Fans can vote for their favourite finalists daily through NZ Music Month.
Te Wehi & Hori Shaw, and MĀ to perform
Marlon Williams leads the way, with seven Tūī nominations for Te Whare Tīwekaweka.
Celebrating a landmark year for waiata reo Māori.
He whakatairanga i tētehi tau hirahira mō ngā waiata reo Māori.
We are pleased to reveal that the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards will take place at The Civic in Tāmaki Makaurau on Thursday 28 May 2026, closing out Te Marama Puoro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Music Month.