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19-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Aotearoa Music Awards Opens Voting For JD Sports Tā Te Iwi
Press Release: Voting for the Aotearoa Music Awards JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People's Choice Award is now open. AMA is proud to partner with leading global multi-channel retailer of sports fashion brand JD Sports to present the Tūī, the winner of which is decided entirely by public vote. The award was won in 2024 by Hori Shaw, who is up for Te Iti Rearea o te Tau | Breakthrough Artist of the Year at AMA 2025. All AMA 2025 recording artist finalists are eligible to participate but may opt out if they wish. Voting is open to fans from around the world and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 27 May (NZT). Participants simply click on their favourite AMA 2025 artist in the voting portal and follow the instructions to place their vote. JD Sports are excited to be the presenting partner of the People's Choice Award for the second year running: JD Sports are thrilled to partner on the Tā te Iwi | People's Choice award at this year's AMA, which reflects JD's ongoing loyalty and commitment to championing youth culture by powering the now and next forward. As a globally known brand with a locally grown connection, our exciting alignment with AMA reinforces our dedication to supporting emerging voices and celebrating the communities that are shaping the future. The winner of the 2025 JD Sports Tā te Iwi | People's Choice Award will be announced at the Aotearoa Music Awards on Thursday 29 May. Voting link: View the voting Terms & Conditions here Viewing information AMA 2025 will take place on Thursday 29 May at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau. The event will be livestreamed from 6pm via AMA Official Media Partner RNZ via and across its social media channels. Viewers who don't catch the live broadcast will be able to stream the Awards on TVNZ+ from the evening of Friday 30 May. The live broadcast and on-demand stream are funded by Irirangi Te Motu, NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho. About JD Sports Established in 1981 with a single store in the North West of England, JD Sports is a leading Multi-Channel Retailer of sports fashion and outdoor brands globally. With over 500 stores across a number of territories throughout Europe and South East Asia, we are proud of the fact that we provide our customers with the latest products from the very best brands. In 2021 JD Sports expanded into the New Zealand market and you can now find them at Sylvia Park, Manukau, Lynn Mall, Hamilton, Cuba St and Christchurch. For more, please visit About Aotearoa Music Awards 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. For more, please visit
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06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Hori Shaw, Shane Walker, Te Wehi – Set For North Island Tour
Press Release – Homegrown Road Trip Some of today's most exciting homegrown talents are heading on tour – Hori Shaw and Shane Walker, with support from Te Wehi, are heading to 11 Kiwi towns and cities this winter. The tour, the Homegrown Road Trip, will head to Gisborne, Whakatāne, Tauranga, Kaitaia, Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier, Palmerston, New Plymouth and Wellington over four weekends in June, July and August. Hori Shaw, Shane Walker and Te Wehi are arguably three of the most popular Kiwi artists in music right now, with all three taking the top three spots on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart. Te Wehi's cover of Allen Stone's Unaware; Hori Shaw's Back in My Arms; and Shane Walker's Coasty Girl have all reached number one on the charts and are currently charted at 1, 2 and 3. Now, all three are joining forces for the Homegrown Road Trip. Tickets go on sale at 6pm on Thursday, May 8 and are expected to sell out. Homegrown Road Trip is Hori Shaw's first headline tour in NZ, and with hearty supporters all around Aotearoa, these shows are all highly anticipated. Hori Shaw says he is excited to be going on tour, bringing his iconic sounds to towns and cities across the North Island for his first headline tour in New Zealand. Hori Shaw has been a major part of New Zealand's music scene since he released Country Roads in 2023 and his success has continued with further hits Back in My Arms; Shawfyah; and One Day, all released last year. Back in My Arms is arguably his biggest release so far, securing a spot on NZ's Official Top 40 Singles chart, and a number one spot on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles chart. The Ōpōtiki artist appreciates the love he has received with his music and believes Country Roads has connected with people because of its relatability and is excited to perform live for people on tour this winter. 'Everyone can relate to it,' he says. Shane Walker and Te Wehi are also making their mark, also securing spots on NZ's Official Top 40 Singles chart – Shane Walker with Coasty Girl and Te Wehi with Unaware. These releases have also reached the number one spot on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles chart. Since releasing FX*K You Too, Shane Walker has been cementing his place as a powerhouse in today's music. Coasty Girl has dominated airwaves and his subsequent single Waimā Girl is also making its way up the charts right now. Shane Walker says he is looking forward to connecting with fans on the Homegrown Road Trip, where he'll be giving fans an engaging and entertaining set throughout. He says his set will not be predictable, because each set will be tailored to each stop on the tour. You never know what you're going to get,' Shane Walker says. He says he has always been deeply connected to his Cook Island heritage but also has been reconnecting with his Māori roots in recent years, which has been enlightening. The tour announcement also coincides with the release of a new single this week – a special single called Māmā, which will be released on Friday in time for Mother's Day. Te Wehi's cover of Unaware has been hugely popular and on April 4 it reached number one on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles chart, where it still sits. Te Wehi, from Whakatāne, says he has always been a fan of Allen Stone and the song Unaware was always a song he had connected to and sang socially. Since releasing it as his own single, he has been blown away by the support he has received. He says he can't wait to perform in his home town as part of the tour. 