The 2011 New Zealand Music Awards was the 45th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical artists based in or originating from New Zealand. Finalists for the three technical awards were announced in August 2011 with winners announced on 7 September, the date on which finalists for 16 'non-technical' categories were revealed. Five 'non-technical' awards were presented without a group of finalists being selected. The awards ceremony took place on 3 November 2011 at Vector Arena, Auckland – this was later in the year than previous ceremonies, due to the 2011 Rugby World Cup being held in New Zealand in September and October. The ceremony was hosted by television presenter Shannon Ryan and comedian Ben Boyce and broadcast live on television channel Four.
The Naked and Famous won the most awards, with seven, including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and two technical awards. The band's nine nominations made it the most-nominated artist. Brooke Fraser won five awards, including Highest selling New Zealand Single and Highest selling New Zealand Album. Kimbra was awarded the Critics' Choice Prize, while Dragon won the Legacy Award, and so was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. The Naked and Famous, Ladi6, Fraser, Six60, Avalanche City, Tiki Taane and Supergroove all performed at the awards ceremony.
Nominees and winners Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Key – Non-technical award – Technical award Album of the Year† Single of the Year†The Naked and Famous – Passive Me, Aggressive You Ladi6 – The Liberation Of... Brooke Fraser – Flags Avalanche City – Our New Life Above The Ground David Dallas – The Rose TintThe Naked and Famous – "Young Blood" Avalanche City – "Love Love Love" Ladi6 – "Like Water" Brooke Fraser – Something in the Water" Six60 – "Rise Up 2.0" Best Group† Breakthrough Artist of the Year†The Naked and Famous – Passive Me, Aggressive You Shihad – Ignite Kids of 88 – SugarpillsThe Naked and Famous – Passive Me, Aggressive You Six60 – Rise Up 2.0 Avalanche City – Our New Life Above The Ground Best Male Solo Artist† Best Female Solo Artist†Sponsor Tiki Taane – In the World of Light David Dallas – The Rose Tint Stan Walker – From the Inside OutSponsor Ladi6 – The Liberation Of... Brooke Fraser – Flags Julia Deans – Modern Fables Best Rock Album† Best Pop Album†Shihad – Ignite Cairo Knife Fight – Cairo Knife Fight Beastwars – BeastwarsBrooke Fraser – Flags Kids of 88 – Sugarpills Julia Deans – Modern Fables Best Urban / Hip Hop Album† Best Roots Album†Ladi6 – The Liberation Of... David Dallas – The Rose Tint PNC – Man on WireSponsor TrinityRoots – Music is Choice House of Shem – Island Vibration Katchafire – On the Road Again Best Alternative Album† Best Māori Album†Sponsor The Naked and Famous – Passive Me, Aggressive You Street Chant – Means Die! Die! Die! – FormSponsor Tiki Taane – In the World of Light Miss Black – Black Light Wai – Ora Best Music Video† Best Electronica Album†Special Problems – "Punching in a Dream" (The Naked and Famous) Special Problems – "Broken Machine" (Zowie) Faye McNeil – "Like Water" (Ladi6)Sponsor Tiki Taane – In the World of Light State of Mind – Nil By Ear Concord Dawn – The Enemy Within Best Gospel / Christian Album† Best Classical Album†Parachute Band – Love Without Measure The Ember Days – Finger Painting EP Juliagrace– Beautiful SurvivorNew Zealand String Quartet – Notes from a Journey John Psathas – Helix Flight – Flight Peoples' Choice Award† Critics' Choice Prize†Brooke Fraser Ladi6 The Naked and Famous Six60 Stan WalkerKimbra The Popstrangers The Unfaithful Ways Highest selling New Zealand Single† Highest selling New Zealand Album†Brooke Fraser – "Something in the Water"Brooke Fraser – Flags Radio Airplay Record of the Year† International Achievement Award†Stan Walker – "Choose You"Brooke Fraser Legacy Award† Best Album Cover‡DragonNick Keller – Beastwars (Beastwars) Angela Keoghan – The Dusty Dream Hole (Bannerman) Baly Gaudin and Thomas Young – Tommy Ill (Tommy Ill) Best Engineer‡ Best Producer‡Thom Powers, Aaron Short and Olly Harmer – Passive Me, Aggressive You (The Naked and Famous) Neil Baldock – Cairo Knife Fight (Cairo Knife Fight) Olly Harmer – Arctic Tales Divide (Andrew Keoghan)Thom Powers and Aaron Short – Passive Me, Aggressive You (The Naked and Famous) Brooke Fraser – Flags (Brooke Fraser) Nick Roughan and Die! Die! Die! – Form (Die! Die! Die!)
Presenters and performers
Performers Performers at the ceremony: The Naked and Famous – "Young Blood" Ladi6 – "Bang Bang" Brooke Fraser – "Something in the Water" Six60 – "Rise Up" Avalanche City – "Love Love Love" Tiki Taane – "Freedom to Sing" Supergroove – "Rain" (Dragon tribute)
References
External links Official New Zealand Music Awards website