Biography
Sam has been vocal from the moment he was born - say his parents!!
At his 2nd birthday party - he sang 'Happy Birthday' louder and stronger and more in tune than everyone else.
Then when Sam was at Preschool (4yrs old) a local radio station came in to interview preschoolers for a segment on their morning show. Sam interviewed well and they invited into the studio the next day. He recorded for an hour with nearly half of the session singing several MJ numbers.
His new entrant teacher at school the following year asked his mother if he could perform a solo "I Can See Clearly Now" at the school Christmas Concert! Sam took it all in his stride but when he finished and the audience were all crying, it was then his mother realised he had been blessed with an exceptional talent she couldn't ignore. Sam was just 5yrs old.
Sam's family moved to Auckland in 2005 when he was 7yrs old - and he joined a local Auckland Childrens Musical Theatre group - his first show being Peter Pan. Sam quickly caught the musical theatre 'bug' and he continued to perform in many of their shows every year as an opportunity to sing and perform.
Sam started posting videos of his performances on YouTube in 2007 so his family and friends from around NZ could keep up with what he was doing. He now has a total of nearly 2 million YouTube views and along the way he has won himself many awesome friends, supporters and fans from all around the world.
Sam is staunchly proud of his Pacific Island heritage - his father insists his musical ability comes from his Cook Island roots. His mum thinks it could have come from his paternal grandfather who was a Radio Announcer, Theatre Performer, Singer and Actor! Either way - Sam has been blessed and we hope you enjoy Sam and the awesome sounds he brings to you.
Performance Schedule
25 Dec 2011 Christmas Day Entertainment at Auckland City Mission annual Christmas Dinner
Dec 2011 Special guest at Rise, VibeOne fundraiser for CanTeen for the 2nd year
Dec 2011 Carols on the Green, Browns Bay
Oct 2011 Hyundai Code, Maori Television - see link of performance on front page
May - Dec 11 Performed regular monthly gig with band Quarter Cast at Realife Browns Bay
April 11 Top 10 finalist at the Hershey Easter Show Talent Quest
2 April 11 Performed "Aotearoa" at the Rise Up Christchurch Fundraiser
27 Mar 11 Auckland International Cultural Festival at Mt Roskill
23 Mar 11 Recorded "Aotearoa" - tribute song for Christchurch earthquake
13 Feb 11 Summer City Festival, Albany Lakes with live band
27 Jan 11 Won Best Emerging Artist at Parachute Festival with Hannah - supported by Descend and Luke
Dec 10 CanTeen fundraiser Rise
Nov 10 Intermediate Battle of the Bands - won Best Vocalist Award singing Stairway to Heaven
Sept Lead role in Short Film "Closed Doors" - playing the role of 13yr old Ryan with leukemia
Sept TV Presenter for In-Between TV6 - Segment on Careers Experience
July Spot Prize Winner in Evolta online singing competition
July Finalist and Winner in Westfield 5 Minutes of Fame, Pakuranga, Auckland
July Finalist in Soundcheck Showcase (Judges Top5 Choice) in Melbourne
26 May-5 Jun Macbeth production by Stage2 in the lead role of Macduff's son
20-22 May 2010 Peter Pan production by NYTC at Aotea Centre in the lead role of John
24 April 2010 Miss North Shore Beauty Pageant Final at the Spencer on Byron, Takapuna
20 Mar 2010 Performed at the Down Syndrome annual Buddy Walk Mt Eden
22 Feb 2010 Released first original song "Break These Walls"
19 Feb 2010 Haiti Fundraiser, Celsuis Bar, Botany Junction
29 Jan 2010 Finalist and Runner-up in Parachute Got Talent at Parachute Festival - followed by interview & performance at Life FM
23,24,25 Dec Sam and the OLIVER Boys, Parnell Road
12 Dec 2009 Coca Cola Christmas in the Park, Auckland - broadcast later on National TV3
Nov Competed in the Intermediate Battle of the Bands, won Best Vocalist Award singing Pinball Wizard
Oct/Nov 09 Oliver Musical - with Auckland Theatre Company at SkyCity
1-7 Oct 09 Tommy Musical - playing 10yr old Tommy - with Stage2 Productions in Auckland at Maidment Theatre
8 Sept 09 Interviewed on Studio2 TV2, did an All Black Quiz and performed 2 Michael Jackson songs
29 Aug 09 Special guest on The Flea FM Radio Station with Liam McEwan - for MJ's birthday - singing, MJ quiz and talking MJ stuff
9 Aug 09 Won 1st prize at NCC "So You Think You've Got Talent' talent quest
9 Aug 09 Performed at Telethon A Big Night In - and interview on More FM live
6-8 Aug 09 Played Mini-Troy in High School Musical 2 at Aotea Centre - with NYTC
July 09 Finalist in the finals in the Westfield 5 Minutes of Fame singing comp
July 09 Duet with Hannah on National TV Sunrise - O Holy Night
July 09 Interviewed on Sunrise TV to talk about his singing, rugby and his 'infamous faint'.
