2016 in New Zealand music

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The following is a list of notable events that happened in 2016 in New Zealand music.

Events

April

• 23 April: Polynesian singer Bill Sevesi died. ^[1]

September

• 29 September: Pop singer Moana Maniapoto was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. ^[2]

November

• 17 November:
  • R&B singer Aaradhna refused her hip-hop award on 2016 New Zealand Music Awards ceremony, due to her belief that the award was given due to her race instead of achievement. ^[3]
  • Pop rock singer Bic Runga was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. ^[4]
• 20 November: Parris Goebel's music video for the song Sorry won "Video of the Year" at the 2016 American Music Awards. ^[5]
• 29 November: Ray Columbus, pop music singer and songwriter, died of illness. ^[6]

Releases

June

• 3 June: Wild Things, studio album by Ladyhawke
• 24 June: Conscious, studio album by Broods

November

• 15 November: Sol3 Mio, studio album by Sol3 Mio
• 18 November: Close Your Eyes, studio album by Bic Runga

See also

• 2016 APRA Silver Scroll Awards
• 2016 New Zealand Music Awards
• New Zealand top 50 albums of 2016
• New Zealand top 50 singles of 2016

References

1. "Kiwi music legend Bill Sevesi has died". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
2. Ropati, Ashley (29 September 2016). "APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2016: Kiwi music's big winners". Stuff. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
3. "Star claims racism, gives away award". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
4. "Bic Runga Celebrated with 2016 NZ Herald Legacy Award". New Zealand Music Awards. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
5. "Goebel's clip wins Video of the Year at AMAs". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
6. Brandle, Lars (29 November 2016). "Ray Columbus, New Zealand Music Legend, Dies at 74". Billboard. Retrieved 14 October 2023.