EMA I'U

EMA I'U (pronounced Emma ee oo) is a full time creative of Samoan/ Pakeha heritage based in Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa. She is known as ‘The Queen of Open Mic’ having run multiple community events over the last 9 years and performs regularly with her bands Lucky May and Coco-Rocky. Renowned for her soulful and versatile voice, Ema draws in audiences with her storytelling and powerful stage presence with a background in performing arts and environmental activism. She formed the charitable Arts Trust: Holding Space Aotearoa and Songwriters4ClimateAction is one of her leading projects. Ema has been working on multiple RnB pop tracks with Producer Nathan Judd (Producer of the Year, Pacific Music Awards 2021) as part of a New Music Development Project. 'Midnight Mistress' and 'Top Shelf' are the first singles from their collaboration. Her latest single release ‘Flower of Life’ was made with support from NZ on Air and Boosted X Moana and is the title track for her forthcoming debut album (planned for release later in 2024). It’s narrative music video is being well received; premiering at SXSW Sydney, selected for Maoriland Film Festival and more festival screenings to be confirmed.
 
 
Nominated for:
NZ ON AIR BEST PACIFIC MUSIC VIDEO
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