 Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni recently announced a further targeted support package of reprioritised funding to protect jobs and incomes in the arts and culture sector as it faces the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. This COVID-19 Delta Relief Package, managed by Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, included funding for cultural agencies to support at risk organisations, key infrastructure, artists, and projects.
In association with the New Zealand Music Commission, MusicHelps can announce the details of an emergency hardship fund grant in response to this continuing crisis, which has impacted the livelihoods of artists, and music workers across Aotearoa. “People are at the heart of our music community and it is critical we do everything we can to support them right now when the need is so great” says MusicHelps Chair, Anthony Healey. “We need to navigate through this current difficult period in the hope that there is a busy summer of music ahead. This support should help those who we will rely on to make that summer happen” he says. The MusicHelps COVID-19 DELTA HARDSHIP GRANT will be making a $1000 rapid response grant available to people that are New Zealand citizens; who reside in New Zealand; who have been in paid work in the music industry for at least the last 2 years; and have experienced loss of income as a result of COVID-19 restrictions and cancellations. To assist MusicHelps with the assessment and review of the submissions, it will be useful if applicants can provide their confirmation of accessing the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy scheme. The charity will be making 250 grants available initially, after which it will review the outcomes of the Fund to date. MusicHelps is encouraging applications from the full range of music industry workers. Artists, roadies, riggers, technicians, crew, performers, songwriters, managers and anyone who has lost income from their work in the production or performance of live or recorded music in Aotearoa are invited to apply. Applications for the grant can be made online from 9am Monday 1st November through the Music Commission application portal website. More information on the grant is available at this address and the MusicHelps website MusicHelps Covid-19 Emergency Grant For further information please contact: Carmel Bennett, MusicHelps Phone: (021) 664857 Email: [email protected]
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 WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS 2021
Sir Pita Sharples and Che Fu were honoured for their contributions to Māori music while Troy Kingi and L.A.B. picked up multiple awards at the WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS 2021 held in the Hawke’s Bay tonight (Saturday 9 October 2021). The 90-minute awards ceremony – held online for the second year in a row due to COVID-19 – is available to view on demand on the website maoritelevision.com as well as the MĀORI+ app and will also be replayed by the Members’ Lounge on Māori Television’s Facebook page tomorrow – Sunday 10 October 2021 – at 8.00 PM. Established in 2007, the Waiata Māori Music Awards recognise, develop, encourage and honour the best of traditional and contemporary musical compositions and performances annually. The event – now in its 14th year – included performances by Maisey Rika, Tipene Harmer, Amba Holly, taonga pūoro practitioner Horomona Horo, Ainslie Allen, I.A, 5 Minutes of Fame winner Perēri King, Sianne and the Tuari Brothers with a finale performance by New Zealand music royalty, Stan Walker. Executive Director Ellison Huata congratulated the winners and thanked everyone who had helped produce a memorable awards ceremony in difficult circumstances. “Māori music is thriving,” says Huata. “There is a depth and breadth of talent in te ao Māori today –it has been amazing to watch it grow and develop over the past 15 years. “Thank you to the many people involved in making this kaupapa happen. Ngā mihi, too, to the judges, winners, their whānau and fans.” The winners of the WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS 2021 are: · Tā Pita Sharples TE TOHU KAITIAKI TIKANGA PŪORU – Iconic Keeper of Traditions Award presented by Carl Ross, Te Matatini · Che Fu TE TOHU O TE AHUMAHI PŪORU – Iconic Contribution to the Music Industry presented by Mayor Sandra Hazelhurst, Hastings District Council · L.A.B. TE TOHU KAIPŪORU ARATINI MĀORI AUTAIA – Best Māori Pop Album sponsored by Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation