The 2024 Waiata Māori Music Awards took place on Friday, October 18 in Hastings, celebrating the incredible talent and contributions of Māori artists across various genres of music.
Held at the Toi Toi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre, the night featured performances from finalist artists including Corrella, Anna Coddington, Jackson Owens and many more. The stand out winners of the night, each receiving two major awards, were Mohi Allen and Mahina Lawrence. Confirming that it’s her winning year, Anna Coddington was judged the Best Māori Female Solo Artist, while Corrella were named Best Māori Group.
2024 Waiata Māori Music Awards Winners
Te Tohu O Te Kaitito Waiata | Best Māori Song Writer
Mahina Lawrence
Te Tohu Ataata Autaia | Best Music Video By A Māori Artist
Rei
Te Tohu Kaipūoru Aratini Māori Autaia | Best Pop Album By A Māori Artist
Aro
Te Tohu Kaipūoru Māori Noho Taone Autaia | Best Hip Hop & Rnb Album By A Māori Artist
Seth Haapu
Te Tohu Kōpae Reo Māori Autaia | Best Te Reo Māori Album
Mohi
Te Tohu Kōpaeroa Autaia | Best Māori Urban Roots Reggae Album
Come On Up
Te Tohu Manu Tioriori Tāne Autaia | Best Māori Male Solo Artist
Mohi
Te Tohu Manu Tioriori Wahine Autaia | Best Māori Female Solo Artist
Anna Coddington
Te Tohu O Te Waiata Māori Hira | Best Single By A Māori Artist
Mahina Lawrence
Te Tohu Rōpū Māori Autaia | Best Māori Group
Corrella
Te Tohu Kaipūoru Rangatahi Hou | Emerging Artist Under 25
Te Whanau Puoro
Te Tohu Kōpae Irirangi Māori O Te Tau | Radio Airplay Song Of The Year By A Māori Artist
L.A.B: Casanova
Te Tohu Kōpae Irirangi Kaipūoru Reo Māori O Te Tau | Radio Airplay Song Of The Year By A Māori Artist In Te Reo Māori
Tawaz: He Aho
Te Tohu Kaipūoru Pakeke Hou | Emerging Artist Over 25
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