The shortlist

■ Ahi Ka¯ , written by Lewis de Jong, Henry de Jong, Ethan Trembath, performed by Alien Weaponry.

■ Buttercup, written and performed by Anika Moa.

■ Can’t Help The Way, written by Gabriel Everett, Ashleigh Wallace, Giorgio Scott, Josh Fountain, performed by Foley.

■ Diagonals, written by Karoline Tamati, Brent Park, Brandon Haru, Julien Dyne, performed by Ladi6.

■ Digebasse (Enough), written by CHAII, Richard Bryan, Frank Eliesa, performed by CHAII.

■ Dust, written by Caleb Nott, Georgia Nott, Thomas Schleiter, performed by Broods.

■ Enough, written by Rebecca Mason Melrose, Harry Huavi, Frank Edward Eliesa, performed by Miloux.

■ Extreme Highs, written by Sarena Close, Ryan Chin, performed by Mousey.

■ Happy Unhappy, written by Elizabeth Stokes, performed by The Beths.

■ Just ‘Cause You Don’t Want Me, written and performed by Mel Parsons.

■ Look Up, written by Marika Hodgson, Troy Kingi, performed by SORRENTO.

■ No Emotions In The Wild, written by Daniel Latu, Amon McGoram, Isaiah Libeau, performed by SWIDT.

■ Old Images, written and performed by Anthonie Tonnon.

■ Olympic Girls, written by Hollie Fullbrook, performed by Tiny Ruins.

■ Ready Or Not, written by Elijah Manu, Albert Purcell, Carey Bentley, Izak Kennedy, performed by Church & AP.

■ Soaked, written by Stella Bennett, Josh Fountain, Djeisan Suskov, performed by Benee.

■ The Barrel, written by Hannah Topp, performed by Aldous Harding.

■ The Sacred, written and performed by Lydia Cole. ■ Where Were You When I Was All You Needed, written by Michael Cathro, performed by Ha The Unclear.

■ Years Gone By, written by Tom Scott, Hayden Dick, Julien Dyne, Guy Harrison, Tom Dennison, performed by Avantdale Bowling Club.