Why Marlon Williams Won the 2026 Taite Music Prize
Marlon Williams was the big winner at last night's 2026 Taite Music Prize ceremony. More awards could be coming his way next month.
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Marlon Williams was the big winner at last night's 2026 Taite Music Prize ceremony. More awards could be coming his way next month.
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Williams receives a $12,500 cash prize, courtesy of founding partner Recorded Music NZ
We're celebrating the 2026 Taite Music Prize with In My Room sessions from the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut nominees
We're celebrating the 2026 Taite Music Prize with In My Room sessions from the Auckland Live Best Independent Debut nominees
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