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After two years of being held virtually, the Pacific Music Awards returned to a live audience at the sold-out Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland on Thursday. The awards were a celebration of upcoming and established Pasifika artists, with a total of 26 finalists - nine of whom were first-time nominees.
RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki attended the sold out Pacific Music Awards at the Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland on Thursday, and created this special feature for Music101
Photo: RNZ / Liam Brown