A tiny pony with a lofty goal, shuffling worms underground and Te Reo Māori are all thoroughly explored by this year’s
finalists for the 2020 Children’s Music Awards – an annual presentation celebrating music written for kids.
The Children’s Music Awards celebrate the storytellers, the rhymers, the singers and groovers who write and perform the
songs that ignite a love for music in New Zealand children. Music universally brings a magical joy to the senses and
plays an especially pivotal role in our children’s lives, spinning their stories and swaying their souls.
We are very pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 APRA Best Children's Music Song, the Recorded Music NZ Te
Kaipuoro Waiata Tamariki Toa / Best Children’s Music Artist, and the NZ On Air Best Children's Music Video.
APRA Best Children's Song finalists:Kath Bee I Love Life (feat. Joelle) written by Kath Bee and Doug StenhouseAro for Korimako written by Emily and Charles LookerBen Sinclair and Jeremy Dillon for Tony the Tiny Pony
Te Kaipuoro Waiata Tamariki Toa / Best Children’s Music Artist finalists:Anika MoaCaptain Festus McBoyleChris Sanders
NZ On Air Best Children's Music Video finalists:Little Ripples for Read To Me, written by Emily and Sam Benge, video by Jade Oskar Harvey and Benjamin WhorwoodChris Sanders for Tahi Tahi Tahi Ambulance SongBen Sinclair and Jeremy Dillon for Tony the Tiny Pony, video by Ned WenlockThe Nukes for Worms, video by Parry Jones and Christian Tjandrawinata
Presented by Recorded Music NZ, APRA NZ and NZ On Air, the awards have the support of Kiwi Kids Music, the national association of children’s songwriters, creators and producers. Formed by some of the most passionate
creators of music for Kiwi Kids and currently chaired by Suzy Cato, the association supports NZ children’s music
creators and seeks to advance the potential of all our children to live healthy fulfilling lives.
Winners will be announced and the writers celebrated in mid-May at a kid-friendly virtual awards ceremony – more details
to come.