Tag: 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards

‘His Songs Unified New Zealanders Like Few Before or Since’: A Look Back at Ché Fu’s Second Album ‘Navigator’
Posted in: Music Features
By Martyn Pepperell
Ahead of his induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame this week, we're taking a closer look at the Aotearoa rapper's iconic second album
Fat Freddy’s Drop Announced as 2026 Aotearoa Charts Icon
Posted in: Music News
By Conor Lochrie
Fat Freddy's Drop will earn a major honour at the forthcoming 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards
2026 Aotearoa Music Awards: Voting Opens for JD Sports People’s Choice Tūī
Posted in: Music News
By Conor Lochrie
The People’s Choice Tūī celebrates the artists who have connected most strongly with Aotearoa audiences
Why Marlon Williams Won the 2026 Taite Music Prize
Posted in: Music News
By Conor Lochrie
Marlon Williams was the big winner at last night's 2026 Taite Music Prize ceremony. More awards could be coming his way next month.
This Year’s Biggest Aotearoa Music Awards Snubs and Surprises: Dunedin, Theia, BENEE
Posted in: Music Lists
By Rolling Stone
Lots of excellent artists have been nominated for the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards, but there were also some surprising choices
Marlon Williams Leads 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards Nominations
Posted in: Music News
By Conor Lochrie
Geneva AM, Stan Walker, Tami Neilson, Dick Move, Ringlets, Phoebe Rings, and more are amongst this year's finalists