Born and raised in Te Tai Tokerau, Vincent is passionate about the arts, Toi Māori, and empowering youth. With over two decades in the theatre scene—spanning musicals, plays, kapa haka, and Māori performing arts— he has honed his craft on and off the stage. A former Going West Poetry Slam champion, he also facilitates spoken word workshops, sharing his 20 years of experience as a poet and wordsmith.