You can hear it in the gentle rasp of his wave-washed vocal soul. You can see it in his smile. For Iam Tongi, music is about transformation – and it always has been. A Hawaiian-born singer-songwriter and the Season 21 champion of American Idol, the 20-year-old Tongi first picked up a ukulele in the fifth grade, immersed in a deeply musical world filled with the traditional singing and dance of Pacific Island cultures. Living in the small town of Kahuku on the northern tip of Ohau, Tongi learned to sing from his father, who in turned had learned from his father before him. Clearly blessed with an expressive, charismatic voice, Tongi was pushed hard and developed a multi-faceted sound blending island reggae with the influence of his family record collection – which included country (Kenny Rogers), classic rock (Dr. Hook), and R&B (Luther Vandross). By 13 Tongi had played his first show, but after moving to Seattle a few years later – and losing his father in 2021 – the young talent nearly gave music up completely. His mother secretly signed him up for American Idol, and after Tongi’s viral audition performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” became one of Idol’s all time emotional highlights, he went on to win Season 21, making history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show. With a thriving fanbase which supports millions of global on-demand streams and social media followers and nationwide concert tours, Tongi now begins a new chapter of life and music. Teaming up with acclaimed songwriter/producer Johnny Reid, his 2024 single “Road to Hana” marks a creative transition leaning into his cultural heritage and musical roots – but also the man he’s become. Fusing breezy beach balladry and sunshine country with laid-back soul, gospel, and more, new music is in the works, as Tongi looks to spread a feel-good message of positivity to the horizon, and beyond.

promo: ootoropromo@gmail.com

bookings:
ben.hogan@unitedtalent.com
wilcox.weaver@unitedtalent.com

delivering new age of house music.

MGMT: Info@2night-global.co.uk

North + South America Booking:
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chad.cohen@unitedtalent.com

EU + UK Booking:
paul@primarytalent.com

MGMT max.necus@redlightmanagement.com
(US/CA) jake.bernstein@teamwass.com
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In 2017, in the Australian coastal town of Gerringong, a four-piece alternative rock band was born. Blending the sounds of classic rock & roll with a contemporary indie flavour Pacific Avenue stems influence from bands such as Hockey Dad, Skeggs, Gang of Youths, Powderfinger, Catfish & The Bottlemen and Crowded House. 

Finding local success with their early releases the band released their debut EP “Strawberry Skies” in 2019 which featured some of their most widely acclaimed work to date with the singles “Excuse Me” and “Something Good” having been streamed over half a million times worldwide. The body of work demonstrated the band’s knack for writing timeless rock tunes and solidified their place in the Aussie rock canon as one of the best emerging acts in the country. 

Pacific have sold out shows around Australia and have supported acts such Tash Sultana, Ocean Alley, Lime Cordiale, Thelma Plum, The Wombats, Skeggs, San Cisco and the Vanns 

Pacific Avenue have just released their first single of 2020 “My Hero”

✨ a mosaic of poolside grooves and lingering, sun-kissed melodies ✨
new album "Enemies" out now
est 2015, Miami FL. 
Robby Hunter • Pat Howard • John Coughlin

We are an indie electronic duo based in Honolulu, HI. Adventure is in our blood; we are striving to create something that is original, authentic, and purposeful. Our music is a means of expressions, reflecting our passion for the surf and anything outdoors. We truly believe that music is the biggest common denominator when it comes to bringing people together. Our goal is to use our music to spread love and positivity wherever we go. Life is too short to settle, and we want to inspire people to create their own paths, and chase their wildest dreams.

It's a Red Dirt, Southern Rock kind of thing.

Honolulu//Okazaki//San Diego

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