Pacific Music Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the inaugural Pacific Music Awards have been announced. Ardijah and Tha Feelstyle top the nominations – securing nominations for three awards each.

Other artists who have received multiple nominations include Adeaze, Scribe and Dei Hamo – who have been announced as finalists in two awards.

The inaugural Pacific Music Awards will be handed out at the Pasifika festival on March 11, and the winners are:

RADIO 531PI BEST PACIFIC GROUP

Adeaze – ‘Always & For Real’
Ardijah – ‘Journey (Aere’anga)’
D1 Family – ‘Koko Luv’

C4 BEST PACIFIC FEMALE ARTIST

Anna Williams – ‘Searching’
Kat Theo – ‘Waiting’
Sara-Jane Auva’a – ‘Sara-Jane’

NIU FM BEST PACIFIC HIP HOP ARTIST

Dei Hamo – ‘We Gon’ Ride’
Scribe – ‘Dreaming’
Tha Feelstyle – ‘Break it to Pieces’

NZ MUSIC INDUSTRY COMMISSION BEST PACIFIC MALE ARTIST

Dei Hamo – ‘We Gon’ Ride’
Scribe – ‘Dreaming’
Tha Feelstyle – ‘Break it to Pieces’

APRA BEST PACIFIC SONG

Kas Futialo, Ian Seumanu – ‘Su’amalie’
Nainz Tupa’i, Viiz Tupa’i (Adeaze) – ‘Getting Stronger’
Ryan Monga (Ardijah) – ‘Journey (Aere’anga)’

BEST PACIFIC MUSIC ALBUM

Aniseto Falemoe – ‘Afe O Maila Ole Alofa’
Ardijah – ‘Journey’
Ephraim – ‘Moemoea o Avaiki’