The 2019 finalists for the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards (VNZMAs) have been announced, before the trophies are handed out to winners on November 14.
Indie pop band The Beths leads the nominations with five nods - Best Alternative Artist, Single of the Year, Best Group and Breakthrough Artist of the Year.
- Six60 dominates the 2018 VNZMAs, winning five Tuis
- Watch: Six60 performs 'Don't Give It Up' at 2018 VNZMAs
Other artists with multiple nominations include Broods, Beastwars, Benee, Avantdale Bowling Club, Mitch James, Church & AP, Aldous Harding and Troy Kingi.
Tickets to the 2019 VNZMAs at Spark Arena are on sale now, and the event will be broadcast live on Three.
VNZMA 2019 finalists by category:
Album of the Year | Te Pukaemi o te Tau
- Aldous Harding - Designer
- Avantdale Bowling Club - Avantdale Bowling Club
- The Beths - Future Me Hates Me
- Broods - Don't Feed The Pop Monster
- Mitch James - Mitch James
- Marlon Williams - Live at Auckland Town Hall
Vodafone Single of the Year | Te Waiata Tōtahi o te Tau
- Aldous Harding - 'The Barrell'
- BENEE - 'Soaked'
- The Beths - 'Little Death'
- Church & AP - 'Ready or Not'
- Drax Project - 'All This Time'
- Six60 - 'The Greatest'
Best Group | Te Roopu Toa
- Beastwars - IV
- The Beths - Future Me Hates Me
- Broods - Don't Feed The Pop Monster
- L.A.B. - L.A.B. II
THREE Best Solo Artist | Te Kaipuoro Takitahi Toa
- Aldous Harding - Designer
- Avantdale Bowling Club - Avantdale Bowling Club
- BENEE - FIRE ON MARZZ
- Mitch James - Mitch James
Smirnoff Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Te Kaituhura Puoro Toa o te Tau
- BAYNK
- BENEE
- The Beths
- Church & AP
Te Māngai Pāho Best Māori Artist | Te Kaipuoro Māori Toa
- Louis Baker
- Rei
- Troy Kingi
The Edge Best Pop Artist | Te Kaipuoro Arotini Toa
- BENEE
- Broods
- Mitch James
Best Alternative Artist | Te Kaipuoro Manohi Toa
- Aldous Harding
- The Beths
- Tiny Ruins
Best Soul/RnB Artist | Te Kaipuoro Awe Toa
- Bailey Wiley
- Louis Baker
- Rei
Best Hip Hop Artist | Te Kaipuoro Hipihope Toa
- Avantdale Bowling Club
- Church & AP
- Diggy Dupè
Best Roots Artist | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa
- L.A.B
- Lost Tribe Aotearoa
- Troy Kingi
Best Electronic Artist | Te Kaipuoro Tāhiko Toa
- Pacific Heights
- Sweet Mix Kids
- TALI
Best Rock Artist | Te Kaipuoro Rakapioi Toa
- Beastwars
- Racing
- Villainy
Best Worship Artist | Te Kaipuoro Kairangi Toa
- Equippers Worship
- Harbourside Worship
- Jules Riding
Best Classical Artist | Te Kaipuoro Inamata Toa
- The Linkwood Guitar Duo
- Michael Houstoun & Bella Hristova
- Simon O'Neill
Music Teacher of the Year | Kaiārahi Puoro o te Tau
- Duncan Ferguson - St Andrews College, Christchurch
- Jane Egan - Gisborne Girls High School, Gisborne
- Sue Banham - Rosehill College, Papakura, Auckland
Legacy Award | Tohu Whakareretanga
- Th' Dudes
Other awards that will be handed out on the night:
- Vodafone People's Choice Award | Te Kōwhiri o te Nuinga
- Highest Selling Artist | Te Toa Hoko Teitei
- NZ On Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year | Te Rikoata Marakerake o te Tau
- International Achievement | Tohu Tutuki o te Ao
Additional Tuis presented in 2019:
Best Folk Artist | Te Kaipuoro Taketake Toa
- Winner: The Frank Burkitt Band - Raconteur
- Great North - The Golden Age
- Jono Heyes - 9 Pilgrims
Best Pacific Music Album | Te Pukaemi Toa o Te Moana Nui a Kiwa
- Winner: Tomorrow People - BBQ Reggae
- Kings - Lov3 & 3go
- SWIDT - The Most Electrifying
Best Country Artist | Te Kaipuoro Tuawhenua Toa
- Winner: Jenny Mitchell - Wildfires
- Jamie McDell - Extraordinary Girl
- Tami Neilson - Sassafrass!
Best Jazz Artist | Te Kaipuoro Tautito Toa
- Winner: GRG67 - The Thing
- Antipodes - Good Winter
- Dog - No Dogs Allowed
Best Children's Artist | Te Kaipuoro Waiata Tamariki Toa
- Winner: Craig Smith - Not Just For Kids 2
- Marian Burns - Songs For Kids
- Anna van Riel - Fishing For Stars
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