The New Zealand Music Awards are kicking off in Auckland with many of New Zealand's favourite artists vying for the coveted Tui awards.
Kiwi stars have been strutting their stuff on the red carpet at Auckland's Vector Arena ahead of the show which starts at 8.30 and will include performances from Shapeshifter, Tami Neilson, Aaradhna, Maala, Kings, Fat Freddy's Drop and 2016's NZ Herald Legacy Award recipient Bic Runga.
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You can keep up with all the action live from the red carpet on Facebook with NZ Herald and Spy.
We're also bringing you some behind-the-scenes action with Hunt for the Wilderpeople star Julian Dennison on our Instagram (@seenbyspy).
Leading the nominations at this year's VNZMAs is brother/sister duo Broods (Caleb and Georgia Nott), with five nominations for their work on their latest album Conscious.
Close behind them with four nominations each is soul/R&B singer Aaradhna, Kiwi favourites Fat Freddy's Drop and relative newcomer Maala, plus the Phoenix Foundation is close behind with three nominations.
And Kiwi comedy duo Jono and Ben will co-host the awards this year, following Thor: Ragnarok director Taika Waititi's polarising stint at last year's ceremony.
The full list of nominees is below, and we will update you with the full winner's list later tonight.
Album of The Year
Aaradhna, Brown Girl
Broods, Conscious
Fat Freddy's Drop, Bays
Hollie Smith, Water Or Gold
Tami Neilson, Don't Be Afraid
The Phoenix Foundation, Give Up Your Dreams
Single of the Year
Aaradhna, Brown Girl
Broods, Free
Kings, Don't Worry Bout' It
MAALA, Kind Of Love
Shapeshifter, Stars
The Naked And Famous, Higher
Best Group
Broods, Conscious
Fat Freddy's Drop, Bays
Sol3 Mio, On Another Note
The Phoenix Foundation, Give Up Your Dreams
Best Male Solo Artist
Avalanche City, We Are For The Wild Places
Dave Dobbyn, Harmony House
Lawrence Arabia, Absolute Truth
MAALA, Composure
Best Female Solo Artist
Aaradhna, Brown Girl
Hollie Smith, Water Or Gold
Ladyhawke, Wild Things
Tami Neilson, Don't Be Afraid
Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Kings, Don't Worry Bout' It
LEISURE, All Over You
nomad, Oh My My
Sachi, Lunch with Bianca
Best Rock Album
Beastwars, The Death of All Things
Jordan Luck Band, Not Only ... But Also
Villainy, Dead Sight
Best Pop Album
Avalanche City, We Are For The Wild Places
Broods, Conscious
MAALA, Composure
Best Alternative Album
Lawrence Arabia, Absolute Truth
Silicon, Personal Computer
The Phoenix Foundation, Give Up Your Dreams
Best Urban/Hip Hop Album
Aaradhna, Brown Girl
PNC, The Luke Vailima EP
SmokeyGotBeatz, SmokeyGotBeatz Presents: SWIDT vs EVERYBODY
Best Roots Album
Fat Freddy's Drop, Bays
Rob Ruha, Pumau
Unity Pacific, Blackbirder Dread
Best Electronic Album
Electric Wire Hustle, Aeons
Opiuo, Omniversal
Pacific Heights, The Stillness
Best Maori Album
Dennis Marsh, Maori Songbook 2
Kirsten Te Rito, Aiotanga
Rob Ruha, Pumau
Best Worship Album
Edge Kingsland, Edge Kingsland Vol.3: The Common Good
Grace Vineyard Music, Seek You
LIFE Worship, By My Spirit
Best Classical Album
Anthony Ritchie and Ross Harris, Fjarran
Kenneth Young, Shadows and Light
Zephyr, Zephyr
People's Choice Award
Broods
Fat Freddy's Drop
Kings
MAALA
Sol3 Mio
Critics' Choice Award
Kane Strang
Scuba Diva
Spycc & INF