and presented by Te Rangi Huata · Troy Kingi TE TOHU KAIPŪORU MĀORI AUTAIA – Best R’n’B Album sponsored by the NZ Music Commission and presented by Cath Anderson, Chief Executive · Sons of Zion – ‘Love On The Run’ TE TOHU KŌPAE IRIRANGI KAIPŪORU MĀORI O TE TAU – Radio Airplay Song of the Year by a Māori Artist presented by Jeff Newton, NZ On Air · Stan Walker – ‘Tua’ TE TOHU KŌPAE IRIRANGI KAIPŪORU REO MĀORI O TE TAU – Radio Airplay Song of the Year by a Māori Artist in Te Reo Māori presented by Jeff Newton, NZ On Air · Stan Walker – ‘Bigger’ TE TOHU ATAATA AUTAIA – Best Music Video of the Year by a Māori Artist presented by Jeff Newton, NZ On Air · Origin Roots Aotearoa TE TOHU KAIPŪORU PAKEKE HOU – Emerging Artist Over 25 Award presented by Marcia Hopa and Pheonix Ruka, Ngāti Hine FM · Kings TE TOHU KAIPŪORU MAŌRI NOHO TAONE AUTAIA – Best Hip Hop Album by a Māori Artist presented by Indelible, Dan Browne · Grove Roots TE TOHU KŌPAEROA AUTAIA – Best Roots Reggae Album by a Māori Artist presented by Tāmati Olsen, Te Puni Kōkiri · L.A.B. – ‘Why Oh Why’ TE TOHU WAIATA MĀORI HIRA – Best Song by a Māori Artist presented by Ngahiwi Apanui, Chief Executive, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori · L.A.B TE TOHU RŌPŪ MĀORI AUTAIA – Best Māori Group presented by Henry Heke, Kahurangi NZ Māori Dance Trust · Troy Kingi TE TOHU O TE KAITITO WAIATA MĀORI AUTAIA – Best Māori Songwriter presented by JB Heperi-Smith, Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu · Paige TE TOHU MANU TIORIORI WAHINE AUTAIA – Best Māori Female Solo Artist presented by Larry Parr, Chief Executive, Te Māngai Pāho · Troy Kingi TE TOHU MANU TIORIORI TĀNE AUTAIA – Best Māori Male Solo Artist presented by Larry Parr, Chief Executive, Te Māngai Pāho WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS 2021 – available to view on demand on the website maoritelevision.com and MĀORI+ app, or catch the replay by the Members’ Lounge on Māori Television’s Facebook page tomorrow – Sunday 10 October 2021 – at 8.00 PM. 14th ANNUAL WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS – ON MĀORI TELEVISION AND ON DEMAND!
Māori Television game show presenter Luke Bird of LUCKY DIP fame and radio personality and MC extraordinaire Kiino Krystal Edwards, will host the 14TH ANNUAL WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS to be streamed on MĀORI+ and māoritelevision.com on Saturday 9 October 2021 at 7.00 PM. The Awards promise to be a who’s who of Waiata Māori Music, with performances by Waiata Māori Music Awards Ambassadors Maisey Rika, Tipene Harmer, Amba Holly, taonga pūoro practitioner Horomona Horo, Ainslie Allen, I.A, 5 Minutes of Fame winner Perēri King, Sianne, the Tuari Brothers and a finale performance by New Zealand music royalty, Stan Walker. Executive Director of Waiata Māori Music Awards, Ellison Huata says the Awards were specifically created to acknowledge and honour the keepers, teachers, promoters, creators and performers of Māori music, and to continue to develop and promote the diversity of all Māori music. “It’s disappointing that, for the second year in a row, we cannot celebrate this night together, but regardless, we are still going to showcase and celebrate the excellence of Māori music and recognise the unique vision of Māori composers and musicians.” “This is the biggest night in the Māori music calendar.” The Waiata Māori Music Awards were established in 2007 to recognise, develop, encourage and honour the best of traditional and contemporary musical compositions and performances annually. Award winners are selected by members of the Māori music industry. There are 15 award categories recognising song writing, best song, best album, best solo and group, best video, emerging artist, among others. There are two award that specifically recognise contributions to Māori music. The 90 minute show will stream on Māori+ and maoritelevison.com and will also be available through the Members Lounge Facebook page at 8.00 PM on Sunday 10 October. Award categories are: TE TOHU KAITIAKI TIKANGA PŪORU ICONIC KEEPER OF TRADITIONS AWARD Presented by Carl Ross, Te Matatini TE TOHU O TE AHUMAHI PŪORU ICONIC CONTRIBUTION TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY Presented by Mayor Sandra Hazelhurst, Hastings District Council TE TOHU KAIPUORU ARATINI MĀORI AUTAIA BEST MĀORI POP ALBUM Sponsored by Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporation Presented by Te Rangi Huata TE TOHU KAIPŪORU MĀORI AUTAIA BEST RnB ALBUM Sponsored by NZ Music Commission Presented by C.E