2026 Pacific Music Awards finalists announced

Including the nominees for Te Tino Pukaemi Moana Nui a Kiwa o te Tau | Best Pacific Music Album Tūī.

The 2026 Pacific Music Awards finalists have been announced.

Recorded Music NZ is especially pleased to celebrate the finalists for Te Tino Pukaemi Moana Nui a Kiwa o te Tau | Best Pacific Music Album Tūī.

The following artists are nominated in the category:

• A.R.T for Blank Canvas
• Ladi6 for Le Vā
• Sam V for Take A Chance On V: Deluxe
• Scribe for Scribe Is Dead

Visit the Pacific Music Awards website to see the full list of finalists, and to vote for this year's SunPix People’s Choice Award. All 2026 finalists are eligible and the winner is decided entirely by public vote, which closes on Wednesday 22 July.

The 2026 PMAs will be celebrated on Wednesday 12 August at Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau. Ticketing info will be available soon.