AMA 2026 – RNZ livestream link & timings

A brief guide, without giving too much away.

The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards will be livestreamed from 7pm TONIGHT, Thursday 28 May by AMA Official Media Partner RNZ. Save the livestream link here

AMA is brought to our screens with the invaluable support of sponsorship and broadcast partner Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho.

Tune in tonight to celebrate the 2026 AMA finalists and winners, and to enjoy performances by:

‣ Te Wehi & Hori Shaw
‣ Tom Scott
‣ Dick Move
‣ MĀ
‣ Alien Weaponry
‣ Jordyn with a Why & Hope (In Memoriam tribute)
‣ Tami Neilson
‣ RIIKI REID
‣ Che Fu & The Kratez

Aotearoa Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards is the annual showcase event for the music industry, celebrating artists and music from Aotearoa. The event recognises the biggest musical successes of the year while also providing a platform to promote emerging artists. Grounded in 60 years of history, the Aotearoa Music Awards has evolved to reflect our unique cultural identity. It has launched music careers, told artists’ stories and created memorable moments.

Recorded Music NZ produces the Aotearoa Music Awards and acts as its kaitiaki – preserving our musical heritage, celebrating the hits of today and paving the way for the artists of tomorrow.

Code of Conduct
Aotearoa Music Awards is committed to a safe and inclusive environment for everyone involved. All participants, including nominees, are required to abide by the AMA Code of Conduct

AMA 2026 Partners
Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, Spotify, RNZ, Auckland Live, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori | Māori Language Commission, JD Sports, BurgerFuel, 5GUM, LION.

View all AMA 2026 partner information here

Assets & imagery

Photos from the night available here – enter ‘AMA’ to download, CREDIT: Stijl / James Ensing-Trussell

Winner PR and assets available here

Please direct media enquiries to
Lauren Went, Pead
lauren.went@pead.co.nz
027 363 0291