Winner of 2021 Te Manu Tito Waiata Rotorua Song Writing Competition announced
7 May, 2021 03:31 AM
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Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing Competition 2021 winner Desian Robb. Photo / Supplied
Rotorua Daily Post
Desian Robb has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing Competition for his instantly memorable song which features a hooky melody .
In the lead-up to New Zealand Music Month (May 2021) locals had the opportunity to enter Te Manu Tito Waiata Song Writing Competition.
The competition is designed to recognise and showcase some of the talented people in the Rotorua community who are creating original songs.
Source: Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Jasmine Pene fell in love with music as a child, but only recently tapped into her musical skills.Â
The Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Certificate and Diploma in Music graduate was recently crowned winner at the 2020 E TÅ« WhÄnau Song Competition.Â
Jasmine (aka Jazo) (Te Arawa, NgÄti Porou) was awarded $5000 for her song Your Mind is the Garden.Â
The judges said the songâs smooth synth sounds, and Jazoâs warm and close vocal delivery made for dreamy listening. They said the waiata also offered musical sanctuary through dark personal times by celebrating opportunities in life with optimism and hope.