Tiki Taane at the 2016 NZ Music Awards at Vector Arena. Photo / Doug Sherring
Tiki Taane at the 2016 NZ Music Awards at Vector Arena. Photo / Doug Sherring
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 performancesfrom Shapeshifter, Tami Neilson, Aaradhna, Maala, Kings, Fat Freddy's Drop and 2016's NZ Herald Legacy Award recipient Bic Runga.
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).
Aaradhna, Broods and Maala are leading the pack as far as nominations go.
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.
Comedy duo Jono and Ben will host the 2016 VNZMA music awards.
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
