Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among the nominees up for the 2026 Taite Music Prize.

The award, named in honour of late Kiwi music journalist Dylan Taite, celebrates the best of New Zealand's musical output.

Ahead of the ceremony on April 29, entertainment correspondent Steve Newall recapped the nominees.

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Marlon Williams, Geneva AM, Tom Scott and Jazmine Mary are among the nominees up for the 2026 Taite Music Prize.
The award, named in honour of late Kiwi music journalist Dylan Taite, celebrates the best of New Zealand's musical output.
Ahead of the ceremony on April 29, entertainment correspondent Steve Newall recapped the nominees.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Steve Newall: entertainment correspondent on the upcoming 2026 Taite awards

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