2026 – we are currently taking new choir members. If you’re interested and can commit to our rehearsal and performance schedule, please contact us.
Led by music director and ethnomusicologist Dr. Rita Seumanutafa-Palala, and accompanied by Lelili’o Steve Tafea, PASEFIKA VITORIA CHOIR performs a mixture of Pasefika songs that embody Samoan, Tongan, Fijian, Tuvaluan, Fijian and Maori languages.
Our 2025 choir members are:
Dr. Rita Seumanutafa-Palala (Choir Director), Lelili’o Steve Tafea (Accompanist), Zahriya Tiata, Mereani Qalovakawasa, Chauntelle Tautunuafatasi, Lauano Imo, Tamalita Coe, Lila Fiavaai, Jovanna Stevenson, Alieta Stevenson, Romina Manu, Sarona Stevenson, Steven Palala, Fulisia Asalemo Tofete, Valaauina Tiata, Lose Tu’i-Tialino, Peseta Dori Peresetene, Moli Epa, Berakah Imo, and Steve Stevenson.
Rehearsal days/times: We currently rehearse weekly on Sunday nights (630pm-830pm) in the western suburbs. Members must commit to at least 80% of our rehearsals in the lead-up to a performance.
WANT TO JOIN US? If you are a serious singer, passionate about Pacific music and can commit to rehearsals and performances, then contact us for more info.
IF YOU’RE A PACIFIC ISLAND COMPOSER please reach out, we are always looking for new material to perform.
Established in 2016:
In April 2016, PICAA called out to community for interested singers wanting to promote Pasefika music in Melbourne. The call was answered by 17 Pasefika singers, and thus PASEFIKA VITORIA CHOIR was born! With an exciting opportunity given by The National Gallery of Victoria to open up the Pacific Exhibition, the choir got stuck into rehearsals! This was our debut as a community-based Pasefika choir.
PASEFIKA VITORIA CHOIR Gallery:
Our performances so far:
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2025 |
Performance at the Victorian premiere of the Tina film, Birrarangga Film Festival, ACMI Cinema. 3 x Performances at various Tina Film preview screenings across Melbourne (23 – 27 April) hosted by Madman Entertainment, Satiu Studios and Pasifika Film Fest. Performance at ‘We Are Brimbank’ Awards on Thursday 22 May at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, Taylors Lakes Performance at ‘Weaving Pasefika at Grainger’ event on Saturday 17 May at Grainger Museum, University of Melbourne. Performance at ‘We Are Brimbank’ awards on 22 May at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre in Taylors Lakes. Co-present the ‘Sing and Celebrate’ community concert with Brimbank Multicultural Community Choir and Suavis Community Choir on 12 June at Salvation Army Community Church. Co-present the ‘Big Sing for a Big Cause’ with Australian Catholic University on 27 June at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne CBD. Perform at ‘Pasifika Women Business & Career Expo’ on 19 July at Gaelic Park, Keysborough. Perform at ‘Premier’s Multicultural Gala Dinner 2025’ on 30 August at Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne CBD. Perform at ‘Vaka Pasifika Community Day’ on 15 November at University of Melbourne, Parkville. Perform at ‘Art of the Pacific Celebration’ on 22 November at National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne CBD. Perform at ‘Festive Fun Day’ on 30 November at Errington Reserve, Brimbank. Recording a Christmas special for ABC TV and Radio on 4 December at ABC Studios, Southbank. |
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2022 |
Performance at The Miss Samoa Victoria 2022 pageant Performance at Fiji Multicultural Day, Dandenong ‘Christmas Melodies’ concert at Arts Centre Melbourne (see review here) |
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2021 (during COVID lockdowns) |
Virtual Choir with PICAA kids ‘Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes’ |
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2020 (during COVID lockdowns) |
Performance at PASIFIX (Gaba Musik) at Sidney Myer Music Bowl Performance at ‘Cultural Diversity Week’ at Sydenham Neighbourhood House, Brimbank. Virtual Choir ‘Pacific Colours medley’ Virtual Choir in collaboration with the Brimbank Multicultural Community Choir ‘Beyond the Reef’ Virtual Choir with PICAA friends in support of National Breast Cancer Foundation ‘Siva Maia’ |
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2019 |
Performance at Mo’ju concert at Melbourne Recital Centre Performance at ‘Due West’ at Footscray Arts Centre Performance at ‘A Sunday Afternoon of Music/Dance of Pasifika’ at Monash University |
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2018 |
Collaboration with Amrita Hepi @ Sugar Mountain Festival, Malthouse Theatre Collaboration with Nuholani in “Spirit of Pasifika” march at Moomba Festival Parade @ St Kilda Road, St Kilda Performance at the Darebin Kite Festival 2018 ‘Pasefika Vitoria Choir in concert’ hosted by the City of Monash, Winter Concert Series @ Clayton Theatrette, Clayton Performance at ‘Pasifika Night’ hosted by Fijian Victoria Association @ Noble Park Community Hall, Noble Park Collaboration with artist Mojo Juju at launch of her album “Native Tongue” @ Arts Centre, Melbourne Collaboration with artist Alice Skye at Darebin Arts Festival @ Darebin Arts Centre, Preston Performance at Multicultural Arts Victoria’s Fundraising Gala 2018 @ St Kilda Town Hall. Performance at Swampland Magazine’s launch of Issue No. 5 @ MPavilion, St Kilda. |
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2017 |
Musifika Songfest 2017 – Hosted by PICAA Inc. ‘Pride of Polynesia’ parade in partnership with Nuholani Dance co., @ Moomba Festival – Hosted by City of Melbourne Fundraiser event – Hosted by The Voice of West Papua radio programme Collaboration with Mojo Juju @ The Piers Festival 2017 – Hosted by Multicultural Arts Victoria Collaboration with Mojo Juju @ Multifuturistic concert – Hosted by Multicultural Arts Victoria, Gasometer Hotel ‘Karen Goes to New York!’ Fundraiser – Hosted by Karen Abdul Collaboration with Mojo Juju @ Melbourne Festival, MPavilion Performance on Channel 7’s Breakfast Sunrise Show The MANA festival @ Northcote Town Hall Launch of new Rotunda @ Abbotsford Convent Certificate Presentation Evening for Brimbank City Council Collaboration with Amrita Hepi @ Small Room Performances, Lucy Guerin Studios |
Cover Photo: PASEFIKA VITORIA CHOIR performing at the Multicultural Arts Victoria Fundraising Gala 2018 at St Kilda Town Hall (November 10th 2018. Photo: MAV)
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