However, Shepherds Reign's Filivaa James and Oliver Leupolu said although the majority of Pacific people don't gravitate towards metal or rock being different is okay.
"There's always room to do crazy things no one's done before - I think thats the biggest message is just don't be afraid - do whatever you want to do just like what we did even our parents were against us but we still went against it so do what you want to do."
The inaugural Arch Angel Independent Artist Award was presented to lilbubblegum.
