2010 New Zealand Music Awards Explained

2010 New Zealand Music Awards
Awarded For:Excellence in New Zealand music
Sponsor:Vodafone
Date:7 October 2010
Location:Vector Arena, Auckland
Country:New Zealand
Website:http://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz
Network:C4
Previous:2009
Main:Main
Next:2011

The 2010 New Zealand Music Awards was the 45th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical artists based in or originating from New Zealand. Finalists for the three technical awards were announced on 16 August 2010 with winners announced on 1 September, the date on which finalists for 16 'non-technical' categories were revealed.[1] Five 'non-technical' awards were presented without a group of finalists being selected. The awards ceremony took place on 7 October 2010 at Vector Arena, Auckland. Hosted by television presenter Shannon Ryan and comedian Ben Hurley,[2] the ceremony was broadcast on television channel C4.[3] Various musicians, most of whom had been nominated for awards, performed songs on the awards night.

Gin Wigmore and Dane Rumble each received six nominations, while The Phoenix Foundation received eight nominations, including three in technical categories. Wigmore's album Holy Smoke won three of the categories in which it was nominated, including Album of the Year, as well as the award for the highest selling New Zealand album. New Zealand-born Australian Idol winner Stan Walker won the People's Choice Award, as well as three awards featuring no finalists. "Just a Little Bit" by Kids of 88 was awarded the title of Single of the Year. Shihad won the Legacy Award, and were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.[4]

Nominees and winners

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.[5] [6]

Key
  • – Non-technical award
  • – Technical award
    Album of the Year†Single of the Year†
    Best Group†Breakthrough Artist of the Year†
    Best Male Solo Artist†Best Female Solo Artist†
    Sponsor
    Best Rock Album†Best Pop Album†
    Sponsor
    Best Urban / Hip Hop Album†Best Aotearoa Roots Album†
    Sponsor
    Best Music VideoBest Electronica Album†
    Sponsor
    Best Gospel / Christian Album†Best Classical Album†
    • Edwin Derricutt – Three Hours South
      • John Michaelz – Walk on Water
      • Magnify – Wonderland
    • Simon O'NeillFather & Son: Wagner Scenes & Arias
      • John PsathasUKIYO
      • NZTrio – Flourishes
      • Strike Percussion – Sketches
    Peoples' Choice Award†Critics' Choice Prize†
    Highest selling New Zealand Single†Highest selling New Zealand Album†

    At the time of the awards, "Black Box" had been certified double platinum, denoting over 30,000 sales.[7]

    At the time of the awards, Holy Smoke had been certified triple platinum, denoting over 45,000 shipments.[8]

    Radio Airplay Record of the Year†International Achievement Award†
    Legacy Award†Best Album Cover‡
    • Shihad
    Best Engineer‡Best Producer‡

    Presenters and performers

    Presenters

    Presenters of awards at the ceremony:[9]

    Performers

    Performers at the ceremony:[9]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. News: Music awards technical finalists announced . Hugh . Sundae . . . 16 August 2010 . 24 October 2010 . 25 October 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101025140231/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10666402 . live .
    2. News: New faces for awards. The New Zealand Herald. APN News & Media. 22 July 2010. 1 September 2010. 2 September 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100902091910/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10660427. live.
    3. Web site: Ronan Keating to present at the VNZMAs . C4 (MediaWorks New Zealand) . 30 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101004184255/http://www.c4tv.co.nz/Music/MusicNews/tabid/1073/ArticleID/8268/Default.aspx . 2010-10-04 . 16 October 2010 . dead .
    4. News: Shihad win NZ Herald legacy award and enter hall of fame . Scott . Kara . . . 1 September 2010 . 24 October 2010 . 7 October 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20101007232139/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10670403 . live .
    5. News: NZ music awards finalists announced . Hugh . Sundae . . . 1 September 2010 . 1 September 2010 . 1 September 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100901204322/http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10670339 . live .
    6. News: Gin and Stan win big at NZ Music Awards . ONE News (Television New Zealand) . 7 October 2010 . 7 October 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20101009011905/http://tvnz.co.nz/entertainment-news/gin-and-stan-win-big-nz-music-awards-3825713. 9 October 2010 . live.
    7. Web site: Latest Gold / Platinum Singles . RadioScope . 14 February 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728144010/http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=77&Itemid=63 . 28 July 2011.
    8. Web site: Latest Gold / Platinum Albums . RadioScope . 28 February 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110728144225/http://www.radioscope.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=62 . 28 July 2011.
    9. News: The 45th Annual RIANZ Vodafone NZ Music Awards Official Programme . . . lift-out booklet . 6 October 2010.
    10. Web site: Anika Moa Live at the 2010 VNZMAs . C4 (MediaWorks New Zealand) . https://web.archive.org/web/20101016234558/http://www.c4tv.co.nz/Anika-Moa-Live-at-the-2010-VNZMAs/tabid/1002/articleID/8379/Default.aspx . 16 October 2010.