Fiji Airways elevates travel through sound with first-ever Sonic Branding created by Havas Host and Massive Music

Fiji Airways has created its first-ever sonic branding, developed by Havas Host and Massive Music, marking a new chapter in its brand revitalisation journey.

The new sonic branding deepens the airline’s emotional connection with passengers, by bringing its brand promise, ‘Welcome to Our Home’, to life through music. The team deliberately moved away from the usual tropes of airline audio branding, creating something distinctively its own – richly cultural, modern in its execution, and unmistakably Fijian.

Designed to feel uniquely Fijian and represent its people and culture authentically, the audio will accompany travellers on their journeys from boarding and in-flight to disembarkation, with a warm, welcoming, and world-class presence.

At the core is an emotive 4-minute hero song in the native iTaukei, as well as Fijian Hindi and English. Havas Host created it in collaboration with MassiveMusic, Fijian artists, and the Pasifika Voices Choir, famous for Disney’s Moana. Multiple adaptations have been created to suit different contexts, including audio logos, boarding music, and cut downs for advertising and in-flight communications.

The project also includes a behind-the-scenes film that tells the story of how the anthem was created and celebrates the local talent who were involved.

With this launch, Fiji Airways joins only a handful of national carriers worldwide to establish a fully integrated sonic ecosystem.

“When our passengers hear this song, we want them to feel like they’re part of our Fiji Airways Vuvale and part of our beautiful home – Fiji, with the care, warmth and the genuine kindness we are known for,” said Thomas Robinson, Officer in Charge for Fiji Airways.

Says Laura Mahony, Head of Client Experience at Havas Host: “Working with Fiji Airways on this project has been an incredible honour. Together, we set out to capture what ‘home’ truly sounds like for the people of Fiji – something deliberately different, warm, welcoming, and authentically Fijian.

“This brand anthem brings that feeling to life for every passenger, from the moment they step on board to the moment they land in Fiji. It’s more than music; it’s an invitation into Fiji’s culture.”

“At the heart of this project were Fiji’s own voices, with the renowned Pacifica Voices Choir led by legendary choir master Dr. Ete, adds Dominic Burnham, MassiveMusic. “Their singing carried the spirit of the villages and church choirs where harmony is a way of life. In contrast, featured vocalists Talei, Kuki, and Ra V brought a distinct presence, all embodying the true lead singer - voices that rise above and elevate. Sung in English, iTaukei, and Fijian-Indian alongside other local musicians, they together offered not only their instruments and voices, but also the spirit of community, heritage, and home that defines Fiji,”

The campaign will run across social, online video, digital, and in-flight communications, with the behind-the-scenes film showcasing the creation process and celebrating Fiji’s cultural identity.

Client: Fiji Airways
Agency: Havas Host
Sonic Branding: MassiveMusic / Composer Haydn Walker
Pasifika Voices – Fijian Choir
Dr Igelese Ete – Choirmaster
Talei Burns – Lead vocalist
Kuki Nalawa – Lead vocalist
Ra V – Lead vocalist
Nemia Vanua – Guitarist
Damiano Logaivau – Percussion & iTaukei lyrics transcreation

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