If you’re following us on social media, you’ve probably seen our MUA behind-the-scenes updates. After our call-out for EOIs (cast and crew), we now have a solid production family and are deep in rehearsal for our 10th birthday celebration: MUA FESTIVAL 2026. In MUA we will be showcasing old and new works in theatre, music…
Category: Pasefika Film & Theatre
MUA FESTIVAL – Celebrating 10 years with PICAA Inc.
PICAA is turning 10! That’s 10 years of creative community engagement and creative skills development for our people all while promoting and continuing Pasefika creative arts in Australia. To celebrate our birthday we’ve partnered up with Bowery Theatre, Creative Brimbank to produce a 2-show event in celebration of our PICAA family of creatives and volunteers….
Perform with us in 2026!
We’re starting the year off with a bang. First up is our MUA FESTIVAL – an annual event we started back in 2024, showcasing Pasefika performing and creative arts from within our community. This year, MUA will be a celebration of our 10th birthday – a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come as…
We’re excited!
Our PICAA crew is busy with a few events and programs. We kick started our Tuiga Program in October and have enjoyed working with our 7 class participants who have begun work on their own Tuiga creations. We post updates on our IG/FB stories while in class on Friday nights so be sure to look…
More TINĀ film previews in Melbourne this month!
Our wonderful Pasefika Vitoria Choir was honoured to sing a few Samoan songs for the Victorian premiere of hit movie TINĀ (‘Mother’), directed by Miki Magasiva and starring Anapela Polataivao, and Beulah Koale. The event atrracted almost 1,000 viewers across three cinemas simultaneously – 2 extra cinemas were added to the original screening session thanks…
Announcement of MUA PASEFIKA THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024
PICAA is proud to present a showcase of theatre works-in-development by our local Pasefika creative artists. MUA is a show that encompasses the stories of our children, the aspirations of our young people and the dreams realised for our parents. Join us in an evening of Pasefika creative arts as we celebrate the performing arts…
Call-out for Performers: Singers, Actors and Dancers!
We are gearing up for rehearsals for the upcoming MUA: PASEFIKA THEATRE FESTIVAL this year. MUA’s creative director Asalemo Tofete, producer Gina Tafea and their production teams are ready to move into the rehearsal phase for this exciting event. PICAA has created and produced theatre productions in the past – you can check out our…
Last day to register for PICAA Performing Arts 2024 program!
Today is the last day to get your registration in for a massive year (2024) of Pasefika theatre! We’ve had an overwhelming number of community members come through but there’s always room for a few more – so if you haven’t gotten into our form (click here for the form!) then you’ve got all of…
Join us on stage in 2024: Pasefika Theatre Festival
Bula vinaka! Are you looking for an opportunity to get some theatre experience under your belt? Want to help create exciting works for the stage with a collective of artists? If so – JOIN US! If you missed out on our announcement the other week: PICAA has won a creative residency so this is our…
ANNOUNCEMENT! Bowery Theatre Residency Artists for 2023-24: PICAA with Asalemo Tofete & Gina Tafea
We are thrilled to announce our new creative residency with Brimbank City Council’s Bowery Theatre in 2023-24. Through this residency, we will develop our newest PICAA initiative – a Pasefika Theatre Festival taking place in 2024. This project will be led by two of our PICAA Creative Associates Asalemo Tofete (Creative Director) and Gina Tafea…
Pacific Island Creative Arts Australia Inc. 