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AELAN RIDDIM RETURNS

By Becky Bui Honiara music lovers are in for a treat as the Aelan Riddim Music Festival returns for an epic show this weekend in Honiara. First launched last year, the festival aims to celebrate Pacific music, culture, and unity by connecting artists from across Melanesia and local performers on…

27 May 2026

Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Artists Arrive in Fiji Ahead of Wan Fire Music Show
By Alfred Pagepitu Solomon Islands music sensation Sean Rii, also known as Richard Saeni, has arrived in Fiji ahead of his first-ever live performance in the country at the Wan Fire Music Show at Vodafone Arena in Suva this Saturday. Sean Rii will take the stage with his live band, D# Band.
27 Nov 2025
Church
Christafari Concert at Kukum Field Postponed to Monday, June 9 at 5 PM — Rain or Shine | “You Are Loved” Tour Continues in Honiara Despite the Storms
HONIARA, SOLOMON ISLANDS — June 8, 2025 — Due to heavy flooding at Kukum Field and surrounding streets, tonight’s much-anticipated free concert by Christafari, the world’s leading Gospel reggae band, has been officially postponed to Monday, June 9 at 5 PM.
8 Jun 2025
Entertainment
Music rights workshop in Honiara
By Mary Idu A music rights workshop is currently underway in Honiara. The work aims to educate participants on copyright and intellectual property, marking a significant step in promoting the rights of local musicians.
20 May 2025
Entertainment
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea Hosts Onetox Band
Solomon Islands High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea, His Excellency William Soaki once again welcomed the legendary Onetox band to the Solomon Islands High Commission for a meaningful exchange.
2 Dec 2024
Tradition
Eleanor and Ethno Solomons thrive in NZ Experience
By Alex Dadamu Ethno Solomon Islands recently participated in the Ethno New Zealand camp and performed at the Auckland Folk Festival, thanks to the support of Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI).
12 Feb 2024
Awards/Recognitions
Ukulele tops global song contest – Djooky Awards
Solomon Islands renowned artists Blad P2A of DMP and Khazin’s hit single ‘Ukulele’ has won the first place of the Djooky music awards – the world’s largest online song contest.
30 Nov 2021
Entertainment
Jaro Local wins International award
Solomon Islands very own Jeremy Saeni, known by his stage-name ‘Jaro Local’ has won the “Best International Pacific Artist” with his hit song ‘Daki Ni Tangarareh’ at the Pacific Music Awards in New Zealand.
24 May 2019
Entertainment
Third time’s the charm for 2018 Solo Icon
Solo Icon has crowned its 2018 winner Sunday night. Simon Kosa, 23 from Western and Malaita Province took home the coveted title for the senior category after singing his final song, ‘Somebody to Love’ from Queen. This was the third time for Mr Kosa to enter the competition.
11 Dec 2018
Solomon Islands
Famous Roviana composer and musician dies
A famous composer and musician of Roviana died at his home early this morning. Ronald Bei Langono Talasasa was 85. He was the composer of many songs in the Roviana language several of which are still sung when Roviana people gather for celebrations.
23 Jul 2018
Entertainment
Independence celebrations brought to NRH Patients
Patients at the National Referral Hospital, NRH, have been encouraged to be part of today’s 40th independence anniversary celebrations. Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, George Palua made the statement this afternoon when welcoming patients and members of the public to today’s Swing to the…
6 Jul 2018
Artists
Jahboy set to make historic reggae tour
Local reggae sensation, Kirwan Hatigeva, famously known as ‘Jahboy’, is set to make a historic performance at the ‘One Love Reggae’ festival in Southern Hemisphere, Tauranga New Zealand, next year. The two day festival is the largest reggae carnival in the Southern Hemisphere.
15 Jun 2018
Artists
Take inspiration from local music: veteran musician calls for return to roots
Peter Lui never took guitar lessons. His brother had a guitar — the common Pacific brand — and he often watched his brother play. “One day I saw the guitar lying in our house,” he said. “I picked up the guitar and started playing — that’s how it all started.” What it started was a
6 Dec 2017
Fiji
FIJI’s TOP MUSICIAN VISITS HONIARA ON BUSINESS TRIP
One of Fiji’s top musicians and singer, Tuverea Tuamoto was in the country on a short business trip. The lead vocalist for Fiji’s Nasio Domoni band who also featured Solomon Islands’ artist Young Devie in few of their songs, told SIBC News his band is planning to visit Solomon Islands in the…
22 Oct 2016
Honiara City
SOLOMON VOICES WELCOMED IGELESI ETE
The Solomon Voices Choir have welcomed the presence of Musical Maestro Mr. Igelese Ete and Fijian Youth Leader, Peter Waqavonovono. The duo is currently in the country to prepare 200 students for the 2016 Solomon Islands High School Choral Festival.
4 Jul 2016
Artists
ROSIE TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE
Rosie Delma the young sensation who attracts millions of viewers – pairing up with Jamaica’s reggae artist Conkarah in Adele’s Cover song ‘Hello’ will next week release a new single ‘hot’ off the recording machine.
5 Feb 2016
Artists
SIMF AIMS TO ACHIEVE TANGIBLE BENEFITS
The Interim President of the Solomon Islands Music Federation Dennis Marita has said the Federation’s objective is to ensure that they achieve tangible benefits for musicians in the country.
22 Nov 2015
Entertainment
CHRISTAFARI TO HONIARA IN OCTOBER
American gospel reggae artist of all-time, Christafari will perform live in Honiara on 28 October this year. Tour details posted online via REVERBNATION.com says the band will perform live at the Rove police field, West Honiara. It says gates will open at 2 pm while the band will perform at 5.30pm.
16 Aug 2015
People
PEOPLE URGED TO SHOW HOSPITALITY TO VISITING MUSICIAN, CONKARAH
The Deputy Police Commissioner has urged Honiara residents to show hospitality to visiting Jamaican musician, Conkarah. Juanita Matanga made the statement this week, whilst speaking to journalists at the weekly police conference.
10 Oct 2014
Top Headlines
JAMAICAN REGGAE ARTIST TEAMING UP WITH LOCAL RAW TALENTS
Sensational Jamaican Reggae artist Conkarah is teaming up with local raw talents- 56 hop rod on a new musical video clip. In an exclusive interview with SIBC news yesterday afternoon, Conkarah whose real name is Nicholas Murray says local reggae bands have impressed him.
1 Oct 2014