2010 New Zealand Music Awards
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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. 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
, the ceremony was broadcast on television channel C4. 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
.
Key
New Zealand Music Awards
The New Zealand Music Awards show, is a major annual New Zealand music event where musical acts and singers are awarded each year. It has occurred every year since 1965 to outstanding New Zealand musicians and groups....
featuring awards for musical artists based in or originating from New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
. 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. 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
Vector Arena
Vector Arena is a 12,000-seat arena for sports and entertainment events in Auckland, New Zealand. Named for a sponsor, Vector Limited, the arena is located at Quay Park, Parnell, very close to the former Auckland Railway Station...
, Auckland
Auckland
The Auckland metropolitan area , in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country with residents, percent of the country's population. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world...
. Hosted by television presenter Shannon Ryan
Shannon Ryan
Shannon Ryan is a New Zealand television and radio presenter.In 2010 she had her "dream job", presenting The Official NZ Top 40, a show which lists the weekly RIANZ Singles Chart. She now co-hosts Drew and Shannon Live on FOUR....
and comedian Ben Hurley
Ben Hurley
Ben Hurley is a stand up comedian from New Zealand. Hurley started his comedy career in Wellington as resident host of The Wellington Comedy Club. After winning the Billy T Award he moved to London and worked on the comedy circuit there between 2005 and 2008...
, the ceremony was broadcast on television channel C4. Various musicians, most of whom had been nominated for awards, performed songs on the awards night.
Gin Wigmore
Gin Wigmore
Virginia "Gin" Wigmore is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. In 2009, she featured on the single "Brother" by Smashproof, which reached #1 on the RIANZ singles charts for 11 weeks. In 2009 she released her debut album Holy Smoke...
and Dane Rumble
Dane Rumble
-Studio albums:-Singles:-As featured artist:NZ certifications*Gold = 7,500 copies sold*Platinum = 15,000 copies sold-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:*...
each received six nominations, while The Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ...
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
Australian Idol (season 7)
The seventh and final season of the Australian Idol series began on 9 August 2009, to determine who would succeed Season 6 winner, Wes Carr. Beginning amid controversy, judge Kyle Sandilands was replaced by Sony Music record executive, Jay Dee Springbett. It was the first season where all four...
winner Stan Walker
Stan Walker
Stan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia....
won the People's Choice Award, as well as three awards featuring no finalists. "Just a Little Bit
Just a Little Bit (Kids of 88 song)
"Just a Little Bit" is the second single from electropop band Kids of 88 . This song was released digitally through the New Zealand iTunes Store on 15 February 2010.-History:...
" by Kids of 88
Kids of 88
Kids of 88 is New Zealand New Wave music duo based in Auckland City, New Zealand, consisting of Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy. They are best known for their 2009 single, "My House"...
was awarded the title of Single of the Year. Shihad
Shihad
Shihad is a New Zealand hard/alternative rock band, currently based in Melbourne, Australia. During Shihad's recording career, they have produced four number-one studio albums and three top-ten singles in their home country of New Zealand....
won the Legacy Award, and were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
New Zealand Music Hall of Fame
The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame is a hall of fame dedicated to noteworthy musicians from New Zealand. The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand and Australasian Performing Right Association announced their intentions to create the hall of fame in August 2007...
.
Nominees and winners
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.Key
- – Non-technical award
- – Technical award
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Vodafone New Zealand Vodafone New Zealand is a British owned telecommunications company, a subsidiary of Vodafone Plc operating in New Zealand. It is New Zealand's largest mobile phone operator, based in Auckland, New Zealand and was formed in 1998, after Vodafone purchased BellSouth's New Zealand operations...
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Vodafone New Zealand Vodafone New Zealand is a British owned telecommunications company, a subsidiary of Vodafone Plc operating in New Zealand. It is New Zealand's largest mobile phone operator, based in Auckland, New Zealand and was formed in 1998, after Vodafone purchased BellSouth's New Zealand operations... Kids of 88 Kids of 88 is New Zealand New Wave music duo based in Auckland City, New Zealand, consisting of Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy. They are best known for their 2009 single, "My House"... – "Just a Little Bit Just a Little Bit (Kids of 88 song) "Just a Little Bit" is the second single from electropop band Kids of 88 . This song was released digitally through the New Zealand iTunes Store on 15 February 2010.-History:... "
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| Best Group† | Breakthrough Artist of the Year† |
Steinlager Steinlager is a lager-style beer brewed by Lion Nathan in Newmarket, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. It has won several prizes, notably at beer competitions in the United States, and is New Zealand's biggest export beer.- History :In 1957 the New Zealand Minister of Finance, Arnold Nordmeyer... The Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ... – Buffalo Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation album) Buffalo is an album released by The Phoenix Foundation in 2010.-Track listing:#"Eventually" – 5:28#"Buffalo" – 4:14#"Flock of Hearts" – 3:18#"Pot" – 3:24#"Bitte Bitte" – 4:32#"Skeleton" – 3:53#"Orange & Mango" – 3:53#"Bailey's Beach" – 4:06...
