NZ Music Awards Finalists Announced
Tiki Taane dominates the finalists for the 2008 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards in a list that contains the country's biggest names in music. Tiki is a finalist in six categories; Liam Finn picks up four spots while Flight of the Conchords, Shihad and The Phoenix Foundation grab three, and Scribe and Anika Moa two.
The finalists were announced today at a function at Auckland's Langham Hotel. The winning artists are set to be honoured at the biggest-ever event in the awards' 43-year history when the red carpet is rolled out at Vector Arena, Auckland on October 8.
The prestigious Nokia Album of the Year category includes Anika Moa (In Swings the Tide), Flight of the Conchords (Flight of the Conchords), Liam Finn (I'll be Lightning), Scribe (Rhymebook), and Tiki Taane (Past, Present and Future).
Tiki and Liam Finn are also finalists in the Vodafone Single of the Year category for their singles 'Always on my Mind' and ´Gather to the Chapel' respectively. Opshop ('One Day'), Shihad ('One will Hear the Other') and The Phoenix Foundation ('Bright Grey') round off the category finalists.
Also announced today was the recipient of the second The New Zealand Herald Legacy Award – Straitjacket Fits. The legendary Dunedin band will be officially honoured at the main awards ceremony and will also be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
THE NOMINEES
Nokia Album of the Year
Tiki Taane - Past, Present, Future
Anika Moa - In Swings the Tide
Flight Of The Conchords - Flight Of The Conchords
Liam Finn - I'll Be Lightning
Scribe - Rhymebook
Vodafone Single of the Year
Tiki Taane - Always On My Mind
Liam Finn - Gather To The Chapel
Opshop - One Day
Shihad - One Will Hear The Other
The Phoenix Foundation - Bright Grey
Steinlager Pure Best Group
Flight Of The Conchords - Flight Of The Conchords
Shihad - Beautiful Machine
The Phoenix Foundation - Happy Ending
Vodafone People's Choice Award
Antiform
Horsemen Family
Parachute Band
Nesian Mystik
The DFenders
Best Male Solo Artist
Liam Finn - I'll be Lightning
SJD - Songs From A Dictaphone
Tiki Taane - Past, Present, Future
Mazda Best Female Solo Artist
Aaradhna - Sweet Soul Music
Anika Moa - In Swings The Tide
Annabel Fay - Annabel Fay
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Cut Off Your Hands - Blue On Blue
Flight Of The Conchords - Flight Of The Conchords
Tiki Taane - Past, Present, Future
C4 Best Music Video
Carey Carter - Tangaroa (Tiki Taane)
Ian Hart - Her Hairagami Set (The Brunettes)
Joe Lonie - Gather To The Chapel (Liam Finn)
PPNZ Best Rock Album
Liam Finn - I'll Be Lightning
Shihad - Beautiful Machine
The Phoenix Foundation - Happy Ending
Best Urban/Hip Hop Album
Mareko - White Sunday 2:The Book Of Mark
Scribe - Rhymebook
Young Sid - The Truth
Best Aotearoa Roots Album
Katchafire - Say What You're Thinking
Kora - Kora
Tiki Taane - Past, Present, Future
Best Dance/Electronica Album
Magik Johnson - You Are Sound
Recloose - Perfect Timing
Shapeshifter – Live
Best Maori Album
Moana & the Tribe - Wha
Ruia - 12:24 Tekau Ma Rua, Rua Tekau Ma Wha
Tiki Taane - Past, Present, Future
Best Gospel/Christian Album
All Left Out - The Conquest
Parachute Band - Roadmaps and Revelations
The Ember Days - Your Eyes Light Up
Best Classical Album
Gillian Whitehead - Puhake ki te rangi
Michael Houstoun - Inland
NZTrio - Bright Tide Moving Between
No finalists are announced for the Highest Selling NZ Single, the Highest Selling NZ Album, NZ on Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year and the International Achievement awards. These will be presented at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards ceremony at Auckland's Vector Arena on Wednesday October 8.
The recipient of the New Zealand Herald Legacy Award – Straitjacket Fits - will also be honoured on October 8. Straitjacket Fits will also be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
WINNERS OF TECHNICAL AWARDS:
Best Album Cover to Barny Bewick for Keep Me On Your Side (Goodnight Nurse)
Best Engineer to Lee Prebble for Happy Ending (The Phoenix Foundation)
Best Producer to Lee Prebble for Happy Ending (The Phoenix Foundation)
