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11/06/2026

The 2026 Aotearoa Children's Music Awards | Ngā Manu Tīrairaka finalists have been announced! The most playful and imaginative Awards of the year, finalists will be celebrated at the annual event on Sunday 28 June at The Tuning Fork

Recorded Music NZ is especially pleased to celebrate the finalists for Te Manu Taki Kerekahu o te Tau | Best Children's Music Artist Tūī. This year sees Jeremy Redmore nominated for 'Singalongercise', 2025 Tūī winners Loopy Tunes for 'Mā: Matariki For Tamariki' and Spellodies for 'If You Can Yell It, Then You Can Spell It' 👏👏

The CMAs will also see finalists in the following categories and awarded and recognised:

🌟 APRA Best Children’s Song – Preschool | He Manu Pīpī
🌟 APRA Best Children’s Song – Primary | He Pī Ka Rere
🌟 NZ On Air Best Children’s Music Video | He Manu Tūtei
🌟 Kōkako Best Children's Performer, presented by Kiwi Kids Music & Auckland Philharmonia

Fans will be able to purchase tickets to the very special combined Children's Music Awards and Sounds Fun event (coming soon!) The ceremony will feature performances from CMAs whānau Judi Cranston, Anika Moa, Levity Beet and Kath Bee as well as kids music newcomer – children’s author and comedian Sam Smith. It will be hosted by Suzy Cato with assistance from tamariki from across Aotearoa, and followed by fun and games!

Aotearoa Children’s Music Awards | Ngā Manu Tīrairaka is produced by beloved children's performer and presenter Suzy Cato with the proud support of Recorded Music NZ, APRA AMCOS NZ, NZ On Air and Kiwi Kids Music

29/05/2026

Happy MusicHelps NZ Music T-Shirt Day!

The Recorded Music team are tired but happy after a great night celebrating the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards last night! Here we are repping just some of the artists we love to work with and for every day 🎶

Still time to pull on your favourite NZ music tee, and text ‘MUSIC’ to 2448 to donate $3 to MusicHelps. You can also donate at nzmusictshirtday.org.nz

A huge thank you to Carmel and the wider MusicHelps whānau for all they do behind-the-scenes for NZ artists, crew and the likes of us 💗 Supporting MusicHelps supports people making music, and making sure local music gets heard, around Aotearoa

Feat. Die! Die! Die! 🌟 Borderline 🌟 NZ Music Month (vintage) 🌟 Marlon Williams 🌟 Tami Neilson 🌟 Theia 🌟 Te Kaahu 🌟 AK-79 🌟 Dallas Temaira 🌟 Lorde 🌟 Erny Belle 🌟 Alien Weaponry 🌟 Teeks 🌟 Mousey (PS Sarah is actually wearing a Kraus 🌟 t-shirt today)

27/05/2026

Recorded Music New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement it is moving to bolster copyright law and protect some of New Zealand’s most iconic music for longer. The changes will extend copyright term from the current 50 to 70 years, bringing New Zealand’s law into line with global standards.

Recorded Music NZ CEO Jo Oliver says –

“Copyright law powers the music industry and enables artists to be paid for their work. It's great news that this government is finally fixing the unfair anomaly in New Zealand copyright law and giving New Zealand artists and rights holders the same protection as their overseas counterparts. It is crucial that the change is legislated as soon as possible, to ensure our musical heritage is protected and preserved for years to come.”

Read the update in full >> https://loom.ly/xpKyYbk

25/05/2026

Rest in Peace Dame Jools 🖤

We are deeply saddened by the news that beloved artist and entertainer Jools Topp passed away on Saturday, in the company of whānau and after a long journey living with breast cancer

Jools was one half of Aotearoa country music trailblazers Topp Twins, alongside her sister Dame Lynda Topp. The much-loved duo have brought a tongue-in-cheek but deeply political energy to their music and performance over the course of their incredible shared career, whether busking on busy street corners or packing out big venues 🎶

An ongoing inspiration to their fans, community and generations of artists alike, the Topp Twins were celebrated at the Country Music Honours awards in Gore on Friday night, with the second-ever Country Music Honour for Contribution to Country Music 🌟

