2026 Pacific Music Awards – Entries Now Open

Entries for the 2026 Pacific Music Awards are now open. All Pacific artists who released music between 1 January–31 December 2025 are eligible to submit their nominations here by 5pm on Friday 17 April 2026.

Recorded Music NZ is proud to present the Tūī for Te Tino Pukaemi Moana Nui a Kiwa o te Tau | Best Pacific Music Album at the PMAs, and to support the work of the Pacific Music Awards Trust and the incredible artists they champion. Samoan Māori artist Jordyn with a Why claimed the Tūī in 2025 for her debut album Hibiscus Moon, Love & Justice.

The 2026 Pacific Music Awards will be held on Wednesday 12 August, at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau, Tāmaki Makaurau.

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