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Gin Wigmore Virginia "Gin" Wigmore is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. In 2009, she featured on the single "Brother" by Smashproof, which reached #1 on the RIANZ singles charts for 11 weeks. In 2009 she released her debut album Holy Smoke... – Holy Smoke
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| Best Male Solo Artist† | Best Female Solo Artist† |
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Dane Rumble -Studio albums:-Singles:-As featured artist:NZ certifications*Gold = 7,500 copies sold*Platinum = 15,000 copies sold-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:*... – The Experiment
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Mazda is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales... Anika Moa Anika Rose Moa is a New Zealand pop recording artist. In 2001 she signed to Atlantic Records in the United States and released her debut album, Thinking Room, the album reached the top of the New Zealand Singles Chart and was a commercial success.Moa was raised in Christchurch, New Zealand... – Love in Motion Love in Motion (Anika Moa album) Love in Motion is the fourth studio album by New Zealand Pop recording artist Anika Moa. It was released by EMI Records internationally on 12 March 2010.The album debuted and peaked at number four on the New Zealand Albums Chart....
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| Best Rock Album† | Best Pop Album† |
PPNZ PPNZ Music Licensing is a not-for-profit company established in 1957 to administer the performance & broadcast rights of local and international recording artists, labels, producers and distributors within the New Zealand territory.... The Checks (band) The Checks are a New Zealand rock band formed in 2002 that are well known for their brand of blues-driven and high-energy rock, similar to contemporaries such as The Hives and fellow New Zealanders The Datsuns, and are at the forefront of the North Shore/Devonport sound, along with Brain Slaves,... – Alice by the Moon Alice by the Moon Alice By The Moon is the second full-length studio release from The Checks and the first released on their own label.-Background:The album was recorded by the band in February and March 2009 at The Lab Studios in Auckland. The first single You and Me was released to radio airplay late in March, and...
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Gin Wigmore Virginia "Gin" Wigmore is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. In 2009, she featured on the single "Brother" by Smashproof, which reached #1 on the RIANZ singles charts for 11 weeks. In 2009 she released her debut album Holy Smoke... – Holy Smoke
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| Best Urban / Hip Hop Album† | Best Aotearoa Roots Album† |
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David Dallas David Dallas is a New Zealand hip-hop artist of Samoan/European descent. Formerly known as Con Psy as part of the rap duo Frontline.- Career :... – Something Awesome Something Awesome Something Awesome is the first solo album by NZ hip hop star David Dallas after his work with Frontline and their album Borrowed Time.On October 7, 2010 Something Awesome won the award for Best Urban/Hip Hop album at the 2010 New Zealand Music Awards....
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Kiwi FM Kiwi FM is a New Zealand Radio Network playing 100 percent New Zealand music both nationally and to the world via its 24/7 live stream. The network was designed specifically to showcase the best New Zealand music across the broadest range of genres, enabling greater access to an international... Opensouls Opensouls are a New Zealand band and were formed in 2001. After releasing numerous vinyl EPs, the band released their critically acclaimed debut album Kaleidoscope which impressed reviewers and fans alike... – Standing In The Rain
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| Best Music Video† | Best Electronica Album† |
Just a Little Bit (Kids of 88 song) "Just a Little Bit" is the second single from electropop band Kids of 88 . This song was released digitally through the New Zealand iTunes Store on 15 February 2010.-History:... " (Kids of 88 Kids of 88 Kids of 88 is New Zealand New Wave music duo based in Auckland City, New Zealand, consisting of Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy. They are best known for their 2009 single, "My House"... )
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| Best Gospel / Christian Album† | Best Classical Album† |
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Simon O'Neill Simon O'Neill is a New Zealand-born operatic tenor.-Biography:O'Neill was born in Ashburton, New Zealand and received his musical training at the University of Otago, Victoria University of Wellington, graduating with an honours degree in music, before receiving scholarships to the Manhattan... – Father & Son: Wagner Scenes & Arias
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| Peoples' Choice Award† | Critics' Choice Prize† |
Vodafone New Zealand Vodafone New Zealand is a British owned telecommunications company, a subsidiary of Vodafone Plc operating in New Zealand. It is New Zealand's largest mobile phone operator, based in Auckland, New Zealand and was formed in 1998, after Vodafone purchased BellSouth's New Zealand operations... Stan Walker Stan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia....
