Polynesian Song Festival 1

Polynesian Song Festival 1, often referred to as PSF #01, is the 1st edition of the Polynesian Song Festival. The inaugural contest took place in Alofi in Niue, Apia in Samoa and Nuku’alofa in Tonga. Organised by the host broadcasters Broadcasting Corporation of Niue, Samoa Broadcasting Corporation and Tonga Broadcasting Commission, the contest was held in TBA, and consisted of one final. The one live show was hosted by TBA. This is the first time the Niue, Samoa and Tonga have hosted a contest associated with the Own World.

3 countries participated in the first edition. With Niue, Samoa and Tonga announcing their debut. Samoa and Tonga were founded to participate, however due to close relations, Niue was also welcomed into the debuting edition. The highest ranking song from each respective country will represent them at the Own Asiavision Song Contest 29 in Japan.

Location
Further information on the countries: Niue, Samoa and Tonga

Alofi
Alofi is the capital of the Pacific Ocean island nation of Niue. With a population of 597 in 2017, Alofi has the distinction of being the second smallest national capital city in terms of population (after Ngerulmud, capital of Palau). It consists of the two villages: Alofi North and Alofi South where the government headquarters are located. It is located at the centre of Alofi Bay on the west coast of the island, close to the only break in the coral reef that surrounds Niue. The bay stretches for 30% of the island's length (about seven kilometres) from Halagigie Point in the south to Makapu Point in the north.

Apia
Apia is the capital of Samoa, and its only city. It is located on the central north coast of Upolu, Samoa's second-largest island. Apia falls within the political district (itūmālō) of Tuamasaga. The Apia Urban Area (generally known as the City of Apia) has a population of 37,391 (2016 census). Its geographic boundaries extend roughly from Letogo village to the newer, industrialized region of Apia known as "Vaitele". Apia is situated on a natural harbour at the mouth of the Vaisigano River. It is on a narrow coastal plain with Mount Vaea (elevation 472 metres (1,549 ft)), the burial place of writer Robert Louis Stevenson, directly to its south. Two main ridges run south on either side of the Vaisigano River, with roads on each. The more western of these is Cross Island Road, one of the few roads cutting north to south across the middle of the island to the south coast of Upolu.

Nuku’alofa
Nukuʻalofa is the capital of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the country's southernmost island group. Nukuʿalofa, capital and chief port of Tonga, on the northern shore of Tongatapu Island, in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. Its deep-draft harbour is protected by reefs. Landmarks include the Royal Palace (1865–67, home of the Tongan royal family), on the seafront at the end of the old wharf, and the Royal Tombs. The town has several secondary schools (called colleges), a teachers’ training school, Vaiola Hospital, government offices, and a large Wesleyan church. Modern buildings include the broadcasting studio, a convention centre, and a development outside the town comprising housing, joinery works, and Copra Board enterprises. Commercial activities centre on the export of copra, bananas, squash, and vanilla and the sale of traditional handicrafts. Tuna and snapper fishing fleets operate out of the harbour, and the city is Tonga’s main market for fishery products. A government-run industrial estate, the Small Industries Centre, leases factory facilities to various industries. Fuaʿamotu International Airport is some 15 miles (24 km) by road to the southeast.

Voting
The voting for the inaugural Polynesian Song Festival is relatively straightforward in terms of points. All nations in the Own Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union are invited to cast their votes in order to create a result for the artists who are in contention to represent the three nations in the Own Asiavision Song Contest 29. Depending on the number of participants each edition, the scores will change slightly - but the main principles remain the same. Likewise to OASC, the 12 points from the jury will go to the juries favourite act of the night, followed by 10 for 2nd place, 8 for 3rd and so on until there is no points left to give. After the votes have been given, the council will add the scores up in the form of a scoreboard and this shall decide the winner of the contest. Moreover, the best scoring songs on the scoreboard from each of the countries participating will be the chosen songs that will represent them at the Own Asiavision Song Contest in Japan.

Entries
The same day as the announcement of the inaugural contest, the PBU announced that 10 songs will be competing in the first edition. These were assumed to be divided up between the three nations so that they all have an qual amount of participants. However, it was revealed afterwards that there would be 4 songs from both Tonga and Samoa, and 2 songs from Niue. The songs and their respective running order positions were to be revealed in due course.

From the 30th of January onwards, the PBU released two contestants and their song titled each day until all songs were revealed. On the last day of revelation, the voting will open for countries to vote for their favourite entries of the inaugural Polynesian Song Festival.

Visual design
The theme for the contest, was unveiled on 26 January 2022, with its visual design featuring imagery of Polynesian culture. The main logo used the national Polynesian flower: the Plumeria, to form the geographic locations of the islands, as well as being the main emblem of the contest. Polynesian swirls we’re also used in the typography to even further enhance the cultural aspect of the competition.

Broadcasters

 * - BCN
 * - SBC
 * - TBC