Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras was a 2011 concert show by Mika Haka. It was staged in Takutai Square, Auckland CBD, New Zealand on September 23 with two shows on the same day. The show was part of the New Zealand series of entertainment events that was put on for the 2011 Rugby World Cup. In mid October, Māori Television aired the concerts as a one-hour special. The show was edited from footage of the second performance of the evening.
The shows were a free non ticketed event available to the public. Combining both 6pm and 8pm shows, a total of 15,000 attended the event. The show had over 680 people participating in the event, including 400 kids as part of the KA 400. The event was choreographed by Jay Tewake.
Rena Owen was the presenter of the Televised special, presenting the show as a story teller. Mika also performed alongside Jay Tewake, Edward Ru of Sweet & Irie, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Erakah and more.
Maori TV Setlist Performer(s)Song Te Tai Tonga Kapa Haka Haka Rena Owens Welcoming to the show Taiko Drummers Drumming Rena Owens Introducing Mika Mika Taniwha Mika featuring Taiko Drummers Hawaiki Nui Rena Owens Story Telling Mika featuring Jay Tewake, Erakah, Ka 400 kids Wera Wera (Aroha Mardi Gras Remix) Mika featuring Ka 400 kids and Te Tai Tonga Kapa Haka Aotearoa Rena Owens Introducing the Drag Queens Mika featuring Erakah Spoof (Get It On remix) Mika featuring Edward Ru Lava Lover (Reggaie remix) Mika Caged Animals (Karl Moser remix) Jay Tewake featuring Glam Boys and Ka 400 He Hoi Rena Owens Thank you and farewell Mika featuring the full cast Friend
Concert dates Date Start Time City Country Venue September 23, 2011 6pm Auckland CBD New Zealand Takutai Square 8pm
Personnel
Lead performer Vocals, dance and choreographer: Mika Haka
Additional performers Vocals: Jay Tewake, Edward Ru, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Erakah and more.
Music department Musical director: Karl Moser
Choreographer Choreographer and dancer: Jay Tewake Revised events 2014 Legend Bar
In 2014, Mika Haka recreated his Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras as part of the New Zealand Auckland Pride Festival. This time it was a smaller event held in a bar called Legend Gay Bar. The event was held on the 6 February 2014 Waitangi Day. The aim of the event was not only to shine a light on upcoming New Zealand talent but to also release his single Dress To Express featuring Zakk d’Larté and Hannah Martin.
Set List Performer(s)Song Te Tai Tonga Kapa Haka Haka Mika Skyfall Taki Maori Host Mika Mc’s Yaya, Hannah Martin Break Richie Cattell Laurent Dunningham Vee Mika In the morning Break Lilly Loca’s Burlesque Saloon Siche the O’neill Twins, Brooke & Starce Mattie Hamuera All of Me Hannah & Yaya Break Teen Faggots Come to Life Mika Zakk D’larté Break Yaya Richie Cattell Lilly Loca’s Burlesque Saloon Racheal Timoti-avega Vee Mika Ft.zakk D’larté & Hannah Martin Dress To Express
The Red Light District
In 2016, Mika once again recreated Aroha Mardi Gras. The event was held on Karangahape Road in Auckland CBD outside the infamous Auckland Gay bar Family. The event was held between 12pm and went on till 7 pm, which is a similar schedule to the Big Gay Out. The event was free to the public. This was the first time in 20 year that Karangahape Road has closed down for an event. Parts of the event was filmed for the reality TV series Queens of Panguru where Ramon Te Wake, Jay Tewake, and Maihi Makiha all performed.
Set List
Performer(s)Song Queens of Panguru (Ramon Te Wake, Jay Tewake, and Maihi Makiha) Welcoming to the street Ahakoa Te Aha He Tangata Kapa Haka Break Street Talk and King Homeboy Kimiora Williams-Hart Cast of 2MI Webseries Hosted by TZE Ben Hammond & Illegal Dance Crew Vicki MartinBreak Chainey Nathan Mokoera & Te Amo Acoustic Set Struck on 24/7 Mika and Queens of Panguru Break Christopher Olwage Break Mika
References
External links
Eventfinda Website