Aotearoa Alternative Awards
7pm, Saturday 14 November 2026
Hosted by 95bFM in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland
The Student Radio Network in association with Irirangi Te Motu | NZ On Air is over the moon to announce that the Aotearoa Alternative Awards are returning for 2026! The live ceremony will be hosted by 95bFM and take place on Saturday 14 November at The Hollywood Avondale in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
The Student Radio Network (SRN) is made up of all five student radio stations across the motu, including 95bFM (Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland), Radio Control 99.4FM (Te Papaioea Palmerston North), RadioActive 88.6FM (Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington), RDU 98.5FM (Ōtautahi, Christchurch), and Radio One 91FM (Ōtepoti Dunedin).
The Aotearoa Alternative Awards (AAA) are the SRN’s chance to celebrate the incredible artistry of local musicians as well as the amazing work by their dedicated volunteers. All whose accomplishments keep independent music and culture alive in this long white cloud we all call home.
The ceremony kicks off at 7pm on and will be streamed LIVE at srn.nz, as well as simulcast across all five SRN station FM frequencies throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.
RADIO CONTROL REGIONAL AWARDS:
Te Waiata Rorotu 2026 ki a Radio Control i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Brew Union Brewing Company
Radio Control’s Favourite Song of 2026 brought to you by Brew Union Brewing Company
Te Tohu Tiketike o te Hāpai i a Radio Control i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Te Tira Ahu Pae
Outstanding Contribution to Radio Control brought to you by Te Tira Ahu Pae
He Tohu Kahurangi i te Pāhotanga ki a Radio Control i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Te Tira Ahu Pae
Radio Control Outstanding Achievement in Broadcasting brought to you by Te Tira Ahu Pae
All five stations across the motu are also proud to celebrate the incredible music made by the artists nominated for awards in our 10 categories. The nominees are...
Te Tohu Kaipuoro Toa i kawea mai ki a koutou nā SAE Creative Media Institute
Favourite Solo Act brought to you by SAE Creative Media Institute
CLOVA
Damiasharko
Greatsouth
Logan Edwards
Mainard Larkin
Phaedra Love
SAVAGEHINE
TAKATAPUNANI
Točka
Tyran
Te Rōpū Mariu i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Tuning Fork & San Fran
Favourite Group brought to you by The Tuning Fork & San Fran
Cindy
CROOK
Groove Council
LEAO
Marsha
Seek Help!
The Sour
U-No Juno
UNCLES
Watercolour
Te Tōtahi Toa i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Sublime Studio
Favourite Single brought to you by Sublime Studio
mouth - '#RRR'
AKL Madz - '7pm in west auckland' (feat. Church, MELODOWNZ, The Shogun, Habibi Double G, Hunnarr, Kaio)
Sogg - 'Argument'
Crossing Water - 'Artiface? No!'
Dan Hodges - 'Dopamine'
Kong Kasi - 'Everyday Roots Rockers'
IVY - 'Gutter'
Coco Solid - 'Jump Into That Ride'
Danse Macabre - 'Telephone'
Bug Michigan - 'Wing and Shell'
Te Tohu Puoro o te Reo Māori i kawea mai ki a koutou nā MĀORI+
Favourite Song featuring Te Reo Māori brought to you by MĀORI+
Hine - 'Arahina Mai'
Aja - 'E Ua E Te Ua'
MĀ - 'Homai E'
Netana - 'Kapana' (feat. Samara Alofa)
Cuck - 'Ngā Rīwai'
NVO - 'Pakanga'
Aro - 'Puna Ora'
Te KuraHuia - 'TOITŪ TE TIRITI'
Ardon England - ‘Whai Mai Rā’
Tough Guy - 'Whakapapa'
Te Tohu Hopunga Puoro Mariu Poto i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Recorded Music NZ
Favourite EP brought to you by Recorded Music NZ
Wax Eye - ', Another'
KAISHANDAO - 'AUNTY DUBS'
MISSROSEVALENTINA - 'BITE'
Junny - 'Kumara Suite'
Hasji - 'Pahū'
Chole - 'Photosynthesis'
Mim Jensen - 'The Muse'
Naakz & Baby Zoot - 'Three-Headed Taniwha'
Caru & Brandn Shiraz - 'Two for Two'
Carrie's Fish - 'until she drops it’
Te Tohu Hopunga Puoro Mariu Roa i kawea mai ki a koutou nā APRA AMCOS Aotearoa
Favourite Album brought to you by APRA AMCOS Aotearoa
Romi Wrights - 'Andy'
Hannah Everingham - 'Big Surprise'
Welcomer - 'Calendars'
Menzies - 'Holding My Cold Hand, Even Though Yours Is Warm'
Eveline Breaker - 'Idle Viewer'
Pining Radiata - 'Pining Radiata'
Fazed on a Pony - 'Swan'
Hun Lynch - 'Sycophant'
Scabadart - 'Urban Geography'
Bunchy's Big Score - 'Wanda's Bicycle'
Te Kohinga Waiata Mariu i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Speight's
Favourite Compilation brought to you by Speight's
Dun Recs - '4EPs'
Nympho - 'Save Neck of the Woods'
Real Rungle Records - 'RRR Vol.2'
Various Artists - 'Ōtepoti Hou'
Dance Therapy - 'Kanikani Therapy'
SPDO - 'SPD002'
swamp soul - 'sparkly shiny'
Flock for Funds - 'Full-Flocking Force'
Punkfest - 'Punkfest 2026'
Born Ready AUK - 'NZHC SPLIT 2026'
Te Tohu Kōwhiringa Tangata i kawea mai ki a koutou nā Bigpop
People's Choice Award brought to you by Bigpop
VOTING IS OPEN NOW UNTIL FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER, 11:59PM. VOTE HERE!
All NZ artists are eligible for Te Tohu Kōwhiringa Tangata | People's Choice if they have had a song playlisted on any one of the five Student Radio Network Stations between September 9 2025 to September 8 2026.
The winner is decided by public vote.
The ceremony kicks off at 7pm on and will be streamed LIVE at srn.nz, as well as simulcast across all five SRN station FM frequencies throughout Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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VOTE FOR THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD | Voting closes Friday 23 October, 11:59pm