The 2019 Music Awards season got started with a bang on January 14 – the Best NZ Jazz, Children’s and Country Music Awards all simultaneously opening for nominations! Follow the links below for more information on the individual awards.

The deadline for nominations to each of these awards will be February 18.

2019 NZ Country Music Awards

Presented as part of the NZ Gold Guitar Awards in Gore in late May/early June.

• APRA Best Country Song
• Recorded Music NZ Best Country Artist 

2019 NZ Jazz Awards

Presented in Wellington in June.

• APRA Best Jazz Composition
• Recorded Music NZ Best Jazz Artist

2019 NZ Children’s Music Awards

Presented at a special ceremony in May.

• APRA Best Children’s Music Song
• NZ On Air Best Children’s Music Video
• Recorded Music NZ Best Children’s Music Artist