Chaos reigns but the show must go on.
Broods won big at the 2015 VNZMAs. Photo: Cole Eastham-Farrelly
Times are tough: The world is literally falling away beneath our feet; a consummate bigot prepares to take over the free world; cows are winning our hearts and minds; Brian Tamaki is back; and we fall to the mercy of a giant malevolent moon.
But, as we all know, the show must go on - and once again, it’s time for the Vodafone NZ Music Awards.
The potential for greatness is there, just within our grasp and right when we need it most.
What: The 51st Vodafone NZ Music Awards
When: Tonight 8:30pm, broadcast live on TV3.
Where: Vector Arena, Auckland, land of the insensitive fireworks
Who: Feel free to peruse this handy list of nominees...
Godfrey Hirst 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’
Aaradhna – ‘Brown Girl’
Broods – ‘Free’
KINGS – 'Don't Worry Bout' It'
MAALA – ‘Kind of Love’
The Naked and Famous – ‘Higher’
Shapeshifter – ‘Stars’
Best Group
Broods – ‘Conscious’
Fat Freddy’s Drop – ‘BAYS’
The Phoenix Foundation – ‘Give Up Your Dreams’
Sol3Mio – ‘On Another Note’
Best Male Solo Artist
Avalanche City – ‘We Are For The Wild Places’
Dave Dobbyn – ‘Harmony House’
Lawrence Arabia – ‘Absolute Truth’
MAALA – ‘Composure’
Fiji Airways 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’
The Edge Best Pop Album
Avalanche City – ‘We Are For The Wild Places’
Broods – ‘Conscious’
MAALA – ‘Kind of Love’
Best Alternative Album
Lawrence Arabia – ‘Absolute Truth’
The Phoenix Foundation – ‘Give Up Your Dreams’
Silicon – ‘Personal Computer’
Best Urban/Hip Hop Album
Aaradhna – ‘Brown Girl’
PNC – The Luke Vailima EP
SWIDT – ‘SmokeyGotBeatz Presents SWIDT vs EVERYBODY’
Best Roots Album
Fat Freddy’s Drop – ‘BAYS’
Rob Ruha – ‘Pūmau’
Unity Pacific – ‘Blackbirder Dread’
Best Electronic Album
Electric Wire Hustle – ‘Aeons’
Opiuo – ‘Omniversal’
Pacific Heights – ‘The Stillness’
Te Mangai Paho Best Maori Album
Dennis Marsh – ‘Maori Songbook 2’
Kirsten Te Rito – ‘Āiotanga’
Rob Ruha – ‘Pūmau’
Best Worship Album
Edge Kingsland – ‘Edge 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’
Vodafone People’s Choice Award
Broods
Fat Freddy’s Drop
KINGS
MAALA
Sol3Mio
