PNGFM Limited is pleased to announce that the YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS is back once again at the Gold Club Arena. Following a slight change in its calendar, the awards ceremony, which was initially supposed to be held on 20th of April has now been moved to the 1st of June, 2024. With the support of its sister stations, Nau FM, Legend FM, pnghausbung, Magic Factory and will be managed by the Total Event Company. In its 19th year, it remains as the only event that recognizes efforts of local artists in the country. PNGFM Ltd General Manager, Rosemarie ‘Shaz’ Botong made the announcement this morning on YUMI FM’s Kapmaus Show. “This awards show will give recognition to where it’s due to local artists from last year.” Ms. Botong announced that Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) have come on board as the proud Platinum sponsor for the YUMIFM PNG MUSIK AWARDS 2023. Additionally, she announced the nominees in the different categories who will be recognized on the awards night for their hard work and contribution towards growing PNG’s music industry. These are the 10 categories and nominees for each category: 1. ALBUM of the Year: Unlove Vol.3 EP – Saii Kay, Panu EP – 4Blordz & Danz Blantz, Maimai Inc. Vol.1 – Tonton Malele and Kanaka Messenjah – Sprigga Mek 2. SONG of the year: 4Blordz & Danz Blantz- Aburusim Mi, kande Dwayne Ft. Jay Why, Gee Yaga & Skwatas – Block Mangi and Mikes Toto Ft. Bee White & King Swagga- Missim yu 3. BEST NEW ARTIST of the year: Ewanedtz, Fisix, Legality and Shadows of Souths 4. MALE ARTIST of the year: Sprigga Mek, Tonton Malele and Saii Kay 5. FEMALE ARTIST of the year: Raylinda, Legality and Upzy Galama 6. DUO/GROUP of the year: Jnr Vigi, Minigulai Band and 4Blordz & Danz Blantz 7. PRODUCER of the year: Jemboii, Stratzmahn and Dr Wiz 8. APRA REGISTERED ARTIST of the year: Richie Saeni – Chu Chu, Ronald Haro – Missim Yu and Clinton Malele- Pikinini Niu Ailan Ft. Nene Morus & Jayrex Suisui 9. JUSTIN KILI Award - TBA 10. LISTENER’S SONG CHOICE of the year – TBA The Justin Kili Award with KEYNOTE and the Listener’s Song Choice of the Year with Platinum Sponsor Kumul Consolidated Holdings are the only two categories that will be determined by the listeners. Nominations for both categories will be open soon and the winners will be announced on the awards night. Tickets are selling for K200 (balcony) and K180 (arena) and people can pre-book their tickets for purchase with the Total Event Company on 3234288/73738809.