Check out the big-named Aotearoa Music Awards finalists for 2024. Photo / Bevan Conley.
Check out the big-named Aotearoa Music Awards finalists for 2024. Photo / Bevan Conley.
It’s that time of year again. The Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 are fast approaching and the finalists have been announced, with a slew of big-name Kiwis and fresh faces in this year’s top musos list.
The much-anticipated awards show is an opportunity for Kiwi music lovers and artists aliketo celebrate the New Zealand music scene and discover some of the new talent rising up in the ranks.
With winners set to be announced on May 30, some of New Zealand’s most beloved performers including L.A.B., Coterie and The Beths have been announced as finalists.
Emerging as this year’s frontrunner with five nominations is Stan Walker. Nominated for Single of the Year for his hit song, I AM, the talented musician is also up for Album of the Year for All In, Best Solo Artist, Best Māori Artist and the Te Māngai Pāho Mana Reo award.
Home Brew is nominated for a number of awards. Photo / Kellie Blizard
Joining Walker amongst New Zealand’s favourites is Kiwi hip-hop group, Home Brew. The summer staple crew has been nominated for four awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Best Group and Best Hip Hop Artist.
Marlon Williams is also up for awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Music Video Content.
Other nominated artists include Avantdale Bowling Club, Kaylee Bell, Paige and Mermaidens.
