The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards will be livestreamed from 7pm TONIGHT, Thursday 28 May by AMA Official Media Partner RNZ.

AMA is brought to our screens with the invaluable support of sponsorship and broadcast partner Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho.

Tune in tonight to celebrate the 2026 AMA finalists and winners, and to enjoy performances by:

- Te Wehi & Hori Shaw
- Tom Scott
- Dick Move
- MĀ
- Alien Weaponry
- Jordyn with a Why & Hope (In Memoriam tribute)
- Tami Neilson
- RIIKI REID
- Che Fu & The Kratez

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Save the livestream link here

For more, visit aotearoamusicawards.co.nz

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The Aotearoa Music Awards is the annual showcase event for the music industry, celebrating artists and music from Aotearoa. The event recognises the biggest musical successes of the year while also providing a platform to promote emerging artists. Grounded in 60 years of history, the Aotearoa Music Awards has evolved to reflect our unique cultural identity. It has launched music careers, told artists’ stories and created memorable moments.

Recorded Music NZ produces the Aotearoa Music Awards and acts as its kaitiaki – preserving our musical heritage, celebrating the hits of today and paving the way for the artists of tomorrow.