CHOIR SINGING WORKSHOP | 10.30am – 12.00pm followed by a 30-minute showing
Lift your voice with Community leader and Cultural Facilitator, Lauaki Masima (NSWCPC)

Known for his passion for Tongan cultural arts and strong community presence, Lauaki Masima brings heart and energy to this choir-style singing workshop. With a background in Tongan Faiva and leading community and church based performances, Lauaki creates welcoming spaces where culture, connection and expression come together.

Whether you’re confident in your voice or just love to sing with others, this workshop invites you to raise your voice in harmony with your community.

TONGAN TAU’OLUNGA WORKSHOP | 10.30am – 12.00pm followed by a 30-minute showing
Experience the art of Tau’olunga with renowned choreographer, Nella Mounga (Ma’u Tau’olunga Creatives)

As the founder and director of Ma’u Tauʻolunga Creatives, Nella Mounga brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this Tauʻolunga workshop. He will guide you through the dance’s intricate movements, offering insight into its cultural significance and the storytelling embedded in every gesture.

No matter your experience level, this workshop invites you to embrace the beauty and discipline of Tauʻolunga. Mou me‘a mai and immerse yourself in the grace and power of tau’olunga!

SIVA SAMOA WORKSHOP | 1.00pm – 2.30pm followed by a 30-minute showing
Connect to your roots with founder of Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts, Maryjane Mckibbin-Schwenke

Highly-respected community leader and cultural arts teacher, Maryjane Mckibbin-Schwenke, will guide you through an intensive Siva Samoa workshop, drawing from her expansive knowledge and deep passion for Samoan culture as former Miss Samoa (1997-1998).

Whether you’re new to Siva or looking to refine your skills, this is a rare opportunity to learn from one of Samoa’s finest. Step into PYT Fairfield and siva mai!

HIP HOP WORKSHOP | 1.00pm – 2.30pm followed by a 30-minute showing
Get ready to move your body with award-winning performer and community leader, Eliam Royalness (Pioneers Megacrew)

Eliam Royalness, founder and director of award-winning dance crew The Pioneers and trailblaizer in Australia’s hip hop and ballroom scenes, will share his expertise and get you moving in a BEGINNER FRIENDLY hip hop dance workshop.

Learn the moves, style and presence that have made Eliam a standout performer and artist. Bring your energy and let’s get ready to dance!

EMERGING PRODUCER & EVENT CURATOR – Neda Taha

Neda Taha is an interdisciplinary artist from Western Sydney whose creative journey began in street hip-hop as a young founding member of the award-winning dance crew, The Pioneers. Her work spans dance, theatre, and film, with performances that have graced prestigious stages like the Sydney Opera House and at the World Expo 2020 in Dubai. Neda’s talents as an actor and deviser are highlighted with credits in the Helpmann-nominated dance theatre show ‘Playlist’, and short film‘The Whispering Glass’, which premiered to a sold-out crowd at the Sydney Opera House. Neda also gained recognition as the principal dancer in BLKB3RY’s viral music video ‘Ha’ele Ki Pilitania’, which has garnered over 4 million views on YouTube.

In 2023, Neda made her directorial debut with Tuân’s Party, which enjoyed a sold-out premiere and a critically acclaimed remount season in 2025, earning ★★★★ from WhatsTheShow and praise from ABC Radio’s Rod Quinn as “the best show he’s seen all year.” Neda is also a dedicated member of PYT Fairfield, where she has made significant contributions as a Director, Actor, Co-Writer, and Senior Tutor for their after-school drama program, ‘Junior Ensemble’. Her commitment to nurturing young talent, coupled with her impactful work across various artistic disciplines, continues to define her as a vital force in the Australian arts community. Looking ahead, in 2026 Neda will embark on the development of her first solo work, ‘Finding Jody Jenkins’, marking a new chapter in her artistic practice. This project will see her deepen her craft as a performer, writer, and multidisciplinary storyteller, expanding her voice as an independent artist while continuing to refine the skills that have shaped her career to date.