Gin, Dane Rumble, and The Phoenix Foundation lead the finalists list for the 45th annual music awards.

Legacy Award and NZ Music Hall of Fame induction for Shihad.

Street Chant, The Naked & Famous and Home Brew form critics’ choice line-up.

The first round of finalists in the 45th installment of the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards (VNZMA) has been announced.