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Aaradhna earlier this year.
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Aaradhna made a splash at the Pacific Music Awards this year, taking home three awards at the Due Drop Event Centre in Manukau, Auckland.
Pacific Music Awards Trust spokesperson Rev Mua Strickson-Pua said Thursday night’s ceremony marked 20 years of celebrating Pacific music in New Zealand, honouring not only the artists but also their families, communities and country.
“We haven’t forgotten who we are and where we came from, and we remember the rich past and the bond that Alofa Aloha has with the next Tupraga, the next generation.”
Aradna won the Best Pacific Female Vocalist Award, while her single “She” won the Best Pacific Song Award. The song also won the Best Pacific Music Video Award.
The Wellington artist previously won the New Zealand Music Award in May and received Best Soul/RnB Artist Award “She” was named the winner of the Best Video Content Award.
Aaron Strickland won the Archangel Independent Music Award for “Astro.”
photo: Style / James Ensing-Trussell
Alana was in India at the time and did not attend the awards ceremony, but sent a video message to fans.
“God is merciful, and my mom always reminds me of that,” she said.
“I want to thank my family for being my rock, keeping me grounded, always reminding me why I started, for being my audience, and for being there for me every day… I couldn’t have done any of this without you.
“I’m very grateful to have been able to do this for more than 20 years.”
Diggy Dupé was named Best Pacific Male Vocalist.
photo: RNZ/Nick Munro
Diggy Dupuy He was named Best Pacific Male Vocalist and Best Pacific Hip-Hop Vocalist for his performance on We The City.
Heavy Metal Group Shepherds rule Won the Best Pacific Language Award and Best Pacific Music Album Award Wake up.
“We were both born and raised in South Auckland and we knew that metal music wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea… We both loved metal music so much, we found each other and from that point on, we formed an unbreakable bond,” they said.
Southwest Jiaotong University Winner of Best Pacific Band, Signature Choir won Best Pacific Gospel Artist for their album Ocean Power.
Sam V was named Best Pacific Soul/RnB Artist for the third year in a row, this time for his album You left something here.
Unity Pacific won Best Pacific Roots/Reggae Artist for their song “Integrity,” while hitmaker Josh Tatofi took home Best Pacific International Artist.
Solomon Rapley Received a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her more than three decades of musical creation.
Sam V was named Best Pacific Soul/RnB Artist for the third year in a row.
photo: RNZ/Nick Munro
Full list of 2024 Pacific Music Prize winners
- Auckland Council Best Pacific Islander Female Vocalist: Aaradhna (“She”)
- New Zealand Music Council Best Pasifika Male Vocalist: Diggy Dupé, We The City
- Flava Best Pacific Group: SWIDT, Youphoria feat High Hoops, Burn One feat. Stallyano, Hocus Pocus, Not 4 Sale
- 531pi Best Pacific Gospel Artist: Signature Choir Mana Moana
- Matai Best Pacific Hip-Hop Artist: Diggy Dupé, We The City
- Best Pacific Soul/RnB Artist: Sam V You left your stuff here.
- Best Pacific Roots/Reggae Artist: Unity Pacific, “Integrity”
- Niu FM Best International Pacific Artist: Josh Tatofi, “Ouana,” “Why Worry,” “Storms Never Last,” “Fakateretere,” “I Jus Want Ya,” “I’m Gonna Love You,” “Tears On My Pillow”
- MPGNZ / SAE Creative Media Academy Best Producer: Haz Beats Black Hair EP (Haz & Miloux), “Run It Back” (Home Brew)
- NZ On Air Best Pacific Music Video: “She” by Aaradhna, directed by Anahera Parata
- APRA Best Pacific Song: She by Aaradhna Patel
- SunPix Best Pacific Language: Shepherds Rule wake up
- New Zealand’s Best Pacific Recording of the Year | Best Pacific Music Album: Shepherds Reign wake up
- SunPix People’s Choice Awards – Best Pacific Artist: Shane Walker
- New Zealand Radio Play Award: Jordan Gavet’s “He Said”
- New Zealand Live Streaming Award: Savage and Aaradhna for “They Don’t Know”
- Phillip Fuemana Award – Most Promising Pacific Artist: MITI
- New Zealand Creative Awards: Noa Records
- Pacific Peoples Ministry Lifetime Achievement Award: Teremoana Rapley
- Archangel Independent Music Award: Aaron Strickland – Astro
Click here to read RNZ’s live coverage of the night.
The Ministry of International Trade and Industry awards the Most Promising Pacific Artist.
photo: Style / James Ensing-Trussell
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