S³ Pacific Music Awards

Celebrating Pacific Music

Welcome to the S³ Pacific Music Awards website!

The 2010 S³ Pacific Music Awards were held on Saturday 29 May, 7pm, at the Genesis Theatre, TelstraClear Pacific in Manukau City.

The ceremony for the S³ Pacific Music Awards allows the celebration of each of the finalists and winners, along with the opportunity to showcase other performers who perform live on the night. 12 awards were presented on the night, including our new categories: Recognition & Promotion of Pacific Language and the NZ On Air Radio Airplay Award.

Tickets for the 2010 awards ceremony were sold out.

The 2010 S³ Pacific Music Awards Winners have now been announced. To view the list, please click here.

The audience was treated to dynamic live performances by both established and rising Pacific music stars including Tapanui Motions, Malcolm Lakatani, Smashproof, Illegal Musik, Te Vaka and a Dawn Raid showcase. There were also special tribute performances, by Christina Fuemana with Sweet & Irie for for Pauly Fuemana, and Adeaze performing their rendition of “Watching U” to honour Ardijah.

The Pacific Music Awards Trust acknowledged Pauly Fuemana, who passed away earlier this year, for his contribution to Pacific music and international achievement. Pauly’s immediate family were on stage to honour him.