Aotearoa Music Awards opens voting for JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People’s Choice Tūī
Fans can vote for their favourite finalists daily through NZ Music Month.
Voting for the Aotearoa Music Awards JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People’s Choice Tūī is now open. All AMA 2026 recording artist finalists are eligible.
AMA is proud to partner with leading global multi-channel retailer of sports fashion brand JD Sports to present the award, the winner of which is decided entirely by public vote.
In 2025, Hamilton rock and metal mainstays Devilskin claimed the title with a touching tribute to their loyal fans.
Fans from around the world are able to vote for their favourite artist/s up to once per day through May – New Zealand Music Month – until voting closes at 5pm on Tuesday 26 May (NZT).
Fans simply click on their favourite AMA 2026 artist in the voting portal and follow the instructions to place their vote.
This year voting fans who are over 18 can enter a draw to win show-only tickets to attend the live 2026 AMA event on Thursday 28 May at The Civic in Tāmaki Makaurau.
The winner of the 2026 JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People’s Choice Tūī will be announced and awarded at the event.
JD Sports is excited to be the presenting partner of the Tā te Iwi | People’s Choice Tūī for the third year running:
We’re excited to build on our partnership with the Tā te Iwi | People’s Choice Tūī at this year’s Aotearoa Music Awards, continuing to champion the voices and communities shaping culture across Aotearoa. At JD, ‘Forever Forward’ is more than a mindset, it’s about backing what’s next and creating space for the next generation. As a globally recognised brand with a strong local connection, our continued partnership with AMA reinforces our commitment to championing emerging voices and celebrating the communities shaping what’s next.
The AMA event will be livestreamed via AMA Official Media Partner RNZ. The broadcast is brought to our screens with the invaluable support of sponsorship and broadcast partner Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho.
Tā te Iwi voting link: peopleschoice.aotearoamusicawards.co.nz
View the category and prize draw Terms & Conditions here
About JD Sports
Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands globally. With over 500 stores across a number of territories throughout Europe and South East Asia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest products from the very best brands.
In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the New Zealand market and you can now find them at Sylvia Park, Manukau, Lynn Mall, Hamilton, Cuba St, Christchurch, Albany and Dunedin.
For more, please visit jdsports.co.nz
About 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, JD Sports, BurgerFuel, 5GUM, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori | Māori Language Commission.
View all AMA 2026 partner information here
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