AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPacific Music Awards: Sam V and Signature Choir dominated the 2026 Pacific Music Awards in Manukau, with Sam V taking Best Pacific Male Artist, Best Pacific Soul/RnB and Best Pacific Song, while Signature Choir won Best Pacific Gospel Artist, People’s Choice and a Matai Special Recognition. Samoan Arts & Culture: Samoa’s Teuila Festival is set to return in 2026 as the Measina Festival (30 Aug–5 Sep) in Apia, spotlighting fa’a Samoa through dance, music, crafts, food, sports and nightly shows. Sports, Culture on the Move: Team Va’a Samoa heads to Singapore for the I.V.F. World Championship, with uniforms presented by the Associate Minister of Sports and a message that a jersey is “earned, never owned.” Local Golf Growth: Rajat Rai won the Samoa Open Championship, but Samoa Golf Incorporated highlights the bigger win—participation up sharply, especially among amateurs and juniors. Music Protection (AI): Tiama’a is urging people to stop using AI to reproduce its songs without permission, warning that AI can mispronounce Samoan words and damage authenticity. Rugby Spotlight: Former Manu Samoa captain Chris Vui is seeking crowdfunding to finish “SPIKED,” a documentary about his 2023 doping ban and alleged contamination.
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