Bio

Sara-Jane is an established Pacific award winning entertainer based in New Zealand with Samoan and Kiwi heritage.

First captivating the hearts of her fans through pop group "Pacific Soul" followed by debut album “Sara-Jane”, her accolades include Best Pacific Artist (2005) NZ Pacific Music Awards, Best Pacific Album (2004) New Zealand Music Awards and (2004) Hawaiian Music Awards.

Having released three albums and featured on numerous compilations, Sara-Jane is well versed in international travel both sharing and educating about the new Pacific Pop phenomenon. She is also a proficient Jazz vocalist with performances at the Sydney International Jazz festival, and the acclaimed Monterey Jazz Festival (USA) under her belt.

As an entertainer, she defines quality and professionalism with performances in front of many dignitaries, sports personalities and government officials. Special highlights include performing for international Hollywood celebrity THE ROCK (Dwayne Johnson) (07/04) and at the World Expo\'s Samoa day in Shanghai, China (08/10) .

In 2011 Sara-Jane released her first academic writing on the New Zealand Pacific Music awards (in the tertiary textbook ‘Home, Land and Sea Situating Music in Aotearoa’) which stemmed from her honours degree in Ethnomusicology researching the impacts of urban life for Pacific music and musicians in New Zealand. She also celebrated her admission to the bar as a registered solicitor of the high court of New Zealand. In 2012 Sara-Jane was bestowed with the leadership award ‘Marking Their Mark’ from St Cuthbert’s College (Auckland) for recognition of her musical and academic contributions to Pacific Music.

Her entertainment company "Sara-Jane Ltd", now in the seventh year of operation focuses on professional Pacific, Gospel & Jazz entertainment, as well as providing consultancy in the areas of music education and creative enterprise. She has experience in TV and media through Television New Zealand as Production Manager for current affairs shows Sunday, 20/20 and Fair Go(2006), and youth shows presenting "Polyfest" and "Pasifika Beats". Sara-Jane Ltd also provides contracted services for project management from international organisations to local community groups.

A multi talented entertainer, music director and educator, Sara-Jane is the quintessential Pacific diva of our time.

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page
• Twitter Page
• Youtube Page
• Apple Music Page