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To perform in Las Angeles USA as one of 2 Maori in a 50 strong NZ BLACK STARS TEAM!

$265 donated
Given by 5 generous donors in 11 weeks

I urgently need financial assistance of sponsorship or donations to make it possible for me to take my exclusive music to the world stage!

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John Hohepa was selected to represent New Zealand as one of the BLACK STARS at the 21st Anniversary of the World Championships Of Performing Arts in USA 29th June-12 July 2017. WCOPA Anniversary held at the WESTIN HOTEL, Long Beach California USA. The Black Stars will represent New Zealand for the 11th year running in an Olympic Competition of over 50 nations that searches for new and aspiring groups and individuals for the gold, silver and bronze medals. Other prizes of scholarships, cash and the prestigious world title must be won. This is a very special opportunity for me to compete internationally which may only come once in a lifetime!

Without any of your help I would be unable reach my goals of performing at the highest standard of music entertainment.

john william hohepa's involvement (page creator)

I am a solo performer with an exclusive, blue's, rock and r'n b performance as the JONI BE GUD ROAD SHOW. I am 1 of 2 Maori in a team of 50 representing the colourful cultures of New Zealand. As a song writer I have an assortment of easy listening gospel, rock, country, blues, reggae, rap, hip hop, R'n B music and namely Maori Waiata! My song Sweet Yesterday is on Iwi Radio Stations. I am completing a song with L.A Rapper Julo TITLED with the groove and have a demo recording of 15 songs. I have I've been a fulltime student of the Music Arts since 2013 at Otara Music Arts Centre, the Music Audio Institute of New Zealand and currently wait to continue in the Arts with Te Wananga O Aotearoa!

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Unfortunately the costs to make his dream come true is +-$6.500 NZDper contestant. This amount covers airline tickets, accommadation, entry fees, seminars, team uniforms and taxes.

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Maureen Pugh
Maureen Pugh on 28 Feb 2017
Good on you Todd. Great cause!
$50
john william hohepa

Hi Maureen I'm unsure as to who Todd is but I kinow who Godd is and I'm hoping he told you about my giva a little page. My best to you for your support towards my dream. Kia Ora!

john william hohepa
Lyall Bowsher
Lyall Bowsher on 28 Feb 2017
Kiaora Uncle
$100
john william hohepa

Far out thank you my whanaunga balling my eyes! Arohanui... Big Hugz Boom Boom Bam Bam Bulaar!

john william hohepa
kathleen heihei
kathleen heihei on 24 Feb 2017
$5
Daryn
Daryn on 23 Feb 2017
Erere ana i te rangi! Hoki mai te tonu wairua!
$10
Waina Reo
Waina Reo on 23 Feb 2017
This Koha was made to Joni to help the journey as a participant of the World Championships Of Performing of Arts in Los Angeles in June 2017.
$100
john william hohepa

It means the world to me in this koha for the journey ahead, especially being the first made by anyone to open my give a little...It is my pledge to repay you in some way and always appreciate my people who really give all they can for aroha! Nga manaaki kia koe Waina, kia rangimarie. Na JBG John William Hohepa

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This campaign started on 11 Feb 2017 and ended on 1 May 2017.