07 October 2010 - 0 Comments
Gin Wigmore and Stan Walker are the big winners at the 2010 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards announced in Auckland tonight (Oct. 7). Each scooped up four awards.
Gin collected Tuis for Vodafone Album of the Year, Pacific Blue Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Best Pop Album, and Highest Selling NZ Album.
The wins tops off a stellar year for Gin - Her album Holy Smoke has gone triple platinum, with singles 'Too Late For Lovers', 'Oh My', 'Hey Ho', and 'I Do' all featuring in the NZ top 40 simultaneously.
Stan Walker takes home Tuis for Highest Selling NZ Single, NZ on Air Airplay Record of the Year, Vodafone People's Choice and International Achievement.
The Phoenix Foundation gathered up the music award for Steinlager Pure Best Group - and add this to three technical awards that the band's album Buffalo won earlier this year.
Kids of 88 takes away the Vodafone Single of the Year Tui, while Tim Van Dammen gets the C4 Best Music Video Tui with his Kids of 88 video for Just a Little Bit.
Dane Rumble was named Best Male Solo Artist, while Anika Moa won the Madza Best Female Solo Artist category.
Rock legends Shihad are honoured for their contribution to New Zealand Music, receiving the New Zealand Herald Legacy Award and an induction into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. The band formed in 1988, winning a first New Zealand Music Award for 'Most Promising Group' in 1993.
Tuis also go to:
- Best Urban / Hip Hop Album: David Dallas - Something Awesome
- Kiwi FM Best Aotearoa Roots Album: Opensouls - Standing in the Rain
- PPNZ Best Rock Album: The Checks - Alice By The Moon
- Best Electronia Album: Bulletproof - Soundtrack To Forever
- Best Gospel / Christian Album: Edwin Derricutt - Three Hours South
- Best Classical Album: Simon O'Neill - Father & Son: Wagner Scenes & Arias.
Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards spokesperson Campbell Smith says the depth and talent of New Zealand music is highlighted with awards going to a wide variety of artists.
"It's fantastic to see such a range of artists celebrated. There is a real breadth and depth in our music, with stars from across all genres, new artists and established acts, all winning Tuis. This is real evidence that New Zealand music is flourishing, growing and constantly evolving.
"It has been a real honour to be able to celebrate Shihad's legacy - they are a truly legendary and trailblazing New Zealand band and they have probably influenced most, if not all, of the other winners and finalists from tonight, musically and professionally. And their latest album proves they're still very much at the top of their game."
For more information about the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards go to http://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/
WINNERS AND FINALISTS FOR THE VODAFONE NEW ZEALAND MUSIC AWARDS 2010
Vodafone Album of The Year
Winner: Gin Wigmore – Holy Smoke
Other finalists:
Anika Moa – Love in Motion
Dane Rumble – The Experiment
Shapeshifter – The System Is A Vampire
The Phoenix Foundation – Buffalo
Vodafone Single of The Year
Winner: Kids Of 88 – Just A Little Bit
Other finalists:
Dane Rumble – Cruel
Gin Wigmore – Oh My
J.Williams – You Got Me
The Phoenix Foundation – Buffalo
Steinlager Pure Best Group
Winner: The Phoenix Foundation – Buffalo
Other finalists:
Shapeshifter – The System Is A Vampire
The Checks – Alice By The Moon
Best Male Solo Artist
Winner: Dane Rumble – The Experiment
Other finalists:
Connan Mockasin – Please Turn Me Into The Snat
J.Williams – Young Love
Mazda Best Female Solo Artist
Winner: Anika Moa – Love in Motion
Other finalists:
Gin Wigmore – Holy Smoke
Hollie Smith – Humour And The Misfortune Of Others
Pacific Blue Breakthrough Artist of The Year
Winner: Gin Wigmore – Holy Smoke
Other finalists:
Artisan Guns – Autumn
Dane Rumble – The Experiment
PPNZ Best Rock Album
Winner: The Checks – Alice By The Moon
Other finalists:
Dimmer – Degrees of Existence
The Phoenix Foundation – Buffalo
Best Pop Album
Winner: Gin Wigmore – Holy Smoke
Other finalists:
Anika Moa – Love in Motion
Dane Rumble – The Experiment
Best Urban / Hip Hop Album
Winner: David Dallas – Something Awesome
Other finalists:
J.Williams – Young Love
Young Sid – What Doesn't Kill Me
Kiwi FM Best Aotearoa Roots Album
Winner: Opensouls – Standing In The Rain
Other finalists:
Fly My Pretties – A Story
Hollie Smith – Humour And The Misfortune Of Others
C4 Best Music Video
Winner: Tim Van Dammen – Just A Little Bit (Kids Of 88)
Other finalists:
Nathan Hickey –Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation)
Sam Peacocke – Sleepeater (Shihad)
Best Electronica Album
Winner: Bulletproof – Soundtrack To Forever
Other finalists:
P-Money – Everything
Shapeshifter – The System Is A Vampire
Best Gospel / Christian Album
Winner: Edwin Derricutt – Three Hours South
Other finalists:
John Michaelz – Walk on Water
Magnify – Wonderland
Best Classical Album
Winner: Simon O’Neill – Father & Son: Wagner Scenes & Arias
Other finalists:
John Psathas – UKIYO
NZTrio – FLOURISHES
Strike Percussion – Sketches
Vodafone Peoples’ Choice
Winner: Stan Walker
Gin Wigmore
Dane Rumble
Kids of 88
Shapeshifter
Highest Selling NZ Single
Stan Walker – Black Box
Highest Selling NZ Album
Gin Wigmore – Holy Smoke
NZ on Air Radio Airplay Record of the Year
Stan Walker – Black Box
International Achievement Award
Stan Walker
The recipient of the New Zealand Herald Legacy Award is Shihad. Shihad is also inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
WINNERS OF TECHNICAL AWARDS:
Best Album Cover to Paul Johnson for Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation).
MAINZ Best Engineer to Lee Prebble for Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation).
MAINZ Best Producer to The Phoenix Foundation for Buffalo.
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