FPRA set to hold Music Awards Night tomorrow

15 music awards will be up for grabs tomorrow night at the Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards where local musicians and artists will be recognised for their contribution to Fiji’s music industry.

FPRA Chairman, Saimoni Vuatalevu says the nominees for the most popular song which will be presented by Communications Fiji Limited  and include Mosi Na Veitawa-sei by Seni Dawa Ni Delai Dokidoki, Kua ni ko Vakatagaci Au by Seniboro Junior, Sulu Lineni by Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura, Na Mavoa by Nasio Domoni and Noqu Cala by Seni Dawa ni Delai Dokidoki.

He adds that some of the artists who will be providing the entertainment during the night include Sekope Raikoro,  Natalie Raikadroka, Aggie Vakaloloma and Eta Vosarogo.

Other bands who will be performing include, Seniboro and Cagi kei Delai Yatova.

Vuatalevu says preparations for tomorrow’s event are in its final stages where they will be having their final rehearsals with performers and nominees today at the Grand Pacific Hotel.

The FPRA Music Awards night will be held at 6pm tomorrow at the Grand Pacific Hotel.

Nominees for the 15 Categorical Awards

BEST iTAUKEI SONG

presented by ITaukei Land Trust Board

1. Ko Noqu Iri Buli

LEBA BOI YAWA E LOMAI NASAU

Composer: Etonia Jnr Lote

2. Weli Gaga

SAUCA SEDA

Composer: Josefa Namatua & Alesi Naituivau

3. Vakanadakui Na Dina

LEBA BOI YAWA E LOMAI NASAU

Composer: Etonia Jnr Lote

BEST HINDI SONG

1. Gaiya Ke Ghoba She Vediya

RAKESH CHAND BOBBY

Composer: Rakesh Chand Bobby

2. Mange Kareli Ke Choka

RAKESH CHAND BOBBY

Composer: Rakesh Chand Bobby

3. Nikumbla Ki Gatha

PRANEEL SAMI DON

Composer: Praneel Sami Don

BEST ENGLISH SONG- presented by Vatuvara Private Islands

1. Viti You’ve Got Me Thinking

WILLIAM RATUSAKI

Composer: William Ratusaki

2. We Need Love

InsideOut

Composer: Apakuki Nalawa

3. I Wish

Natalie Raikadroka

Composer: Natalie Raw‑Fish

BEST GOSPEL SONG

1. Tavoya

SEKOPE RAIKORO

Composer: Sekope Raikoro

2. Whisper

Tubuna Veiseyaki Gospel

Composer: Kalevati Tubuna Veiseyaki

3. I Will Seek You

Tubuna Veiseyaki Gospel

Composer: Kalevati Tubuna Veiseyaki

BEST HIP HOP SONG- presented by FINTEL

1. Vude

YOUNGBLOOD & Cracker Fiji

Composer: Steven Vereakula

2. Wake Up

Sleeplezz Linkz WILO

Composer: Wilo Teddie Usuramo

3. Ko Cei

Drixstar & Tropic Thunda (Feat. Sleeplezz Linkz WILO & Mr. Grin)

Composer: Andrew Bolakoro Yaxtun Chung, Thunda Wasile, Wilo Teddie Usuramo & Laisiasa Dave Lavaki

BEST RECORDING ENGINEER

1. Freddy Sugar

2. Isireli Gumatua

3. Adriu Saranuku

MOST POPULAR SONG-

presented by Communications Fiji Limited VitiFM FM96 Legend FM Navtarang

1. Mosi Na Veitawasei

SENI DAWA NI DELAI DOKIDOKI

2. Kua Ni Ko Vakatagici Au

SENIBORO JUNIOR

3. Sulu Lineni

Malumu ni Tobu kei Naivaukura

4. Na Mavoa

Nasio Domoni

5. Noqu Cala

SENI DAWA NI DELAI DOKIDOKI

MOST POPULAR MUSIC VIDEO

1. Vakanadakui Na Dina

LEBA BOI YAWA E LOMAI NASAU

2. Lewa Mo Nanuma

KKU

3. Weli Gaga

SAUCA SEDA

4. Na Mavoa

Nasio Domoni

5. Ka Ni Cava

CAGI NI DELAI YATOVA

BEST NEW ARTIST- presented by Fijian Holdings Limited

1. CAGI NI DELAI YATOVA

2. Etta Gonerogo

3. VUNILAGI VOU KEI NADURUTAVOLA

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. SAUCA SEDA

2. Nasio Domoni

3. SENI DAWA NI DELAI DOKIDOKI

BEST COMPOSITION (PREMIERE AWARD)

presented by The Hot Bread Kitchen

1. Weli Gaga

SAUCA SEDA

Composer: Josefa Namatua & Alesi Naituivau