2012 in New Zealand music explained

The following is a list of notable events that have happened in 2012 in music in New Zealand.

Events

July

On July 28, Colin Horsley died.

September

• Herbs (band) and Toy Love were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.^{[1] [2]}

October

• The 2012 New Zealand Music Awards took place on October 3. The ceremony awarded 26 awards for various musical accomplishments.^[3]

Concord Dawn's Air Chrysalis won the 2012 New Zealand Music Award for Best Electronica Album^{[4] [5]}

December

Albums and Singles

December

Deaths

• July 28 – Colin Horsley, pianist and educator, 92

See also

• New Zealand top 50 singles of 2012
• New Zealand top 50 albums of 2012

Notes and References

1. News: Hall of Fame recognition for veteran Kiwi reggae stars. The New Zealand Herald . APN News & Media . 4 November 2012 . Lydia . Jenkin . 14 September 2012.
2. News: The Toy Love affair. Scott . Kara . 1 November 2012 . The New Zealand Herald . APN News & Media. 4 November 2012.
3. Web site: Home . nzmusicawards.co.nz.
4. News: Kimbra, Home Brew, Six60 top NZ Music Awards . Scott . Kara . . . 3 October 2012 . 30 June 2013.
5. 2012 Vodafone NZ Music Awards Winners . . 2 November 2012 . 30 June 2013.