The latest COVID-19 alert level changes mean upcoming live events are at risk of being postponed.
Newshub has spoken with artists and industry leaders who say the playing field for women is "not even".
Their growing success has highlighted the importance of giving back.
Whatever You Want is Crowded House’s latest single.
"I just want to say to all the other finalists, you guys are insane."
"You can listen to the song, and you're actually doing something to help at the same time."
The Kiwi artist's set has been released on a YouTube channel with 29 million subscribers.
The award is one of Kiwi music's coveted prizes.
"I think at a time like this everyone needs a bit of that a bit of music to pull everyone together."