The Aotearoa Alternative Awards

Saturday 8 November 2025, hosted by Radio Control!

The Student Radio Network of Aotearoa New Zealand is proud to announce the return of the Aotearoa Alternative Awards for 2025!

Presented in association with NZ On Air, and with the incredible support of our sponsors, the awards celebrate emerging local musicians and the passionate, dedicated volunteers who breathe life into our stations and communities.

This year, the ceremony heads swamp-side to Te Papaioea / Palmerston North — home of Gordon the Dinosaur and Radio Control 99.4FM!

The 2025 AOTEAROA ALTERNATIVE AWARDS
📍 7PM, November 8, 2025
📡 STREAMING LIVE at SRN.nz
🔊 SIMULCAST across the entire Student Radio Network