Solomon Islands very own, Lester Bibao Kisina known as Bibao has been announced as the seventh finalist in Pacific Break 2024.

The performer has been creating music for over 10 years as both a songwriter and a singer. Talking about his music he explains that:

“Coming from the slums of Honiara, my music is a mixture of the things I love, the things I see and feel. I try not to box myself into a genre, I always try to experiment with new ideas and test my versatility as an artist.”

He is performing with “All Work Out”, the song according to Bibao discusses belief, trust, resilience and determination.

Speaking to ABC Pacific he added: “For people that might be losing hope or something … this song is just a reminder, if you keep holding on, if you keep putting in the work, everything will work out.”

The participants and songs announced as competing in Pacific Break 2024 to date are:

Fiji – Francisco Bhagwan – “Take Your Time”
Fiji – Kali Tui – “Nanumi Au”
Guam – Microchild – “Canopy”
Papua New Guinea – Tarvin Toune – “Rosie”
Papua New Guinea – Tyron Scott – “Adore You”
Solomon Islands – Lester Bibao Kisina – “All Work Out”
Vanuatu/Solomon Islands – Vanessa Quai feat. Young Davies- “Hemi Oraet”

Pacific Break is the largest music competition in the Pacific region, it is open to unsigned artists living in the Pacific and Timor-Leste.

The contest is organised by ABC Pacific and has been held since 2008, it returned in 2022. The past winners are:

2008 – Vanuatu – 26 Roots – “Broken Promises”
2009 – Papua New Guinea – Emmanuel Mailau – “Children”
2010 – Solomon Islands – III Kings – “You Alone Me Magnify”
2011 – Fiji – BSQ – “Rue Ele Ele remix”
2012 – Cook Islands – Jaik Berg – “My Oh My”
2022 – Papua New Guinea – Danielle – “Fight”
2023 – Fiji – Ju Ben – “Sema Mai”
The jury that will determine the winner of the 2024 edition is as follows:

Ngaiire – Papua New Guinea born Australian musician
Hau Latukefu – ABC Radio Australia presenter
Sose Fuamoli – ABC Radio Australia presenter
Rick Howe – ABC Radio Australia presenter

The winner receives an all-expenses paid trip to perform at WOMADelaide. The contest has launched the careers of singers across the Pacific region opening up performances and concerts. The winner will be revealed on October 2 on ABC Radio Australia’s Nesia Daily. 

 

 

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