In a night of firsts, Mel Parsons won both her first Tui and the first Tui of the decade at the Auckland Folk Festival this evening. The indie-folk artist won Best Folk Artist | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa for her fourth studio album, Glass Heart. She started writing the album in Lyttelton, New Zealand before moving […]
Two-time finalist Mel Parsons is up again to win Best Folk Artist | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa alongside Kiwi songstress Victoria Vigenser & Lindsay Martin and husband-and-wife duo Paper Cranes 折り鶴 at the 2020 Auckland Folk Festival on 26 January. Mel Parsons Recorded in Los Angeles with legendary producer Mitchell Froom, Mel Parson’s fourth studio […]
30 Tui winners celebrated at Spark Arena tonight Pop sensation BENEE made her mark on the New Zealand music history tonight, taking home four Tui at the 54th Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at Spark Arena in Auckland. The nineteen-year-old was awarded Best Solo Artist | Te Kaipuoro Takitahi Toa and Vodafone Single of the […]
Today we’re announcing the three finalists for Te Māngai Pāho Best Māori Artist | Te Kaipuoro Māori Toa at the 2019 Vodafone New Zealand Awards. Rei, Troy Kingi and Louis Baker have been recognised for their contribution as Māori musicians to Aotearoa’s local music scene and Te Ao Māori. Rei has been making waves in […]
Get involved in raising funds for the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards official charity partner On Friday 8 November, Kiwis are encouraged to wear their favourite kiwi artist or band tee and donate to MusicHelps, a charity dedicated to developing and sustaining projects that use music to help and heal people in need in our […]
Today, Recorded Music New Zealand announces the three finalists for the second annual Music Teacher of the Year | Kaiārahi Puoro o te Tau Tui, with each being recognised for their incredible impact on their students and the local community. For the second year in a row, Jane Egan from Gisborne Girls High School is […]
Recorded Music NZ are pleased to announce that nominations for Best Children’s Music Artist, Best Country Music Artist, and Best Jazz Artist are open. If you have released a Children’s Music, Country Music, or Jazz album (or 5 single releases) during the period 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018 you could be eligible to […]
Six60 has cemented their place as a powerhouse in Aotearoa’s music scene, claiming five Tui at the 53rd Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards at Spark Arena in Auckland tonight. After selling out Western Springs for their only gig this summer, the group received THREE Best Group, Highest Selling Album, Vodafone Highest Selling Single and NZ […]
The inaugural Artisan Awards celebrates the behind the scene excellence of the industry at a standalone cocktail event on 20 October, spotlighting the Artisans who bring the musicians’ visions to life. Read more.
This year’s Critics’ Choice event brings together a range of unique artists and performers – from psychedelic and low-fi indie rock through to Onehunga-infused hip hop, telling stories about what it means to grow up in New Zealand’s most bustling city. Read more.