Cook Islands Tenor - Ridge Ponini

I am excited to announce an intimate fundraiser concert in Auckland with my amazing friend Holly Evans as we get ready to take on the UK!

I have attached a link below to purchase your tickets from, and get in quick as seats are limited.

We’re also both semi-finalists in the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest and feeling really grateful… So you dont want to miss out on this concert.😉

You asked when my concerts were, well here you go everyone.
If you're a Cook Islander please buy the VIP tickets nothing less - thank you ra 🤣

Ka kite 🇨🇰

Ticket Link: ⬇️ ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/in-concert-fundraising-for-ridge-holly-tickets-1987569909102?fbclid=IwY2xjawRg3TlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR6GHu8zfHmrLJO_GnP5DCXhi6nDJaDIrW6P622T9j92c-edM4YYF5iMlxTXcQ_aem_Am_XQePZ5LA136Haa8WkBA

Thank you God!

Super excited to announce that I am a Semi-Finalist for the prestigious Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest 2026.

Grateful to be given this opportunity and I look forward to the preparations leading up to this event.

Kuki To The World 🇨🇰 Always!
See you soon Wellington

Kia Orana everyone 🌸

Big April energy coming up and I’m excited to finally share what’s ahead! 🎶✨

I’ll be performing as the tenor soloist with the Wellington Orchestra and Orpheus Choir Wellington, presenting "Mozart’s Requiem" alongside "To shiver the Sky" by Christopher Tin.
📍 Michael Fowler Centre
🗓 18 April
https://www.orpheuschoir.org.nz/our-concerts/mozart-requiem-shiver

Then the very next week, I’ll be heading north for something really special—my first fundraising concert at the beautiful Milky way glowworm Waipu Caves
🗓 ANZAC Day – 25 April
https://www.waipucaves.nz/events

Feeling incredibly grateful for these back-to-back opportunities to make music with amazing colleagues and share these moments with you all.

If you’re around, come through and show some love - would mean the world ❤️

Finally, I can announce! 🎉

I’m so excited to share that I’ll be joining the National Opera Studio in London!

From the small island of Rarotonga, the village of Nikao,tapere Rangiura all the way to London — what a journey.

I’ll be moving in August to start this next chapter. Stay tuned for my fundraising concerts!

Big thanks to my village and everyone who’s supported me — this is for you!

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We are excited to introduce the 2026/27 cohort of Young Artists joining the National Opera Studio. These exceptional artists will undergo nine months of intensive training to prepare them for successful careers in today’s opera world.

Our Young Artists receive top-level coaching in music, vocals, and languages, along with training in stagecraft, physical disciplines, and resilience. They will also gain performance experience through masterclasses, livestreamed recitals, concerts in London, and orchestral residencies with our esteemed partner companies.

Training is fully funded, with a monthly performance stipend, additional bursary support, and extra funds for singing lessons and auditions.

Find out more about each artist:
https://www.nationaloperastudio.org.uk/news/announcing-our-2026-27-young-artists/