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| Highest selling New Zealand Single† | Highest selling New Zealand Album† |
Stan Walker Stan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.... – "Black Box Black Box (song) "Black Box" is the debut single by season seven winner of Australian Idol, Stan Walker. It was released digitally on 22 November 2009, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Introducing..... "
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| Radio Airplay Record of the Year† | International Achievement Award† |
Sponsored by New Zealand On Air New Zealand On Air NZ On Air is an independent New Zealand broadcast funding agency. It is an autonomous crown entity separate from central Government and governed by a Board of six appointed by the Minister of Broadcasting...
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Stan Walker Stan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.... |
| Legacy Award† | Best Album Cover‡ |
Sponsored by The New Zealand Herald The New Zealand Herald - External links :* * *... Shihad Shihad is a New Zealand hard/alternative rock band, currently based in Melbourne, Australia. During Shihad's recording career, they have produced four number-one studio albums and three top-ten singles in their home country of New Zealand.... |
Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation album) Buffalo is an album released by The Phoenix Foundation in 2010.-Track listing:#"Eventually" – 5:28#"Buffalo" – 4:14#"Flock of Hearts" – 3:18#"Pot" – 3:24#"Bitte Bitte" – 4:32#"Skeleton" – 3:53#"Orange & Mango" – 3:53#"Bailey's Beach" – 4:06... (The Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ... )
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| Best Engineer‡ | Best Producer‡ |
Lee Prebble Lee Prebble is a producer and engineer at Wellington, New Zealand recording studio The Surgery. He has produced and co-produced platinum selling records for Trinity Roots and The Black Seeds as well as albums by The Phoenix Foundation, Spartacus R, Cornerstone Roots, Fly My Pretties and The... – Buffalo Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation album) Buffalo is an album released by The Phoenix Foundation in 2010.-Track listing:#"Eventually" – 5:28#"Buffalo" – 4:14#"Flock of Hearts" – 3:18#"Pot" – 3:24#"Bitte Bitte" – 4:32#"Skeleton" – 3:53#"Orange & Mango" – 3:53#"Bailey's Beach" – 4:06... (The Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ... )
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The Phoenix Foundation The Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ... – Buffalo Buffalo (The Phoenix Foundation album) Buffalo is an album released by The Phoenix Foundation in 2010.-Track listing:#"Eventually" – 5:28#"Buffalo" – 4:14#"Flock of Hearts" – 3:18#"Pot" – 3:24#"Bitte Bitte" – 4:32#"Skeleton" – 3:53#"Orange & Mango" – 3:53#"Bailey's Beach" – 4:06... (The Phoenix Foundation)
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Presenters
Presenters of awards at the ceremony:- Irish BoyzoneBoyzoneBoyzone are an Irish boy band comprising Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Ronan Keating,Shane Lynch, and formerly Stephen Gately. Boyzone have 19 singles in the top 40 UK charts and 21 singles in the Ire charts. The group currently have 6 UK number one singles and 9 number one singles in Ireland with 12...
singer Ronan KeatingRonan KeatingRonan Patrick John Keating is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. Keating debuted on the professional music scene alongside Keith Duffy, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately, in 1994 as the lead singer of Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999, and...
and New Zealand pop musician Brooke FraserBrooke FraserBrooke Gabrielle Fraser Ligertwood, better known as Brooke Fraser is a New Zealand award-winning folk-pop and Christian music artist...
presented the awards for Album of the Year and Single of the Year. - Actress Rose McIverRose McIverRose McIver is an actress from New Zealand. She is most famous for her role as Summer Landsdown/Ranger Operator Series Yellow in 2009's Power Rangers: RPM...
and musician Liam FinnLiam FinnLiam Mullane Finn is a New Zealand musician and songwriter. Born in Australia, he moved to New Zealand as a child...
presented the awards for Best Group, Best Male Solo Artist and Best Female Solo Artist. - Actress Robyn MalcolmRobyn MalcolmRobyn Malcolm is a New Zealand television and theatre actress. She has appeared in numerous New Zealand TV shows and has toured New Zealand with a number of theatre productions.-Early life:...
and songwriter Don McGlashanDon McGlashanDon McGlashan is a New Zealand musician and songwriter who has been a member of bands such as The Plague, From Scratch, The Whizz Kids, Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds and, from 2009, The Bellbirds. He composed several pieces for the Limbs Dance Company...
presented the awards for Best Pop Album, Best Rock Album and Breakthrough Artist of The Year. - Newsreader Samantha Hayes and footballers Winston Reid and Tim Brown presented the awards for Best Urban / Hip Hop Album, Best Aotearoa Roots Album and Best Electronia Album.
- Entertainment reporter Kate Rodger presented the award for Best Music Video.
- Film and television producer Dave Gisbon presented the awards for Gospel / Christian Album and Best Classical Album.
