Future of Pacific Music Awards under review as organisers in ‘survival mode’ seek public donations

Vaimoana MasePasifika Editor·NZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 06:41 AM4 mins to read‌Some of New Zealand's best known artists and musicians have come through the Pacific Music Awards over the past two decades.Some of New Zealand's best known artists and musicians have come through the Pacific Music Awards over the past two decades.The future of one of New Zealand’s biggest annual music awards ceremonies appears to be uncertain. Organisers of the Pacific Music Awards have published a plea on Facebook, Instagram and its website asking for public donations starting at $10. The awards have run continuously since 2005 with large