'I'm looking forward to getting around New Zealand,' he says. Homegrown Road Trip is a highly anticipated tour – so get in quick to secure tickets. Tickets won't last long. Registrations for pre-sales are available at here: Tour dates: Thursday, June 26: Gisborne – Sugar Bar. Friday, June 27: Whakatāne – Boiler Room. Saturday, June 28: Tauranga – Rusty's. Thursday, July 3: Kaitaia – Awanui Hotel. Friday, July 4: Auckland – Darby St Station. Saturday, July 5: Hamilton – The Factory. Thursday, July 31: Rotorua – Social Club. Friday, August 1: Napier – Cabana Bar. Saturday, August 2: Palmerston North – Royal Hotel. Friday, August 8: New Plymouth – Crowded House Saturday, August 9: Wellington – The Grand
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06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Hori Shaw, Shane Walker, Te Wehi – Set For North Island Tour
Some of today's most exciting homegrown talents are heading on tour – Hori Shaw and Shane Walker, with support from Te Wehi, are heading to 11 Kiwi towns and cities this winter. The tour, the Homegrown Road Trip, will head to Gisborne, Whakatāne, Tauranga, Kaitaia, Hamilton, Rotorua, Napier, Palmerston, New Plymouth and Wellington over four weekends in June, July and August. Hori Shaw, Shane Walker and Te Wehi are arguably three of the most popular Kiwi artists in music right now, with all three taking the top three spots on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles Chart. Te Wehi's cover of Allen Stone's Unaware; Hori Shaw's Back in My Arms; and Shane Walker's Coasty Girl have all reached number one on the charts and are currently charted at 1, 2 and 3. Now, all three are joining forces for the Homegrown Road Trip. Tickets go on sale at 6pm on Thursday, May 8 and are expected to sell out. Homegrown Road Trip is Hori Shaw's first headline tour in NZ, and with hearty supporters all around Aotearoa, these shows are all highly anticipated. Hori Shaw says he is excited to be going on tour, bringing his iconic sounds to towns and cities across the North Island for his first headline tour in New Zealand. Hori Shaw has been a major part of New Zealand's music scene since he released Country Roads in 2023 and his success has continued with further hits Back in My Arms; Shawfyah; and One Day, all released last year. Back in My Arms is arguably his biggest release so far, securing a spot on NZ's Official Top 40 Singles chart, and a number one spot on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles chart. The Ōpōtiki artist appreciates the love he has received with his music and believes Country Roads has connected with people because of its relatability and is excited to perform live for people on tour this winter. 'Everyone can relate to it,' he says. Shane Walker and Te Wehi are also making their mark, also securing spots on NZ's Official Top 40 Singles chart – Shane Walker with Coasty Girl and Te Wehi with Unaware. These releases have also reached the number one spot on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles chart. Since releasing FX*K You Too, Shane Walker has been cementing his place as a powerhouse in today's music. Coasty Girl has dominated airwaves and his subsequent single Waimā Girl is also making its way up the charts right now. Shane Walker says he is looking forward to connecting with fans on the Homegrown Road Trip, where he'll be giving fans an engaging and entertaining set throughout. He says his set will not be predictable, because each set will be tailored to each stop on the tour. You never know what you're going to get,' Shane Walker says. He says he has always been deeply connected to his Cook Island heritage but also has been reconnecting with his Māori roots in recent years, which has been enlightening. The tour announcement also coincides with the release of a new single this week – a special single called Māmā, which will be released on Friday in time for Mother's Day. Te Wehi's cover of Unaware has been hugely popular and on April 4 it reached number one on the Official Top 20 Aotearoa Singles chart, where it still sits. Te Wehi, from Whakatāne, says he has always been a fan of Allen Stone and the song Unaware was always a song he had connected to and sang socially. Since releasing it as his own single, he has been blown away by the support he has received. He says he can't wait to perform in his home town as part of the tour. 'I'm looking forward to getting around New Zealand,' he says. Homegrown Road Trip is a highly anticipated tour – so get in quick to secure tickets. Tickets won't last long. Registrations for pre-sales are available at here: Tour dates: Thursday, June 26: Gisborne – Sugar Bar. Friday, June 27: Whakatāne – Boiler Room. Saturday, June 28: Tauranga – Rusty's. Thursday, July 3: Kaitaia – Awanui Hotel. Friday, July 4: Auckland – Darby St Station. Saturday, July 5: Hamilton – The Factory. Thursday, July 31: Rotorua – Social Club. Friday, August 1: Napier – Cabana Bar. Saturday, August 2: Palmerston North – Royal Hotel.