- Rugby league players Lance HohaiaLance HohaiaLance Hohaia is a New Zealand rugby league player, he currently plays for St Helens RLFC. In 2008 Hohaia was a member of the World Cup winning New Zealand team.-Early years:...
and Micheal LuckMicheal LuckMicheal Luck is a professional rugby league player who currently plays for the New Zealand Warriors. Micheal Luck's position of choice is as a lock or in the second-row.-Queensland:...
and the Vodafone 'Voice of the People' winner presented the People's Choice Award.
Performers
Performers at the ceremony:- Dane RumbleDane Rumble-Studio albums:-Singles:-As featured artist:NZ certifications*Gold = 7,500 copies sold*Platinum = 15,000 copies sold-Music videos:-Awards and nominations:-External links:*...
, Stan WalkerStan WalkerStan Walker , is an Australian recording artist and actor. In 2009, Walker was the winner on the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia....
and J.Williams sang an 'IllegalIllegal MusikIllegal Musik is a New Zealand Lifestyle Company - with a primary focus on Music & Entertainment. It's success started via it's development of R&B sensation J.Williams and has grown to include a wide range of artists from various genres. It currently has a partnership with Warner Music NZ and...
mashup', a medley which included parts of "Choose YouChoose You"Choose You" is a song by Australian recording artist Stan Walker, released as the second single from his second studio album, From the Inside Out, on 20 July 2010. The pop, R&B song was written by Carl Dimataga and Cassie Davis, with the latter also handling its production with Stuart Crichton and...
", "You Got MeYou Got Me (J.Williams song)"You Got Me" is a single by New Zealand R&B singer J.Williams featuring Scribe, released in February 2010. Young Love features the track. The single went to number one in New Zealand five weeks after its debut, and was certified gold the week after.-Music video:The music video was directed by...
", "Black BoxBlack Box (song)"Black Box" is the debut single by season seven winner of Australian Idol, Stan Walker. It was released digitally on 22 November 2009, as the lead single from his debut studio album, Introducing.....
", "Everything (Take Me Down)Everything (Take Me Down)"Everything " is the fourth single taken from Dane Rumble's debut album The Experiment. The single was released digitally to iTunes and Digirama on April 12, 2010.-Single information:...
" and "Takes Me HigherTakes Me Higher"Takes Me Higher" is a single by New Zealand R&B and hip-hop singer J.Williams, released in May 2010. It features pop singer Dane Rumble.-Writing and release:"Takes Me Higher" was co-written by Williams, Rumble and I. Finau...
". - Pop singer Anika MoaAnika MoaAnika Rose Moa is a New Zealand pop recording artist. In 2001 she signed to Atlantic Records in the United States and released her debut album, Thinking Room, the album reached the top of the New Zealand Singles Chart and was a commercial success.Moa was raised in Christchurch, New Zealand...
sang "Running Through the Fire (Storm)Running Through the Fire (Storm)"Running Through the Fire " is a single from by Anika Moa, a singer-songwriter from New Zealand. It is the lead single from Moa's fourth studio album, Love in Motion.-Background, composition and release:...
", the lead single from her album, accompanied by Julia Deans. - David DallasDavid DallasDavid Dallas is a New Zealand hip-hop artist of Samoan/European descent. Formerly known as Con Psy as part of the rap duo Frontline.- Career :...
performed his song "Til Tomorrow". - "Buffalo" was given by indie rock band The Phoenix FoundationThe Phoenix FoundationThe Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ...
. - Pop duo Kids of 88Kids of 88Kids of 88 is New Zealand New Wave music duo based in Auckland City, New Zealand, consisting of Jordan Arts and Sam McCarthy. They are best known for their 2009 single, "My House"...
played their award-winning single "Just a Little BitJust a Little Bit (Kids of 88 song)"Just a Little Bit" is the second single from electropop band Kids of 88 . This song was released digitally through the New Zealand iTunes Store on 15 February 2010.-History:...
". - Gin WigmoreGin WigmoreVirginia "Gin" Wigmore is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. In 2009, she featured on the single "Brother" by Smashproof, which reached #1 on the RIANZ singles charts for 11 weeks. In 2009 she released her debut album Holy Smoke...
gave her number, "Oh MyOh My (Gin Wigmore song)-Chart procession and certification:- Year-end charts :...
". - 'Luger BoaLuger BoaLuger Boa is a New Zealand rock band led by Jimmy Christmas, formerly of The D4. Christmas formed Luger Boa after The D4 decided to take an indefinite break. Christmas describes the band as "pop-oriented", but with the "intensity of The D4"...
and friends' sang a ShihadShihadShihad is a New Zealand hard/alternative rock band, currently based in Melbourne, Australia. During Shihad's recording career, they have produced four number-one studio albums and three top-ten singles in their home country of New Zealand....
tribute.