Cath Anderson TE TOHU KŌPAE IRIRANGI KAIPŪORU MĀORI O TE TAU RADIO AIRPLAY SONG OF THE YEAR BY A MĀORI ARTIST AWARD Presented by Jeff Newton, NZ On Air TE TOHU KŌPAE IRIRANGI KAIPŪORU REO MĀORI O TE TAU RADIO AIRPLAY SONG OF THE YEAR BY A MĀORI ARTIST IN TE REO AWARD Presented by Jeff Newton, NZ On Air TE TOHU ATAATA AUTAIA BEST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR BY A MĀORI ARTIST AWARD Presented by Jeff Newton, NZ On Air TE TOHU KAIPŪORU PAKEKE HOU EMERGING ARTIST AWARD OVER 25 Presented by Marcia Hopa & Pheonix Ruka, Ngāti Hine FM TE TOHU KAIPŪORU MAŌRI NOHO TAONE AUTAIA BEST HIP HOP ALBUM BY A MĀORI ARTIST Presented by Indelible, Dan Browne TE TOHU KŌPAEROA AUTAIA BEST ROOTS REGGAE ALBUM BY A MĀORI ARTIST Presented by Tāmati Olsen, Te Puni Kōkiri TE TOHU WAIATA MĀORI HIRA BEST SONG BY A MĀORI ARTIST AWARD Presented by Ngahiwa Apanui, Chief Executive, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori TE TOHU RŌPŪ MĀORI AUTAIA BEST MĀORI GROUP Presented by Henry Heke, Kahurangi NZ Māori Dance Trust TE TOHU O TE KAITITO WAIATA MĀORI AUTAIA BEST MĀORI SONGWRITER Presented by JB Heperi-Smith, Te Wānanga Whare Tapere o Takitimu TE TOHU MANU TIORIORI WAHINE AUTAIA BEST MĀORI FEMALE SOLO ARTIST AWARD Presented by Larry Parr, Chief Executive, Te Mangai Paho TE TOHU MANU TIORIORI TĀNE AUTAIA BEST MĀORI MALE SOLO ARTIST AWARD Presented by Larry Parr, Chief Executive, Te Mangai Paho  Fiji Communities in Auckland rally to vaccinate their families
Auckland's Fijian and Rotuman communities are hosting a three-day vaccination campaign as part of Fiji Language Week. Mangere Centre Park will be a sea of blue as family vehicles draped in Fiji's sky-blue emblems follow the drive through from Thursday October 7 through to Saturday October 10. The Fiji campaign follows the success of Pacific led campaigns that have seen a sharp hike in Pacific vaccination numbers in Auckland. Spokesperson Nacanieli Yalimaiwai says the community focused approach will help to vaccinate and protect our families against COVID19 particularly the highly infectious Delta variant. "It brings the vaccines directly to our communities and helps overcome barriers for the most vulnerable and hard to reach in our communities." Nacanieli says whilst the target population are Fijians, Rotumans and Indo Fijians, vaccinations will be open to everyone including students from the secondary schools and surrounding neighbourhoods. The Rotuman community spokesperson Fesaitu Solomone says the community recognised that majority of its Rotuman community lives in Auckland and working collaboratively with the Fiji community is a great opportunity to vaccinate our people together. “Huge opportunity to collectively participate, partner and support our Fiji communities to vaccinate our people but a magnificent way to celebrate and end the Fiji Language Week – Vosa Vakaviti in Aotearoa.” CEO for The Fono Tevita Funaki who will be the lead clinical provider, says the objective is to turn Centre Park into a Fijian Village, provide a festive atmosphere and make people feel welcome. "It is important to mobilise the Fijian communities to come forward and get their vaccinations." The Fono is providing logistical support with the help of the Ministry for Health, NHRCC, Pasifika Futures, Auckland Council and Pacific Media Network. Auckland clinician Dr Api Talemaitoga, Dr Ofa Dewes, Pacific Director of Nursing Abel Smith will manage a team of Fijian nurses and vaccinators over the three days. Organisers aim to immunise up to a 1000 people and close the gap for the 3000 unvaccinated Fijian population. According to the latest health stats 13,900 Fijians out of 22,000 are fully vaccinated, 5000 have had one dose. Buses will be available to transport people to and from Mangere Centre Park. One of the newly launched Busifika VAX Buses – Bus No. 12 which is managed by The Fono has been christened The Fono Disciple due to its all-important job of providing cold storage for the Pfitzer vaccines. All throughout the three days volunteers will deliver information about the vaccines and reminders around mandatory mask wearing, social distancing and hygiene protocols. All volunteers and the workforce will be tested COVID 19 before the campaign kicks off on Thursday. Nacanieli Yalimaiwai says “This is a vaccination drive by Fijians for Fijians, by Pacific for Pacific. This is what our community needs and deserves." For more information, please call Nacanieli Yalimaiwai 021 922 689 or [email protected]. |
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