Respected for his great talent and cherished for his role as a mentor, Sir Howard Morrison died in Rotorua on the morning of 24 September, aged 74.

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Ladyhawke, Midnight Youth, Smashproof feat Gin Wigmore, Sola Rosa, The Mint Chicks, Ladi 6 and Fat Freddy’s Drop are on stage at the 2009 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – and Kiwi music fans are invited to be part of the action.