Te Whare Hēra and NOHO French Pacific Artist in Residence, Patrice Kaikilekofe offers a performance as the restitution of work produced during his 2026 residency. An expression of the sound of the kalaga'la (the call), and a conversation between French Contemporary Melanesia (New Calendonia Kanaky) and West Polynesia (Uvea and Futuna mama'o islands), sounds from sculptural wooden pieces echoing. A way to reach out to the rest of Oceania as our ancestors once did.

Joined by the members of his band, Kalaga’la, Patrice will perform musical items, and give a short talk about the meaning of his work, carving lali (drums), turning them upright to become sculptural bodies.

-Kaikilekofe Patrice:  lead guitare/lead vocal

-Lami Auto:                lead guitare/lead vocal

-Gatuhau Patricia:     lead vocal

-Warawi Wayenece: BVs/drums/percussion/Keys

-Miles Ventoume:  Bass/Backing vocal

With thanks to Toi Aro for hosting this event, and the French Embassy for creating the NOHO French Pacific Residency and all of the support for the artist. This event is only made possible through the generosity of the French Embassy, and our partners Wellington City Council and Massey University.