JP OFFICIAL - EP/MIXTAPE
Creator: John Foliaki
Artform: Music / Dance / Performance
Timeframe: concert mid-2022
Location: Māngere Arts Centre
Project Summary
“I wish to release an EP titled “Golden Syrup”, named to reflect the journey I have been on in the last 3 years to arrive at a point where I am happy with myself, more confident with my creative abilities and unapologetic in my efforts to make my dreams come true.” – JP FOLIAKI
To bring this project to life JP will be working with multiple creative people predominately from the Māngere Otahuhu area. Dancers, videographer, photographer and local singers. During the process of producing the EP this team of producers will offer free workshops for youth to attend and gain inspiration and learnings in the process of using creative arts as a form of expression.
Following the creation of this EP a concert to promote and celebrate its release will take place at Mangere Arts Centre.
JP (John-Paul Foliaki) is a proud New Zealand-born Tongan. In 2019 JP committed to a music career and has achieved the release of singles, performed extensively and gained a strong following and reputation.
Auckland UNESCO City of Music
John-Paul Foliaki is a recipient of the inaugural Auckland UNESCO City of Music Young Gig Makers Grant. An initiative set to support young and aspiring music event organisers and musicians with a micro-grant of $500 cash plus in-kind technical support and equipment from AucklandLive (to the value of $2,500) to present an all-ages concert or music performance in the Auckland region. https://www.aucklandcityofmusic.nz/