Big names in finalists for 2024
It’s that time of year again. The Aotearoa Music Awards 2024 are fast approaching and the finalists have been announced, with a slew of bigname Kiwis and fresh faces in this year’s top musos list.
The much-anticipated awards show is an opportunity for Kiwi music lovers and artists alike to celebrate the New Zealand music scene and discover some of the new talent rising up in the ranks.
With winners set to be announced on May 30, some of New Zealand’s most beloved performers including L. A.B., Coterie and The Beths have been announced as finalists.
Emerging as this year’s frontrunner with five nominations is Stan Walker.
Nominated for Single of the Year for his hit song I AM , Walker is also up for Album of the Year for All In, Best Solo Artist, Best Mā ori Artist and the Te Mā ngai Pā ho Mana Reo award.
Hip-hop group Home Brew are also up for multiple awards.
The summer staple crew have been nominated for four awards including Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Best Group and Best Hip Hop Artist.
Marlon Williams is up for Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Music Video Content.
Other nominated artists include Avantdale Bowling Club, Kaylee Bell, Paige and Mermaidens.