PROWL FEST 2026: Setu Mosegi on Giving Back to the Pacific Community Through Waacking

For Pacific communities, spaces to be seen, heard and celebrated matter.

As part of PROWL FEST 2026 within the Auckland Pride Festival, Aotearoa street dance advocate Setu Mosegi is focused on giving back to the community that shaped him.

Setu spoke about the importance of being the person he once needed. Through waacking, he encourages young Pacific and queer people to take up space confidently and express themselves without apology. For him, dance is freedom, storytelling and connection. It is a way to inspire the next generation to be fully themselves.

Led by Artistic Director Hayley Walters-Tekahika, PROWL FEST centres takatāpui, queer and underserved communities across Tāmaki Makaurau. The kaupapa is about removing barriers and creating culturally affirming environments where Pacific bodies can lead, create and thrive in street dance spaces.

There is still time to be part of the movement.

PROWL Dance Theatre Performance + After Party
Raynham Park Studio
Friday 27 and Saturday 28 February, 8pm
The award winning work PROWL explores femininity, identity and self expression through powerful street dance theatre, with special guest appearances from House of Coven-Aucoin.

PROWL FEST is more than a series of events. It is about community, visibility and creating spaces where Pacific and takatāpui people can move, gather and belong.