Aotearoa Alternative Awards

Oh goody! A 95 BFM special announcement.

Yes, yes, I know you're all very much pumped for the Aotearoa Alternative Awards this year, taking place on Saturday the 14th of November here in Tamaki Makaurau, streamed live for you all to enjoy at home via srn.nz and simulcast across all five SRN station FM frequencies.

I'm really excited.

Can't wait for BFM to host the awards this year.

And then Te Whānau, if you're not aware, the Student Radio Network.

in association with New Zealand On Air is really stoked to present the Aotearoa Alternative Awards taking place on Saturday the 14th of November, one month away at the Hollywood Avondale in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

The SRN has long been a backbone of contemporary independent music here in this country and so This is a chance, the Aotearoa Music Awards is a chance to celebrate all our artists as well as amazing work of dedicated volunteers in our whānau.

There's a myriad of awards up for grabs.

Behind me, you can hear a bit of D Tyrone with Le Tigre.

But I wanted to take this opportunity to share some, share an exciting event coming up next month, uh, and that is none other than the Aotearoa Alternative Awards.

So student- the Student Radio Network, uh, in association with NZ On Air, is ecstatic to present the 2026 Aotearoa Alternative Awards, taking place on Saturday, the 14th of November at the Hollywood Avondale in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Uh, the SRN has long been the backbone of contemporary independent music communities in Aotearoa through their work uplifting, discovering, and platforming local artists.

Uh, this award ceremony is the ch- a chance to celebrate the incredible artistry of local musicians, as well as the amazing work by their dedicated volunteers, all those whose accomplishments keep independent music and culture alive in this place that we call home.

I thought I would let everyone know something very exciting.

It is the Aotearoa Alternative Awards are back this year.

The student radio network in association with NZ On Air is over the moon to present the 2026 Aotearoa Alternative Awards.

This is taking place Saturday 14th of November at the Hollywood Avondale in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

The SRN has long been the backbone of contemporary independent music communities in Aotearoa through their passionate work uplifting, discovering and platforming local artists.

The Aotearoa Alternative Awards are the SRN's chance to celebrate the incredible artistry of local musicians, as well as the amazing work of their dedicated volunteers, all whose accomplishments keep independent music and culture alive in this long white cloud we call home.

During the evening, the SRN will announce the winners of 10 national awards.

Okay, this is including Te Whiringa Toa 2026 ki a te pō hononga i kawea mai ki a koutou na audio culture iwi waiata.

Cindy, Cindy with a knife.

All right, as I'm sure you're aware, Student Radio Network, in association with NZ On Air, is presenting the 2026 Aotearoa Alternative Awards.

They're back, and they're taking place on Saturday, November 14 at the Hollywood Avondale in Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

Now, the SRN has long been the backbone of contemporary independent music communities in Aotearoa through their passionate work uplifting, discovering, and platforming local artists.

The Aotearoa Alternative Awards are the SRN's chance to celebrate the incredible artistry of local musicians, as well as the amazing work by their dedicated volunteers, all whose accomplishments keep independent music and culture alive in this long white cloud we all call home.

During the evening, the SRN will announce the winners of 10 national awards, including Te Tootahi Toa e kawia mai ki a koutou nā Sublime Studio, the Favorite Single brought to you by Sublime Studio.

There's Te Tohu Hopunga Puoro Maru Poto e kawia mai ki a koutou nā Recorded Music NZ, the Favorite EP brought to you by Recorded Music NZ.

Saturday, 24th of October, Armageddon Expo day two.

And of course, Saturday the 14th of November, Aotearoa Alternative Awards via srn.nz on 95bFM, where we are broadcasting live the Aotearoa Alternative Awards from the Hollywood Avondale.

It's just a few weeks ago, away.

Well, it's four, five weeks away, but it'll come around pretty quick.

[upbeat music]

To list your event on the Entertainment Guide, email goodguide@95bfm.com.

[upbeat music] The Aotearoa Alternative Awards are back for 2026.

See?

Have an awesome rest of your rahina.

If you're needing some things to look forward to, of course, you'll have it marked in your calendars, the Aotearoa Alternative Awards are coming back thanks to the Student Radio Network and NZ On Air, 14th of November here in Tamaki at the Hollywood Avondale.

You'll have it marked, 7:00 PM sharp.

You're gonna be watching from home, 'cause there'll be a live stream, srn.nz, or you might even just be following your usual Saturday evening routine of listening to 95bFM, and you'll hear it all happen there as well.

This is Veneer, but I am gonna use it as a bit of a bed because I have something very exciting to talk about.

The Aotearoa Alternative Awards are back.

It's an annual thing.

The Student Radio Network, in association with NZ On Air, is over the moon to present the 2026 Aotearoa Alternative Awards, taking place on Saturday, November 14th, at the Hollywood Avondale, Tamaki Makaurau.

It's gonna be one hell of a night.

The SRN has long been the backbone of contemporary independent music communities in Aotearoa through their passionate work uplifting, discovering, and platforming local artists.

[clears throat] Sorry about that.

Needed to clear my throat.