Pania (singer)
Pania | |
|---|---|
| Born | Melbourne, Australia |
| Genres | [1][2] |
| Occupations | singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2020–present[2] |
Pania (born Pania Hika) is an Australian singer from Melbourne, Australia.[1] She is named after the Māori mythology of the same name. She has Māori and Indian background.[3]
In 2026, she won an APRA Music Award for "Pity Party".[4]
Career
2020-present
Pania released her debut single in 2020.[2]
In November 2022, Pania released her debut EP Burnt UR Clothes and Changed the Addy.[2]
In 2023, Pania released her second EP We Still Young.[5]
In September 2025, Pania released her third EP Coming to Terms featuring the singles "Pity Party", "Switch Sides" and "Pretty Girl Fly".[6]
Discography
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| Burnt UR Clothes and Changed the Addy | |
| We Still Young |
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| Coming 2 Terms |
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Awards and nominations
APRA Music Awards
The APRA Music Awards were established by Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) in 1982 to honour the achievements of songwriters and music composers, and to recognise their song writing skills, sales and airplay performance, by its members annually.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | "Pity Pary" (Pania Hika / Jake Amy / Chelsea Warner / Sam Verghese) |
Most Performed Blues & Roots Work | Won | [7][4] |
ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | "P Stands 4 Playa" | Best Soul/R&B Release | Nominated | [8] |
| 2024 | We Still Young | Best Soul/R&B Release | Nominated | [9] |
| 2025 | "Pity Party" | Best Soul/R&B Release | Nominated | [10] |
References
- 1 2 "Pania on Triple J Unearthed". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "INTERVIEW: Pania on her debut EP 'burnt ur clothes & changed the addy'". Women in Pop. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Pania of the World (Interview)". Sniffers. June 2022. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- 1 2 "APRA music awards 2026 winners announced, with Amyl and the Sniffers taking top gong". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 29 April 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Melbourne R&B singer Pania explores the trials and tribulations of young adulthood in her new EP". Fashion Journal. 4 October 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- 1 2 "Pania releases new single "Pretty Girl Fly" and announces new EP Coming to Terms will be out on 10 September". Women in Pop. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 16 May 2026.
- ↑ "Nominees and hosts announced for 2026 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. 31 March 2026. Retrieved 1 April 2026.
- ↑ "Nominees Announced for 2023 ARIA Awards". Music Feeds. 21 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ↑ "ARIA Awards 2024 nominations – everything you need to know". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ "ARIA Award nominations 2025: Ninajirachi, Dom Dolla, Amyl & The Sniffers lead the pack". Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Retrieved 26 September 2025.