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flag Ten New Zealand indie albums from 2025 are finalists for the 2026 Taite Music Prize, with the winner to be announced April 29 in Auckland.

flag The 2026 Taite Music Prize finalists have been revealed, featuring ten independent New Zealand albums released between January and December 2025. flag Selected from a larger pool by a 1,000-member academy, the nominees represent diverse genres and artistic voices, including Marlon Williams, MĀ, Geneva AM, Dick Move, and Shihad, who received the Best Classic Record award. flag The winner, to be chosen by a confidential judging panel, will receive $12,500 and an eight-kilogram trophy. flag The ceremony, open to the public for the first time, will take place on April 29 at Auckland’s International Convention Centre.

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