NZ On Air Music has released the list of recipients of their first one-off New Music Pasifika funding round. 

Out of 51 artists who submitted their songs, 14 were chosen by representatives from the Pacific Music Awards and National Pacific Radio Trust who helped NZOA make these funding decisions. 

Congratulations to the following artists

• Diggy Dupé / CI
• Disciple Pati / The Boy Who Cried Woman
• Emily Muli / No More
• La Coco / Back When
• Lani Alo / Alo I ou Faiva
• Mikey Mayz / Wild People
• Queen Shirl’e / Queens Rise Up
• Razé ft. Poetik / Another Lover 
• Shepherds Reign / Legend
• Snare / Fika Gumz
• Swiss ft. DJ Noiz & JSQZE / Island Kings 
• Tazman Jack / Eyes Closed
• Tommy Nee / Criminal Minds
• Truce / Faded