2 Jun 2017

In pictures: Pacific Music Awards 2017

From RNZ Music, 10:45 am on 2 June 2017

The Pacific Music Awards took place at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre last night with Kings and Aaradhna coming out on top. The night was filled with electrifying performances and galvanising speeches.

For full details of the night including all winners - Pacific Music Awards: Aaradhna and Kings on top

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act.

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act.

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act. Photo: Jam

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act.

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act at the PMA 2017

SUP (SaintzUp Performing Arts Trust) performing the opening act at the PMA 2017 Photo: Topic

Opetaia Foa'i accepting his Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Opetaia Foa'i accepting his Special Recognition Award for Outstanding Achievement. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

Neo-Soul Funk Diva, La Coco performing at the Pacific Music Awards.

Neo-Soul Funk Diva, La Coco performing at the Pacific Music Awards. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

Niuean RnB/Soul/Pop artist Tommy Nee accepting his award for Most Promising Pacific Artist.

Niuean RnB/Soul/Pop artist Tommy Nee accepting his award for Most Promising Pacific Artist. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

Annie Grace delivering a tear-jerking speech in acceptance of her award for Best Pacific Gospel Artist.

Annie Grace delivering a tear-jerking speech in acceptance of her award for Best Pacific Gospel Artist. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

SWIDT performing a scorching set at the Pacific Music Awards.

SWIDT performing a scorching set at the Pacific Music Awards. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

Niuean RnB/Soul/Pop artist Tommy Nee performing.

Niuean RnB/Soul/Pop artist Tommy Nee performing. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

A slightly teary-eyed Kings accepting his second award of the night - Best Pacific Urban Artist.

A slightly teary-eyed Kings accepting his second award of the night - Best Pacific Urban Artist. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic

Olivia Foa'i accepting her award for Best Pacific Language Song for ‘Tulou Tagaloa’.

Olivia Foa'i accepting her award for Best Pacific Language Song for ‘Tulou Tagaloa’. Photo: James Ensing-Trussell / Topic

Aaradhna accepting one of her four awards.

Aaradhna accepting one of her four awards. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic

General Fiyah and Three Houses Down accepting their award for Best Pacific Group.

General Fiyah and Three Houses Down accepting their award for Best Pacific Group. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic

Aaradhna accepting her third award for the night - Best Pacific Female Artist.

Aaradhna accepting her third award for the night - Best Pacific Female Artist. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic

Aaradhna delivering a spine-tingling performance.

Aaradhna delivering a spine-tingling performance. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic

Three Houses Down delivered a dancefloor-filling performance that opened with a cover of the Jackson 5's 'I Want You Back'.

Three Houses Down delivered a dancefloor-filling performance that opened with a cover of the Jackson 5's 'I Want You Back'. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic

Brother Love accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Brother Love accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award. Photo: Hannah Rolfe / Topic