Watch a special performance of Troy Kingi's 'All Your Ships Have Sailed' recorded by Deva Mahal with a band of nine wāhine toa, after the tune won the Silver Scroll Award earlier tonight.
Music legend Troy Kingi was the winner on songwriting's biggest night in Aotearoa.
The 2021 APRA Silver Scroll Awards were postponed three times last year
Photo: RNZ / Koroi Hawkins
Cancelled the past two years due to the Christchurch terror attacks and the Covid-19 pandemic, the two-day festival returns but to a new venue at Mt Smart Stadium. Previously it was held at Western Springs.
Organisers say the festival showcases Pacific cultures of the city with music, dance, arts, crafts, demonstrations, storytelling and food.
Hundreds of performers, artists and artisans are taking part.
Richard Clarke, head of Major and Business Events at Auckland Unlimited, said there was great anticipation for the festival this year.
Clarke said after being cancelled for the last two years, it was fantastic to be able to proceed with Pasifika Festival this year .
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