JGeeks will perform their first show in America at BYU–Hawaii on Friday, May 17, in the Cannon Activities Center.
BYU–Hawaii Performance Series looks for wholesome entertainment that appeals to the student population. JGeeks, made up of three main members Jermaine, Eru, and Marino, incorporate modern twists on cultural Maori elements. They took second place on New Zealand’s Got Talent, increasing their popularity.
“A student approached Performance Series asking about having JGeeks perform here. We looked into it and contacted them,” said Briana Petersen, a Performance Series student worker and senior studying TESOL, from Japan. “They have been extremely helpful and are aware of the audience.”
This will be one of the largest Performance Series events ever held. As of May 15, over 1500 tickets had been sold. “We had over 600 orders online, but had to close it due to the demand. The 70 VIP tickets sold out in a day,” said Petersen. “Some are coming from other Hawaiian islands to see the performance, as well as from the mainland. There are even some coming from as far away as New York.”
Friday, May 17
6:00 PM- Box office opens
8:00 PM- Doors open
8:30 PM- Preshow: including a welcome from a Hawaiian chief from the PCC and the New Zealand village
9:00 PM- Performance starts
Ticket Prices
$10 Students
$15 BYU–Hawaii Faculty/Missionary/Military
$20 General Admission
Upcoming Performance Series headliners include Mindy Gledhill and Alex Boye in Fall Semester 2013.
For more information on JGeeks, click here. Like the Performance Series Facebook page for the chance to win tickets to Performance Series events.