Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras

Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras was a 2011 concert show by Mika Haka.[2] It was staged in Takutai Square, Auckland CBD, New Zealand on September 23 with two shows on the same day.[3] The show was part of the New Zealand series of entertainment events that was put on for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.[4] In mid October, Māori Television aired the concerts as a one-hour special.[5] The show was edited from footage of the second performance of the evening.

Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras
Free concert by Mika Haka
VenueTakutai Square, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Date(s)23 September 2011
No. of shows2
Attendance15,000[1]
Websitehttps://www.mikahaka.com/
Mika Haka concert chronology

The shows were a free non ticketed event available to the public.[6] Combining both 6 pm and 8 pm shows, a total of 15,000 attended the event.[7] The show had over 680 people participating in the event, including 400 kids as part of the KA 400.[8] The event was choreographed by Jay Tewake.[9]

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.[10]

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 6 pm Auckland CBD New Zealand Takutai Square
8 pm

Personnel
Choreographer

Revised events

2014 Legend Bar
Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras
Promotional concert by Mika Haka
VenueLegend Bar, Karangahape Road, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Date(s)6 February 2014
No. of shows1
Websitehttps://www.mikahaka.com/

In 2014, Mika Haka recreated his Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras as part of the New Zealand Auckland Pride Festival.[11] 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.[12] 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.[13]

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
Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras: The Red Light District
Free concert by Mika Haka
VenueKarangahape Road, Auckland CBD, New Zealand
Date(s)1 May 2016
No. of shows1
Websitehttps://www.mikahaka.com/

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.[14] 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.[15] 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.[16]

Set List

[17]

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 Martin
Break
Chainey Nathan
Mokoera & Te Amo Acoustic Set
Struck on 24/7
Mika and Queens of Panguru
Break
Christopher Olwage
Break
Mika

References
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  2. "UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY". Theatre View. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  3. "Gig Guide: Events and Performances". Phoenix Belly Dance. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  4. "'Mika's aroha mardi gras' poster". Museum of New Zealand. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  5. "MIKA'S AROHA MARDI GRAS MĀORI TV SPECIAL". Mika Haka. Archived from the original on 2020-01-17. Retrieved 4 September 2019.
  6. "Kōkiri 25 – Tāmaki Makaurau: Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras". TKP. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  7. "Mardis Gras celebrates Kiwi love". Stuff. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  8. "Mika Haka Foundation Annual Report" (PDF). Mika Haka Foundation. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  9. "Mika's AROHA Mardi Gras". Scoop. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  10. "Mika's AROHA Mardi Gras". Under The Radar. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
  11. "Money is the key to freedo". Stuff.co.nz. 9 February 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  12. "Mika's Aroha Mardi Gras". Eventfinda. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  13. "Auckland Pride Festival a time to celebrate". Stuff.co.nz. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  14. "MIKA HAKA TO REVIVIFY AROHA MARDI GRAS". Gay Express. 5 April 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  15. "MIKA RELEASES FULL SCHEDULE FOR THE 2016 AROHA FESTIVAL OF ARTS". Gay Express. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
  16. "Queens of Panguru | Episode 1 | Te Reo Māori Version". Mika Haka Studio. 9 July 2017. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  17. "Setlist" (PDF). Gay Express. Retrieved 13 August 2020.
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