Finalists for the 2022 NZ Children’s Music Awards have been announced.

The winners will be named and celebrated at a ceremony on May 15 at The Tuning Fork, with live performances and video screenings. 

Presented by Recorded Music NZ, APRA and NZ On Air, the awards have the support of Kiwi Kids Music, the national association of children’s songwriters, creators and producers. 

APRA Best Children’s Song finalists:

• Kath Bee, Ryan Beehre, Luke Epapara for E Tū Tāngata – Stand Together performed by Mika Elley ft. Kurnel MC
• Michal Amy Bush, Andrew Knopp, Victoria Knopp for Family performed by Music with Michal
• Michal Amy Bush, Andrew Knopp, Victoria Knopp for Good Night performed by Music with Michal

Recorded Music NZ  Best Children’s Music Artist finalists:

• Itty Bitty Beats for Itty Bitty Bubbles
• Levity Beet for Levity Beet’s Bamboo Banger Collection
• Music with Michal for Summer Days

NZ On Air Best Children’s Music Video finalists: 

• Chris Lam Sam for Song About Nothing video produced by Mukpuddy Animation
• Music with Michal for Goodnight video produced by Dylan Jones at For Good Media
• Loopy Tunes Music for Guardians of Papatūānuku video produced by Luke Siaki, Siu Williams-Lemi and Leah Williams-Partington