Benee GETS HER KICKS!
Oh what a night! This year’s Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards saw at top Kiwi talent grace the red carpet stand-out stan Spark Arena last week, including evening,, sensation sens winner of the evening, teen pop Benee, 19. the The popular “Soaked” “Soaked”” singer – dubbed dubb next Lorde – scooped scoopeddffour four prestigious prestig ti of awards including Breakthrough Artist term the Year and Best Solo Artist. Long- the favourites Six60 were back to collect People’s Choice Award, while comedienne accompanied Shihad
Laura Daniel audiences frontman Jon Toogood to charm as co-host for the evening. Singing a powerhouse Hollie Smith performed Mai” captivating rendition of “Whakaaria Teeks, while a (How Great Thou Art) with Troy Kingi also culturally-infused act by topped the entertainment. celebs The usual array of best-dressed Kiwi silver filled the arena, including Newshub first fox Mike McRoberts, who made his
Heidi public appearance with new partner
Ettema. But the most-anticipated arrival Jacinda of the evening was Prime Minister for Single Ardern, who presented the award of the Year, won by an excited Benee. see all Jacinda told us, “It’s wonderful to
I always our amazing New Zealand artists. While love the showcasing of their talent.” was at the PM’s daughter Neve, 18 months, proud home with her mother-in-law, the keen mum admitted her tot’s already a a strong music fan. “She likes anything with a lot and beat! I play her Anika Moa’s music she especially likes ‘Oma Rapeti’.”