Digital Magazine/August 2024
PMN+ August 2024 cover
DIGITAL MAGAZINE

August 2024

Pacific music, sport and culture, first. Our August issue leads with Tiare Jennings on faith, family and keeping her eyes up, and runs from Holo Holo San Diego to the Esports World Cup and Moana Pasifika.

Vol. 1 No. 412 stories
IN THIS ISSUE

12 stories

The PMN+ team covering Holo Holo Festival San Diego 2024
MUSICHolo Holo San Diego: What Actually Happens at Holo Holo?Two days at Snapdragon Stadium with the PMN+ media team — from the backstage tent to Fiji, J Boog, Six60 and Maoli.Keilani Mayo
Hisoka, the Tongan gamer who won the Warzone Esports World Cup with Team Falcons
SPORTSTongan Gamer and Team Clinch Victory at Esports World CupHisoka, Biffle and Shifty take Team Falcons to the first-ever $1,000,000 Warzone Esports World Cup title in Riyadh.Queenie Taua'a
The All Blacks and Flying Fijians at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego
SPORTSHistoric Showdown: All Blacks vs. Flying Fijians Thrill in San DiegoA record 33,000 at Snapdragon Stadium watched New Zealand beat Fiji 47-5 in the first All Blacks match in San Diego in 44 years.Queenie Taua'a
Bobby B Mac of Roses on the Moon, featured in Jacob Fatu’s WWE entrance song
MUSICLiving the Dream: Samoan Artist Bobby B Mac's Music Featured in Wrestler Jacob Fatu’s Entrance SongThe Utah-based group Roses on the Moon land a feature in the WWE star's entrance track.Queenie Taua'a
The 7th Annual PolyFest WA 2024 in Renton, Washington
COMMUNITYPolyFest WA 2024: A Family Reunion Like No Other!The 7th Annual PolyFest in Renton, Washington brought vendors, flags and a block-party feeling to a hot July Saturday.Queenie Taua'a
Taleta “Tee” Maree, who stars in the Revus and Beenie Man video for “Twin”
ENTERTAINMENTA Journey of Iconic Collaboration: Tee's Adventure from New Zealand to JamaicaTaleta “Tee” Maree on starring as Beenie Man's love interest in Revus' “Twin” video, and the 30-hour trip that got her there.Queenie Taua'a
Teeno, founder of PlayForKeeps Entertainment
ENTERTAINMENTFrom Federal Way to Utah: Teeno's Journey in EntertainmentThe founder of PlayForKeeps Entertainment on creating opportunities for Polynesian youth and showcasing artists beyond island reggae.Queenie Taua'a
Ardie Savea, who has signed with Moana Pasifika through 2027
SPORTSArdie Savea's Historic Move: Honoring Heritage and Inspiring Future Generations with Moana PasifikaThe All Blacks vice-captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year signs with Moana Pasifika through 2027 — and insists only Pacific media cover it.Queenie Taua'a
Tiare Jennings, PMN+ August 2024 cover feature
SPORTSTiare Jennings: “Eyes Up” — Past, Present, FutureThe four-time national champion softball standout on Oklahoma, faith over pressure, and the motto that keeps her grounded.Keilani Mayo
Lil Rick and Lanakila, the New Zealand artists behind “GRATEFUL.”
MUSICExclusive Interview with Lil Rick and LanakilaNew Zealand's up-and-coming Kalo Block artists on faith, second chances and the single “GRATEFUL.” that passed 200k streams in a month.Keilani Mayo
King Solomon, lead singer of Hooliganz, remembered in PMN+ August 2024
MUSICIn Remembrance: King Solomon, Hooliganz Lead SingerPMN+ marks the passing of the Hooliganz frontman with a full-page photo tribute.Queenie Taua'a
The PMN+ August 2024 playlist
MUSICRock Me Sober: The August 2024 PlaylistTen Pacific tracks to rock you sober through the month.Queenie Taua'a