Mau Power facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mau Power (Patrick Mau)
Patrick Mau
Background information
Birth name	Patrick James Mau
Origin	Torres Strait Islands, Australia
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2006 - present

Mau Power, whose real name is Patrick James Mau, is a talented hip hop artist. He comes from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait and was the first rapper from this area to tour Australia. He also started his own company called One Blood Hidden Image. This company helps distribute music, make films, and work with media for artists from the Torres Strait.

Mau Power's Music Journey

Mau Power started his music journey early. He recorded his first song when he was just 17 years old. This happened while he was studying in Brisbane.

Working in Media

In 2012, Mau Power worked as a producer for a TV show called Our Stories on National Indigenous Television (NITV). He helped create stories for this show.

Albums and Famous Songs

His second album, The Show Will Go On, came out in 2014. It took two years to make! This album included a new version of the famous song "My Island Home". Mau Power even performed this song with Christine Anu at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony on the Gold Coast in Australia.

Film and Video Production

In 2015, Mau Power was chosen for a special program by Screen Australia. This program helps new Indigenous film producers. He has also made many documentaries and music videos. These videos have been shown on NITV, SBS, ABC, and online. His company also creates videos for health and education groups.

Collaborations and Performances

Mau Power has traveled all over Australia and even to other countries to perform. He has worked with other well-known Australian musicians like Archie Roach and Christine Anu. He was also chosen by Eddie Mabo’s daughter, Gail Mabo, to sing a special song for her father. This song was about the 20th anniversary of the Mabo decision. This important decision changed the idea of terra nullius in Australia, which means "nobody's land."

On January 26, 2020, Mau Power was a special guest performer. He sang at the Sydney Indigenous Smoking Ceremony on Australia Day. In July 2020, he was nominated for two awards at the National Indigenous Music Awards.

About Mau Power

Mau Power grew up on Thursday Island in the Torres Strait. He is a Dhoebaw man from the Guda Malullgal nations. He is guided by two important parts of his life: his Indigenous (Torres Strait Islander) culture and hip hop music.

He has shared that he decided to focus on his music to inspire others.

Mau Power's Music Releases

Studio Albums

Singles

Awards and Nominations

Mau Power has been recognized for his music and contributions.

National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMA) celebrate amazing Indigenous music artists in Australia.

J Awards

The J Awards are Australian music awards started by the radio station Triple J.

Queensland Music Awards

The Queensland Music Awards celebrate the best artists from Queensland, Australia.