2014 in New Zealand music explained

This is a summary of the year 2014 in New Zealand music.

Events

January

• Joel Fletcher's remix of Savage's song "Swing" is certified platinum in Australia where it reached number two on the national singles chart.^[1]
• Lorde wins two Grammy Awards for her hit "Royals" for "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Solo Performance".^[2]

February

• Lorde is named "Best International Female Solo Artist" at the 2014 BRIT Awards.^[3]

August

• Kimbra released her second studio album "The Golden Echo".

Notes and References

1. http://www.australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Joel+Fletcher+%26+Savage&titel=Swing&cat=s JOEL FLETCHER & SAVAGE – SWING (SONG)
2. http://www.billboard.com/articles/events/grammys-2014/5885341/grammy-awards-full-winners-list-2014-complete 56th GRAMMY Awards: Full Winners List
3. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=11205847 Lorde's Brit award a 'priceless surprise'