- event type:WOMEX 25 Conference Session
- date:24 Oct 2025
- time:15:15 - 16:00
- city/area:Tampere
- venue:Conference Room 4
- country:Finland
- event posted by:Piranha Arts
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Chaired by
Mihka Chee (New Zealand/Australia), Wantok Musik Foundation;
with
Huia Hamon (New Zealand), Integrity Creative Ltd, Kog Studio, Hūhā Music;
Danielle Morgan (Papua New Guinea), Danielle PNG Official
This session highlights powerful Pacific women leading transformative music projects that drive social change. Through participatory initiatives, they foster empowerment, cultural expression, and community cohesion. Presenters will share their methods, outcomes, and impacts – spotlighting key collaborations, challenges, and success stories. By centring culturally grounded approaches, the session offers insight into music as a tool for resilience and transformation, inviting deeper engagement and inspiring action across creative and community sectors.