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The glitz, the glamour, the famous and even the Prime Minister.
The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards streamed live across the nation showcases the best music recording artists for the year, as nominated by the public (Vodafone’s People Choice Award) and via category.
Pop sensation Benee had an almost clean sweep winning four Tui awards on the night. The newcomer was not lost for words in her multitude of acceptances – but clearly overwhelmed.
Benee
Being in it’s 54th year, the 2019 awards event was hosted by the legendary Jon Toogood (Shihad) and Laura Daniel with guest announcers including the New Zealand leader Jacinda Ardern.
From indie to pop, drum n bass to classical, rock and best selling – which Six60 took the coveted prize for.
It was a night of energetic live performances and a tribute to NZ Music icons Th’ Dudes having been inducted in to the country’s NZ Music Hall of Fame gaining the Legacy award.
VNZMA 2019 – Th Dudes
Th’ Dudes w. Rikki Morris (standing in for the late Ian Morris) revived the bands notoriously catchy themes in a high adrenalin live performance that was the cherry on the entire evening.
The VNZMAs proves that New Zealand musicians are up there on par with international artists whilst still remaining to retain a signature kiwi flavour that resonates and impacts at home and around the world.
Vodafone is one of New Zealand’s leading digital services companies and currently they are pioneering the first roll out of 5G across New Zealand’s mobile network.
STG congratulates not just the winners but all of those that were also nominated.
The Beths
The full list of winners:
- THREE Album of the Year | Te Pukaemi o te Tau
Winner: Avantdale Bowling Club – Avantdale Bowling Club
Aldous Harding – Designer
The Beths – Future Me Hates Me
Broods – Don’t Feed The Pop Monster
Mitch James – Mitch James
Marlon Williams – Live at Auckland Town Hall - Vodafone Single of the Year | Te Waiata Tōtahi o te Tau
Winner: BENEE – ‘Soaked’
Aldous Harding – ‘The Barrell’
The Beths – ‘Little Death’
Church & AP – ‘Ready or Not’
Drax Project – ‘All This Time’
Six60 – ‘The Greatest’ - Best Group | Te Roopu Toa
Winner: The Beths – Future Me Hates Me Beastwars – IV
Broods – Don’t Feed The Pop Monster
L.A.B. – L.A.B. II - Best Solo Artist | Te Kaipuoro Takitahi Toa
Winner: BENEE – FIRE ON MARZZ
Aldous Harding – Designer
Avantdale Bowling Club – Avantdale Bowling Club
Mitch James – Mitch James - Smirnoff Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Te Kaituhura Puoro Toa o te Tau
Winner: BENEE
BAYNK
The Beths
Church & AP - Te Māngai Pāho Best Māori Artist | Te Kaipuoro Māori Toa
Winner: Troy Kingi
Louis Baker
Rei - The Edge Best Pop Artist | Te Kaipuoro Arotini Toa
Winner: BENEE
Broods
Mitch James - Best Alternative Artist | Te Kaipuoro Manohi Toa
Winner: The Beths
Aldous Harding
Tiny Ruins - KFC Best Soul/RnB Artist | Te Kaipuoro Awe Toa
Winner: Bailey Wiley
Louis Baker
Rei - Best Hip Hop Artist | Te Kaipuoro Hipihope Toa
Winner: Avantdale Bowling Club
Church & AP
Diggy Dupè - Best Roots Artist | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa
Winner: Troy Kingi
L.A.B.
Lost Tribe Aotearoa - ROVA Best Electronic Artist | Te Kaipuoro Tāhiko Toa
Winner: TALI
Pacific Heights
Sweet Mix Kids - Best Rock Artist | Te Kaipuoro Rakapioi Toa
Winner: Villainy
Beastwars
Racing
- Best Worship Artist | Te Kaipuoro Kairangi Toa
Winner: Harbourside Worship
Equippers Worship
Jules Riding - Best Classical Artist | Te Kaipuoro Inamata Toa
Winner: Simon O’Neill
The Linkwood Guitar Duo
Michael Houstoun & Bella Hristova - Vodafone People’s Choice Award | Te Kōwhiri o te Nuinga
Winner: Six60 - Recorded Music NZ Legacy Award | Tohu Whakareretanga
Th’ Dudes - Highest Selling Artist | Te Toa Hoko Teitei
Six60 - NZ On Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year | Te Rikoata Marakerake o te Tau
Six60 - Recorded Music NZ International Achievement | Tohu Tutuki o te Ao
Drax Project