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.
Recent Posts
April 23, 2026Finalists for AMA 2026 Te iti Rearea o te Tau | Breakthrough Artist of the Year Revealed
April 23, 2026Submission in Support of a Music Curriculum that Supports the Cultural Identity, Industry Needs & Classroom Realities of Aotearoa
April 16, 20262026 Aotearoa Music Awards Finalists Announced
March 26, 2026NZ Music Industry Contributed $932 Million to GDP in 2024
March 24, 2026Changes to Distribution Policy – International / Offshore Rights Holders