Having been active since the early-1980s, The Topp Twins were also one of the first local acts to be inducted into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | NZ Music Hall of Fame, in 2008

20/05/2026

Recorded Music NZ has announced Fat Freddy's Drop as the 2026 – and second ever – recipient of the Aotearoa Charts Icon award 🌟

The taonga acknowledges the group’s success in the Aotearoa Music Charts over the course of their career. It's been an impressive, ongoing run that has seen the group release eight acclaimed studio albums, four of which have gone to #1 on the Top 40 – including the now classic Based On A True Story ⛵

The Aotearoa Charts Icon award was established by Recorded Music in 2025 to recognise local artists that have had significant success in the Official Charts over an extended period. The inaugural recipient was SIX60 in 2025

The Icon award will be celebrated at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 28 May at The Civic in Tāmaki Makaurau 💥 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 NZ On Air NZ On Air Music and Te Māngai Pāho 🙏

14/05/2026

Ko te toa o Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa ko... Che-Fu The Musician ka mutu pea! 💥💥

Recorded Music NZ is thrilled to announce that Aotearoa hip hop legend Che Ness a.k.a Che Fu will be inducted into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | NZ Music Hall of Fame at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 28 May at The Civic in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event will feature a live medley performance by Che and his band The Kratez, of some of the artist’s most iconic tracks 🌟

Che Fu is one of the most significant local artists of his generation. Long a household name in Aotearoa, he came up through Tāmaki’s 90s High Street scene, where he received a foundational education about DJ culture and hip hop via the likes of eclectic tastemaker Manuel Bundy He’d already found heady success fronting 2014 Hall of Fame inductee Supergroove as a teen before launching his own incredible solo career 💗

Join us in celebrating Che's induction on Thursday 28 May at at The Civic in Tāmaki Makaurau 🏆 The 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 NZ On Air NZ On Air Music and Te Māngai Pāho 🙏

13/05/2026

Recorded Music NZ is pleased to present its 2025 Year in Review 🫡

The Year in Review (previously named Annual Report) includes the organisation's financial statements for 2025, an overview of our ongoing systems change, highlights from the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards and Aotearoa Music Charts and market data that tells the story of the year that was 👀

View the report here >> https://loom.ly/0KZ6IQo

08/05/2026

📣 GOING LOCAL - SOUTH ISLAND 📣

Ever wanted to know more about the music industry – how it works, who to talk to, what you need, why things happen, and where you can look for help?

Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) presents Going Local Christchurch, Dunedin & Gore: an informal way for you to meet people working in the music industry, who are happy to offer advice and knowledge that may help answer some of your curliest industry questions.

It's also a chance to get to know you, the artist, and hear your vision for the future. The panel session is open-ended – you're free to ask the participants about anything music related.

Your Going Local delegates will include representatives from Recorded Music NZ, NZ On Air, the NZ Music Commission, Independent Music NZ, APRA AMCOS Aotearoa, and more. Prepare your questions and reserve your spot with a free ticket via the 🔗 link in comments. 🔗

30/04/2026

A mighty congratulations to Marlon Williams, winner of the 2026 Taite Music Prize 🌟

Williams was awarded the tohu last night for his 2025 record Te Whare Tīwekaweka, his first fully te reo Māori album, and the first album of original waiata reo Māori to go to #1 on the Aotearoa Music Charts Top 40 📈

Recorded Music NZ is proud to be Founding Partner of the Taite, alongside Independent Music New Zealand (IMNZ) – and to contribute the $12.5k cash prize

Te Whare Tīwekaweka is up for seven awards at the 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards on 28 May, including NZ On Air Album of the Year, and Best Solo Artist – an award Williams has won previously, in 2024

Pakipaki atu also to the other winners at the Taite event, namely Geneva AM (Best Independent Debut), The Mint Chicks (Classic Record), Carmel Bennett (Independent Spirit Award) and Newzician (Outstanding Music Journalism) 🎶

30/04/2026

Happening this SATURDAY! 👀

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