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FPRA announced the following nominees for the awards next month. • Best English Song 1. “You Got You” By Elena Baravilala, Composer: Elena Baravilala 2. “Mama Earth” By Rako Pasefika, Composer: Sam Taukave, Paul Dominiko, Ema Rupeni 3. “Sweet Talking” By Inside Out, Composer: Apakuki Nalawa • Best iTaukei Song 1. “Au kerekere Viti” By […] FIVE nightclubs in Suva have been issued summons to appear in court for failure to pay licensing fees for the use of local composer’s copyright music. Fiji Performing Rights Association chairman Eremasi Tamanisau said nightclubs and bars continued to make money from songs by registered composers and performers without paying a licensing fee. […] FIJI’s ultra-luxurious resort, Vatuvara Private Islands, has become the latest sponsor for the Fiji Performing Rights Association Music Awards. The Private Islands is owned by Jim Jannard, the billionaire founder of Oakley and RED Digital Camera, a leading manufacturer of professional digital cinema cameras in the US. It was listed as the world’s […] 
BY the end of today, the names of the winners of musicians from around the country would be chosen for the Fiji Performing Rights Association (FPRA) Music Awards.Seven judges from a colourful calibre of music backgrounds have been working tirelessly to come up with the best who are to be rewarded for their work […] As such, young Fijian artiste Isireli Mainavukea, better known as Tua released a single “We Live” late last year not only to entertain youngsters but to send a message that it is important to be happy in life. The song which was recorded in November, was released two days prior to Christmas […] THE build-up to the 2016 Fiji Performing Rights Music Awards has been boosted with the recent announcement of a $60,000 naming rights sponsorship by TABS Investment, a small local business which supplies components to make the renowned guitar brand, Taylor Guitars. Company managing director Uluibau Tabete said TABS Investment was eager to […] In 2011 this site was started and has grown to house close to 2000 Fijian Songs. The lyrics of these Fijian songs carry legend, stories and traditions which could be lost forever. Music is also important in Learning a new language and many non Fijians listen and sing along to be immersed in this amazing […] 
Singing and rugby go together in Fiji (OK Kava as well). But seriously Fijian rugby players are not only renowned for their hard runs and tackles but for their melody as well. This short documentary explores why singing is important. This short film made on the island of Vanua Levu explores how the player’s fundamental […] 
Tonga is also known as the Friendly Islands after a congenial reception accorded to Captain James Cook in 1773. But Tongans are strong and big and move this house with nothing but brute strength. |
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