PNG YumiFM Music Awards

PNGFM Ltd, parent company of NauFM, Yumi FM and Legend FM announced this earlier this month.

This is the only event in PNG that recognises efforts of local and regional artists annually.

PNGFM confirmed the set date for Saturday April 29th 2017 at The Lamana Gold Club, from 7pm to 12am.

Once again, the artists will be recognized in these categories:

• Justin Kili Hall of Fame Award

• Justin Kili Lifetime Achievement Award

• Group of the Year Award

• Artist of the Year Award

The awards night was held at the Lamana Gold Club, Port Moresby, witnessed by a sold out crowd of fans.

Jokema took out its first award of the night beating nominees Stagajah and Masalai Crew for the Group of the Year.

The band’s second award was the Album of the Year with its third album Niugini Flaiva. Jokema beat nominees Demas Saul (Pul Kanu) and Stagajah (Sailor Boy) to claim the award.

Hit song New Ireland won the Longest Charting Song for the band, beating Painim Pis by Demas Saul and Skul Meri by Robert Danaben.

They’re Sean Rii, Tarvin Tounie, Hot Wills, Sinklaine, Demas Saul, Wah’Koo, Jokema, Solomon Islands group Dezine and the boys from PRO ED production Narxson, Iroro and Gee Ruun & Bata Bah. 

The artists, who are also nominees, were kept busy this week with rehearsals and public appearances at various locations in Port Moresby, meeting fans and promoting the event.

Tounie and Wah’koo Boys front man Eldiz Mune told Loop PNG during the week that they’re excited and looking forward to performing in front of their fans.

The awards night is scheduled for April 30 at Lamana Gold Club in Port Moresby. 

The lifetime achievement award is named after music guru, the Late Justin Hansu Kili, who in his lifetime has taken the music scene to new heights in his efforts in promoting the local music industry.

The Justin Hansu Kili Awards was created to recognise local musicians who have gone above and beyond to promote the local contemporary taste of music.

Wainetti, who comes from Mawata in Western, was the front man of TMC band (Tamate Memorial Church singers) of Daru.

The Awards night is scheduled on April 30 at Lamana Gold Club.

The Hall of Fame Award is specifically tailored towards well-known artists who have supported young and old artists to better themselves in the style of music of their choice.

Basil Greg is one of the most popular recording artists in PNG.

Beginning his career with the famous Hollie Maea, Greg left the band in the early 90s to focus on a solo career and succeeded beyond his expectations.