Dane, J and Young Sid hit the road

Three of the country’s hottest recording artists – collectively finalists for nine Tuis in the upcoming Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – have been named as the stars taking a little bit of the awards to Wellington and Christchurch.

Dane Rumble, J. Williams and Young Sid take the stage at the Wellington Town Hall on September 16 and Christchurch’s James Hay Theatre the following night as part of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards Finalists Showcase gigs.

Two special one-off concerts have been created to celebrate the best of New Zealand Music and bring a little bit of the magic of the annual event to a wider audience of music lovers.

Music awards spokesman Campbell Smith says: “This is a great line-up of artists at the top of their live performance game. The guys have really honed their art in a touring environment and they certainly know how to entertain a crowd. We are delighted that they will be the first three artists to take part in the first year of these Music Awards finalist showcases in Wellington and Christchurch. And at $25 a ticket – it's a steal.”

Dane Rumble has been named as a finalist in six categories, J. Williams in two, and Young Sid in one.

Watch C4 and keep your radio locked to The Edge in Wellington & Christchurch for great ticket giveaways, information about what’s happening in your area, and more.

Anyone who buys a ticket to the Showcase also goes in the draw to win The VNZMA Ultimate Auckland Experience at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards. The prize includes flights thanks to Pacific Blue, accommodation thanks to The Langham in Auckland, VIP tickets to the 2010 VNZMAs, a limo ride to the awards, and a backstage tour.

Auckland City will also provide the winners with an Auckland Harbour Bridge Bungee Jump or Bridge Climb Voucher, tickets to Auckland Zoo’s ‘ZOOM’ Tour, and a $100 Voucher for Orbit Restaurant on top of the Sky Tower. What’s more, the good folk at Vodafone will give the winners a new Blackberry and airtime package.

To enter, buy your tickets, head to www.theedge.co.nz Road Runner pages for Wellington (CLICK HERE) and Christchurch (CLICK HERE), click on the link / email to register your name, details and ticket number, and you'll be in the draw!

Notes:

Tickets are $25 + applicable booking fees through Ticketek. See www.ticketek.co.nz

The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards are held at Vector Arena on October 7.

The Tuis presented at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards 2010 ceremony are for:

Album of the Year; Single of the Year; Best Group; Best Male Solo Artist; Best Female Solo Artist; Breakthrough Artist of the Year; Pop Album of the Year, Highest Selling NZ Album; Highest Selling NZ Single; Radio Airplay Record of the Year; Best Music Video; Best Rock Album; Best Urban/Hip Hop Album; Best Electronica Album; Best Aotearoa Roots Album; Best Maori Album; Best Gospel/Christian Album; Best Classical Album; People’s Choice Award, International Achievement Award, The Legacy Award.

No finalists are announced for the Highest Selling NZ Single, Highest Selling NZ Album or Radio Airplay Record of the Year Awards.
The International Achievement and the Legacy Awards are judged by the RIANZ Board and awarded at the Board’s discretion.  No finalists are announced for these categories.