Pacific Stories: A new edition of Pacific Myths and Legends brings 20 traditional tales to readers, including stories from Vanuatu, with illustrations by Jenny Cooper. Regional Music: Solomon Islands singer Yang Souljja will perform his blend of R&B, soul, gospel and Pacific rhythms at Fiji’s FMF Uprising Festival on November 14; his catalogue includes tracks titled “Vanuatu” and “Take Me to PNG.” Melanesian Culture: The Melanesian Festival Aotearoa celebrated five years in Auckland, bringing together communities from Vanuatu and across the region for music, dance, food, arts and crafts. Pacific Reggae: PNG artist Anslom is taking his socially conscious reggae to wider audiences after recent performances in Vanuatu and New Caledonia. Cruise Entertainment: Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas is back in Sydney for the summer, with South Pacific sailings calling at Port Vila and Mystery Island, plus the musical We Will Rock You onboard.