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Pacific Islands
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Pacific Wave
Now at Radio 4EB FM 98.1 on your dial. Mondays 4.30 to
5.15pm
Tongans:
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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.
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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…
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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
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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! |
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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. |
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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… |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 Seas..."
Contact Pacific Wave...
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Radio 4EB FM Pacific Wave, PO Box 7300 East Brisbane QLD 4169 |
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In Person |
140 Main Street, Kangaroo Point under the Story Bridge |
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(07) 3240 8600 |
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Studio |
(07) 3240 8686 |
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Fax |
(07) 3240 8633 |
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Email |
pacificwave4eb@hotmail.com |
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
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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.
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Pictured are Pacific Wave
members; Sulieni Leiti (right) with the Oti Brothers, (from left) Oti, Neville and
Mamoe.
Emails: jaggedkaos@hotmail.com r |
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4EB FM
Contacts - Main Switch: (07) 3240 8600 - Fax: (07) 3240 8633 -
Studio Direct: (07) 3240 8686 -
email: info@4eb.org.au
Studios are @ 140 Main Street, Kangaroo Point Qld 4169 or send post
to: Radio 4EBFM 98.1, PO Box 7300, East Brisbane Qld 4169 |
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Eric Heath |
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