clearly by the following quote?

"This program will be the beginning of our own interpretations of contemporary
Pacific music without anybody else interpreting it for us. Long may we have
connection with the music passed on from our ancestors, and long may we
continue to pass on the music for our next generations. Know that our music is
a powerful force, forged from a thousand generations, that can elevate our
dignity, express our love, break barriers and inhibitions within our own and
other cultures, let us open up our minds to the songs in the winds and the
skies for they will lead the way to our destinies and give the joy and sadness
of our music for all to hear. Never underestimate what we have had in our
possession for thousands of years, use it with open hearts, maintain the
essence of our "Pacificness" and it will repay you more than you can
ever imagine." Quote Pati Umaga (Executive Producer, The Pacific Nation
Record Company)

The Kokonut Wireless...

What on earth is the "Kokonut Wireless?" The Kokonut being the popular Coca
Cola of the South Pacific and the old Island way of spreading news without the
need of a radio has given birth to the "Kokonut Wireless". Having
trouble getting your community announcement out there or trying to make an on
line request or dedication? Why not try the "Kokonut Wireless" and
send us your Dedications, Birthday Calls, Shout-outs, Talofa-cations, Kia
Ora-cations and Malo e lelei-a-lations .

"Kulture Korner - our newest segment featuring myths and legends of
the South..."

 

Contact Pacific Wave:

 

 

Links...

What is a website without links? Check out some of our associates and friends who help
keep the flame burning for our Island Youth?taking the light of today, to
ensure it shines on tomorrow.

Te Vaka A New Zealand-based internationally renown Tokelauan group bringing an original
line-up of contemporary songs and rhythms from the tiny nation of Tokelau to
the world stage. www.tevaka.com

Radio 531 PI Auckland?s heartbeat for Pacific Islands? news, music and events in New
Zealand. A model for Pacific Wave and multilingual radio station broadcasting
in English, Cook Islands Maori, Fijian, I-Kiribati, Niuean, Samoan, Solomon
Islands Pidgin, Tokelauan, Tongan and Tuvaluan. www.531pi.co.nz

Niu FM The National Pacific Radio Network of New Zealand broadcasts a modern
semi-Polynesian urban come RnB mix of entertainment during the day with
nationwide PI community language programmes by night for the vast communities
throughout Aotearoa from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, the Solomon
Islands, Tokelau, Tonga and Tuvalu. www.niufm.com

Pacific Partners Bridging the Pacific with the Word of God and fine network of Pacific
Island language-based Christian radio stations. Outreaching to the spiritual
needs of our Pacific neighbours. www.pacificpartners.org

Word Of Life Made up of many Fijians and American Samoans, world evangelist Pastor
Tommy Miller has visited almost every continent on the planet with the Good
News. www.wordoflifewc.com

Radio KNWJ Still on the spiritual theme, Pacific Wave broadcaster Sulieni?s home for
two years and the home to many avid listeners throughout the region, check out
American Samoa?s FM104.7. www.fm104.org

Planet Tonga The freshest in information and news from a range of mediums relating to
the Tongan Community worldwide, surf your way to Planet Tonga.
www.planet-tonga.com

King Music These guys are dedicated and have donated timeless PI compilations to
both Pacific Wave and regional Island stations. Based in Auckland, New Zealand,
it?s the KING of Pacific music. www.kingmusic.co.nz

 

Pacific Wave . . . the very name evokes images of exotic tropical islands. They are
images well deserved, for the beauty of the islands is matched by the spirit of
the Pacific people and the richness of their cultural traditions.