Some familiar names are in the running for the 2019 Children’s Music Awards which will be presented on May 5 in Auckland.

APRA Best Children’s Song finalists:

• Anna van Riel for Haere Mai Song
• Marian Burns for Bubbles and Bubbles
• Cy Winstanley for Marley Sitting on a Pumpkin Seed

Recorded Music NZ Best Children’s Artist finalists:

• Anna van Riel for ‘Fishing For Stars’
• Craig Smith for ‘Not Just For Kids 2’
• Marian Burns for ‘Songs For Kids’

NZ On Air Best Children’s Music Video finalists:

• Anna van Riel for Echo
• fleaBITE for Probably Papakura (video by Ross Payne)
• Suzy Cato and Kath Bee for Sprinkle A Little Sunshine (video by Raymond McGrath)

The awards have the support of Kiwi Kids Music, the national association of children’s songwriters, creators and producers.  Formed by some of the most passionate creators and currently chaired by Suzy Cato, the association supports NZ children’s musicians and seeks to advance the potential of all our children to live healthy fulfilling lives.