Fiji’s Francisco Bhagwan and Kali Tui make Pacific Break 2025 top 10

Fiji’s Francisco Bhagwan and Kali Tui have secured a spot among the Pacific Break 2025 finalists, beating hundreds of entries from 18 Pacific nations.

Pacific Break is ABC Radio Australia’s signature music competition, giving emerging artists from across the region the chance to share their sound with global audiences.

Since its launch in 2008, the contest has uncovered and celebrated some of the Pacific’s most exciting new voices.

This year’s 10 finalists showcase the region’s rich and diverse musical landscape, featuring talent from Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu.

Pacific Break 2025 finalists (in alphabetical order):

• Amoray x Ozlam (Solomon Islands)
• Bibao (Solomon Islands)
• Darkaside (Papua New Guinea)
• Francisco Bhagwan & Kali Tui (Fiji)
• Jay Sint (Papua New Guinea)
• JustEscape95 (Samoa)
• Kazibuda (Papua New Guinea)
• Mantis (Vanuatu)
• Mereani Masani (Papua New Guinea)
• Raylinda (Papua New Guinea)

Exclusive interviews with the finalists will air on ABC Radio Australia’s Nesia Daily program (106.6FM) in the coming weeks.