2015 Yumi FM PNG Music Awards
Lamana Gold Club was so packed with fans coming to catch their favourite artist live in performance and as well as receiving awards.
The show was spectacular with Anslom and Daniel Bilip topping the list of awards with 3 awards respectively.
Daniel Bilip’s Pambkowe song was recognized for chart consistency and his album Pogera Baby awarded as the album of the year and he also took out the rookie of the year. Anslom took out the male artist of the year and listener’s choice artist of the year and his song can’t lie was recognized as the song of the year.
The longest Charting song was awarded to Ricky Kali for his Meri Manus song, Best Duet of the year was awarded to Uralom Kania and Patti Potts Doi, Best Collaboration of the year was presented to Sibela band, South Pacific Artist of the year was awarded to Jagarizza & Yung Yanny, Stagajah took out the Newest Group of the year and listeners choice group of the year.
Sharon Geli being the only female artist hitting air waves in 2014 was awarded the Female Artist of the year, Choke Band got the group of the year and the Song of the year went to Jokema for their Jix Ambe song.
As being the founder for the Yumi FM PNG Music Awards back in 2004, late Justin Kili or JK as known by many was also remembered during the night with a 1 minute silence given to him remembering him for his work in the music industry.
Late Justin Kili’s wife was there to present the Justin Kili’s Tribute Awards.
Late Justin Kili’s Hall of Fame award was awarded to Patti Potts Doi and Justin Kili’s Life Time Achievement award was given to Legendry singer Tom Lari.
Tom Lari when receiving the award said he was very honoured to have received an award after 20 years and grateful to be awarded in honour of his favourite announcer.
“I’ve never met the late Justin Kili but I’m very familiar with his voice and he has always been one of my favourite announcers and I’m very proud of his work in the music industry, without late JK, I don’t think I’ll be standing here receiving this award”
“I thank PNG FM the mother company for Yumi FM for recognising us and for promoting our music”
Tom Lari said, alot has changed in the music industry and he’s proud to see alot of young talents coming up.
“To the young musicians that are performing tonight, I’m passing the baton to you and I want you to take music in PNG to a new level and make it better as time goes on” said Tom Lari.
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