For ten years, the Vodafone Pacific Music Awards have acknowledged Pacific Music artists, the history of Pacific music and also paves way for the up and coming artists.
Tonight, artists are awarded for their efforts and contribution to Pacific Music, nationally and internationally, for the last 12 months, and beyond.
As well as the awards, a showcase of live performances was made from some of the 2014 finalists.
The award winners for 2014 are:
Best Pacific Gospel Artist for 2014: Lifestyle
APRA Best Pacific Song of the Year: Mark Vanilau - 'Giant of the Sea'
Flava Best International Pacific Artist: Fiji - 'Born & Raised II - Rebirth'
Phillip Fuemana Award for Most Promising Pacific Artist - Musical Island Boys
British Council Most Aspiring Pacific Artist - Mark Vanilau
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Tagata Pasifika Best Pacific Language Artist: Kelemete & Kiligi Ta'ale - 'Penina Lalelei o Samoa'
NZ On Air Radio Play Award: David Dallas
Best Pacific Music Video: King Kapisi - 'Crush'
Radio 531PI Best Pacific Music Group: Sol3 Mio - 'Sol3 Mio'
Trillian Trust Best Pacific Female Artist: Bella Kalolo
NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist: David Dallas