Finalists announced for 2014 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

  • Breaking
  • 24/03/2014

By 3 News online staff

The finalists for the 10th annual Pacific Music Awards include Sol3 Mio, David Dallas and Ladi6.

Samoan / Kiwi rapper David Dallas has made a name for himself here and overseas and is up for five awards, as is renowned hip-hop soul artist Ladi6.

Dallas has been nominated for NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist, Niu FM Best Pacific Urban Artist, APRA Best Pacific Song, NZ on Air Best Pacific Music Video and Auckland Council Best Pacific Music Album.

Ladi6 is a finalist in Trillian Trust Best Pacific Female Artist, Best Pacific Urban Artist, Best Pacific Song, Best Pacific Music Video and Best Pacific Music Album. The Christchurch-born musician's third album Automatic, produced with her partner and music collaborator Brent Park, won favourable reviews and featured the singles 'Shine On' and 'Diamonds'.

Wellington-based nine-piece act BrownHill's debut album First Love has earned finals spots in Radio 531PI Best Pacific Group and Best Pacific Urban Artist. They go up against Sol3Mio in both categories - the Auckland-based trio whose self-titled debut album topped charts and went five-times platinum.

"The 10th anniversary of the Pacific Music Awards marks a milestone of Pacific achievement, where we honour our musicians, the industry and Pacific nations," says Pacific Music Awards Trust spokesperson Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua.

"The contribution of Pasifikan creative communities bares testimony to pioneering, success and excellence. Our 10th anniversary is special to our Pasifika communities and Aotearoa music industry. Let the fiafia celebrations begin."

Helping mark the awards' 10-year milestone, Vodafone has been announced as the new major sponsor.  

"We know how much Kiwis get behind local talent and we want to ensure artists get the help and recognition they deserve, and bring Kiwis closer to music - wherever they are," says Vodafone consumer director Matt Williams.

The Vodafone Pacific Music Awards 2014 take place at the Vodafone Events Centre on Thursday, May 8.

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