Bio

Christchurch performing arts collective Pacific Underground produces music as part of its mission to tell stories of Pasifka peoples living and growing up in Aoteatora.

Core members Pos Mavaega, Chris Searle and Tanya Muagututi'a have played their original music in almost all their shows to date including the latest play called 'Angels' which featured Tanya's original song 'In The Shade Of The Moonglow' and Tanya and Pos's 'One Vow'.

Through it's various music projects - Soul Defined, PU Soul Me and Island Summer they are joined by musicians - Seta Timo, Rob Payne, Andrew Sione, Hemi Lesatele, Joy Vaele, Chris Muagututi'a, Talia-Rae Mavaega, Rebecca Thompson, and Flo Lafai.

Landmark is PUMP's only recording, and it's name speaks it's premise - a milestone project that launched many careers. Featured on 'Landmark' some of the earliest recordings of Hip Hop icons Antsman, Scribe, Ali and the now defunct "Freeworld Vibe', other artists include the crazy Naked Samoans who created TV3s popular show 'Brotown'.

Band Members:
Pos Mavaega (guitar, bass)
Tanya Muagututi'a (vocals, percussion)
Chris Searle (drums, percussion)