One other worldwide high-flyer, Benee can also be up for the Finest Pop Artist class alongside Lorde, having launched her second studio album Ur an Angel I’m Simply Particle final 12 months to important acclaim.
Residence Brew frontman Tom Scott additionally secured nominations for Album of the Yr, Finest Solo Artist, and Finest Soul/RnB – in addition to receiving nods in three of the 4 Artisan classes for his debut solo album, ANITYA.
LA-based New Zealander Leroy Clampitt is nominated for Finest Producer for his work on UK singer Lily Allen’s explosive album West Finish Lady. He’s up in opposition to ANITYA’s producer Ben Lawson and Williams and Mark Perkins, who produced Te Whare Tīwekaweka.
“The finalists are a shining instance of the vary and variety of musical expertise right here in New Zealand,” Recorded Music NZ CEO Jo Oliver mentioned.
The awards will happen on Thursday, Could 28, at The Civic in Auckland. The ceremony shall be live-streamed on RNZ.
Aotearoa Music Awards Nominees
NZ On Air Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau | Album of the Yr
- Geneva AM – Pikipiki
- Kaylee Bell – Cowboy Up
- Ladi6 – Le Vā
- Lorde – Virgin
- MĀ – Blame It On The Climate
- Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka
- MOKOMOKAI – PONO
- Reb Fountain – How Love Bends
- Tami Neilson – Neon Cowgirl
- The Beths – Straight Line Was A Lie
- Tom Scott – ANITYA
- Troy Kingi – Troy Kingi Presents: Night time Lords
Spotify Te Tino Waiata o te Tau | Single of the Yr
- Alien Weaponry – Mau Moko
- Fazerdaze – Motorway
- Hori Shaw & Te Wehi – Able to Journey
- Ladi6 – LightBulb
- Lorde – What Was That
- Marlon Williams – Aua Atu Rā
- Paige – twenties
- Tami Neilson – Neon Cowgirl (feat. Neil Finn)
- The Beths – Metallic
- The Phoenix Basis – Vampire Class
- There’s A Tuesday – Margo
- Tom Scott – ‘until then
Te Tino Kāhui Manu Taki o te Tau | Finest Group
- Alien Weaponry
- Dick Transfer
- MOKOMOKAI
- Phoebe Rings
- Ringlets
- The Beths
Te Tino Reo o te Tau | Finest Solo Artist
- Geneva AM
- Ladi6
- Lorde
- Marlon Williams
- Tami Neilson
- Tom Scott
Te Māngai Pāho Mana Reo
- Hamo Dell – Tā Roha
- Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka
- MOHI – Ka Rea (feat. Pare)
- Nikau Grace – He Aha Te Aha (feat. Te Haka o Ngāti Whakaue)
- Rob Ruha, Troy Kingi, Kaylee Bell – Matariki Hunga Nui
- Stan Walker – Mō Āke Tonu (feat. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke)
Te Māngai Pāho Te Manu Taki Māori o te Tau | Finest Māori Artist
- Hori Shaw
- MĀ
- Marlon Williams
- Stan Walker
- TAWAZ
- Te Wehi
Te Manu Taki Whanokē o te Tau | Finest Different Artist
- Grecco Romank
- MĀ
- Phoebe Rings
Te Manu Taki Tuauki o te Tau | Finest Classical Artist
- Jade String Quartet & Anthony Ritchie
- Michael Norris
- Moth Quartet
Te Manu Taki Tuawhenua o te Tau | Finest Nation Music Artist
- Jenny Mitchell
- Kaylee Bell
- Tami Neilson
Te Manu Taki Tāhiko o te Tau | Finest Digital Artist
- Caru & Brandn Shiraz
- Geneva AM
- Sanoi
Te Manu Taki Ahurea o te Tau | Finest People Artist
- Mel Parsons
- Nadia Reid
- Ny Oh
Te Manu Taki Ātete o te Tau | Finest Hip Hop Artist
- Diggy Dupé & choicevaughan
- MOKOMOKAI
- Troy Kingi – Troy Kingi Presents: Night time Lords
Te Manu Taki Tautito o te Tau | Finest Jazz Artist
- Clear Path Ensemble
- Darren Pickering Small Worlds
- Louisa Williamson
Te Manu Taki Arotini o te Tau | Finest Pop Artist
Te Manu Taki Rakapīoi / Rakatū Pāorooro o te Tau | Finest Rock / Metallic Artist
- Alien Weaponry
- Beastwars
- Dick Transfer
Te Manu Taki Taketake o te Tau | Finest Roots Artist
- Hori Shaw
- Te Wehi
- Three Homes Down
Te Manu Taki Manako o te Tau | Finest Soul/RnB Artist
Te Taumata o te Toi | Finest Album Art work
- Elliot O’Donnell, Jaime Robertson – New Tomorrows (Sola Rosa)
- Laura Williams – ANITYA (Tom Scott)
- Nick Keller – The Ship // The Sea (Beastwars)
Te Taumata o te Pūkenga Oro | Finest Engineer
- Ben Lawson – ANITYA (Tom Scott)
- James Goldsmith – The Ship // The Sea (Beastwars)
- Mark Perkins – Te Whare Tīwekaweka (Marlon Williams)
NZ On Air Te Taumata o te Ataata | Finest Music Video Content material
- Stan Walker & Abe Mora – Mō Āke Tonu (Stan Walker feat. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke)
- Stella Reid – Scared Outdated Males (Dick Transfer)
- Tom Grut – Ed’s Solar (Aidan High quality)
Te Taumata o te Kaiwhakaputa | Finest Producer
- Ben Lawson – ANITYA (Tom Scott)
- Leroy Clampitt – Pussy Palace, Sleepwalking, Fruity Loops, Beg For Me (Lily Allen)
- Marlon Williams, Mark Perkins – Te Whare Tīwekaweka (Marlon Williams)
