With just under seven days until the Micronesia Music Festival and Miss Micronesia pageant, more music acts have been revealed for the event running from 6-9 October in Nauru.
Festival director Livingstone Hiram said excitement was building in anticipation of a “hugely talented” festival lineup, which will showcase the best of Micronesian music and culture.
“Music is in our veins and the festival will help to showcase this throughout the region,” he said.
Event organisers have also announced that Kiribati's Broadcasting and Publications Authority would be a broadcast partner for the event, “to give the festival the widest possible audience.”
Mr Hiram said this will ensure the event is livestreamed to Kiribati, while Nauru Media would also be livestreaming.
“Those who can’t attend in person will still be able to participate and enjoy some truly memorable performances in an event that’s all about culture, community, and celebration.”
The music festival features artists from Nauru, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Chuuk, Kosrae, Yap and the Northern Mariana Islands.
These include Garden Rootz from Kiribati, Barab Harris and Sugahspooks from Marshall Islands, and Zerobecoolin from FSM.
The theme for the event is “We are Micronesia! Navigating our legacy; Charting our future.”
Coinciding with the music festival, Nauru is also hosting the 2025 Miss Micronesia Pageant in a celebration of Micronesian nations.
Mr Hiram said the pageant would be colourful and exciting, and the contestants are looking forward to another opportunity to showcase their talents in a wider regional competition.
“Our culture, people, natural attractions and more will be on display in Nauru during this celebration as we come together in unity.”