Jun 09 Won Copy Cats Comp on The Erin Simpson Show and flew to Chch to perform live on the show
May 09 Performed the NZ National Anthem live on SkySport TV show 'The Crowd Goes Wild'
Apr 09 Performed at Auckland Grammar Junior Rugby Club - Open Day
Mar 09 Competed at NZ final Aim to Fame competition, singing 8 songs - 5 gold and 3 silver
Mar 09 Sam and KIDZ ROCK performed at the annual Wigs on the Waterfront festival
Dec 08 Sam finished recording and released his Demo CD
Dec 08 NYTC "The Wiz" production - Sam played Lead Munchkin
Sept 08 Sam and Hannah performed at a Masquerade Ball for Waipeirera Trust
July 08 Competed at World Championship of Performing Arts in Hollywood - won 6gold, 3silver, 1industry award, 5 plaques
Jun 08 Sam and KIDZ ROCK performed at Superstrike Manukau
Jun 08 NYTC "Grease" - played lead role of Johnny Casino
Jun 08 Sam and KIDZ ROCK performed a fundraiser at Parnell School with Clinton Randell
May 08 Sam and KIDZ ROCK performed at Waiwera Hot Pools
May 08 First prize for most entertaining performance at Mt Albert Library Talent Quest
April 08 KIDZ ROCK performed at Rainbows End
April 08 Sam performed as a soloist at Parnell School Gala
April 08 Sam and KIDZ ROCK held a Fundraising Concert with special guest Ben Lummis
Mar 08 Sam received 3 Gold Medals at NZ Final Aim to Fame singing competition
Mar 08 KIDZ ROCK performed at Pasifika Festival 08
Feb 08 KIDZ ROCK performed at Wigs Festival, Auckland Viaduct Harbour
Aug 07 NYTC "High School Musical Encore" - performing at Civic Theatre
July 07 Contestant and winner on Sticky Stars, Sticky TV
June 07 NYTC "High School Musical" - performing at Aotea Centre. 10 shows in 4 days
May 07 First prize for most entertaining performance at Mt Albert Library Talent Quest.
Dec 06 First prize at St Heliers Talent Quest - "Please Come Home for Christmas"
Dec 06 KIDZ ROCK performed at Carols by the Sea at Mission Bay
Dec 06 KIDZ ROCK performed at a Fundraising event at Ayrlies Garden, Whitford.
29 Sep 06 ACMT Musical show - 'Steppin Out' at Sky City. Lead role of Oliver and Guest Spot singing a duet with Clinton Randell
30 July 06 Contestant (and callback) on Maorioke a singing competition for Maori Television
Fri 4 Aug 06 Sam was invited to Great Barrier Island to perform at Kaitoke School.
Sat 13 May 06 Sam and the Rockettes - Aotea Centre Market celebrating NZ Music Month
20 Mar 06 Sam and the Rockettes performed a corporate gig at Auckland Zoo
3 Dec 05 Sam and the Rockettes performed at the kids rock concert in Auckland Domain
25 Nov 05 ACMT - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat - Little Joe lead role
July 2005 Supported the Vienna Boys Choir on an NZ tour - with Parnell School Choir.
May 2005 ACMT Sam played a Lost Boy in Peter Pan musical
Dec 2004 UCA (Universal Childrens Audio) Studio Recording - chorus and lead singer - 'Kiwi Kidsongs 14'
Nov 2004 Soloist at Carols Singalong at a local church performing "Happy Christmas War is Over" by John Lennon.
Dec 2003 1st prize in school Talent Quest singing "Yesterday was Just the Beginning of My Life" (NZ Idol version) with Rose
Dec 2002 School Concert - solo performance 'I Can See Clearly Now" 5yrs old
Aug 2001 The Breeze Radio Interview and Recording - preschool segment interview and singing 3 MJ songs. 4 yrs old.
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