Traditional, artistic: What they wore to the Pacific Music Awards 2025

Stars of the Pacific music scene styled their best looks for the annual Pacific Music Awards in Tāmaki Makarau event on Thursday night.

Here's how their outfits came together.

Soul/R&B singer Aaradhna, who was named best Pacific female artist at the awards last night, went for Indian traditional attire, honouring her roots. Just before the awards, she found what she was looking for in a window at a Papaptoetoe store.

Journalist Mariner Fagaiava had a close call with a “suffocating” outfit that was sent in the day before. “I quickly went to One Fit Higher, it’s Māori-owned dress rental business, and my make-up artist and hair stylist lent me this kiekie."

Rapper MELODOWNZ went “nice and quiet” in a light blue Polo Ralph Lauren sweater matched with an op-shop shirt and shimmering trousers from Korean apparel designer Odd Even. He paired blue flame socks with Wallabee shoes.

Actress and former Celebrity Treasure Island star Gaby Solomona wore an electric blue custom dress from Tongan designer Cokana, matched with Panikeke earrings. “I wanted to celebrate Tongan language week, and I went to a designer, and they made this beautiful outfit for me.”

Māori soul artist Myshaan said he was “taking them to church” in his black tie and tee paired with a cool leather jacket (complete with soaring eagle on the back). Tying it all together was his trusty four-year-old Doc Martens.

Director Samson Rambo’s wore head-to-toe black. His ’The Lecture’ music video for artist Tha Movement won an award last night.

Musician Rizvan wore a taʻovala handed down by his family. “Just representing, have to bro, although it’s cold, but you know, got to hold it down.”

‘Queen of rap’ Teremoana Rapley said the PMAs were the perfect opportunity to rock this stylish and artistic piece. She topped it off with bright pink tasselled earrings from Little Natives.

Producer and musician Canaan Ene said he liked to keep it basic and has worn the same thing for the last three years.

Musician Olivia Foa'I, who worked on Disney hit Moana, said she trusted her boyfriend to style her for the night.

Producer and singer EDYONTHEBEAT was named best producer on the night. Always ready to work, he was carried a bag with his laptop full of his music.

Hip-hop artist Tha Movement wanted to show love to Polynesian culture by wearing this “certified official” fit.

DJ SEYMORE rocked a cap from the time he went to Hawaii and paddled for Orakei at the Waka Ama World Champs.

Brotherhood Musiq’s Junior, Harry, AJ were styled in everything from 'ie faitaga to Tommy Hilfiger. The group took home the best gospel artist award.

Metal band Shepherds Reign wore colourful Eveni Pacific outfits.