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With close to two decades experience as an Artist, Cultural Leader and Storyteller, Stan Walker (tribe affiliations: Tūhoe, Ngāi TeRangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Pūkenga, Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Whakaue and Ngai Tahu) feels like it’s just the beginning.
Stepping into the spotlight in 2009, the last 7 years have been dedicated to deepening the connection with his cultural identity, reclaiming his life and health, and weaving this journey of reclamation into his artistic expression. Stan has never been clearer on his mission and journey saying “My purpose has always been to uplift, empower and serve the people, my people, Indigenous people. Through my music and message, I inspire to bring hope, life, healing and joy. The world needs it now more than ever”.
The Tauranga, New Zealand native has a plethora of platinum selling tracks and albums, and has won numerous prestigious awards across Australia and New Zealand. He has also developed an artistic ecosystem that has seen him create across numerous mediums and add Author, Actor, Business Owner, Director, Fashion Designer, Creative Director and Producer to his repertoire. His artistry has been shaped by everything he has been through, and his work is informed by a Māori and Indigenous worldview that is strongly driven by community, a view that he hopes will contribute to better outcomes for future generations.