VNZMA official charity - NZ Music Foundation

Media advisory
08 October, 2014

CHARITY ALIGNS WITH VNZMA

The New Zealand Music Foundation is the official charity of the 2014 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

The New Zealand Music Foundation supports music projects at charities such as the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre, StarJam, Zeal and Canteen. It also gives emergency assistance to those in the music community who find themselves experiencing illness and hardship.

Recorded Music NZ chief executive Damian Vaughan says he is thrilled that the New Zealand Music Foundation will be a part of the 2014 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards.

“The awards are a celebration of Kiwi music and it is only fitting that the biggest night in Kiwi music teams up with the charity that supports projects that use music to change the lives of those in need.

“The foundation’s work is tireless in reaching out to those less fortunate than many and we expect our event to go a long way in raising its profile amongst music lovers in New Zealand.”

New Zealand Music Foundation general manager Peter Dickens says: “We believe music makes a big difference in peoples’ lives and the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards show how talented Kiwi musicians are. We are proud to be a part of it.”

To support the New Zealand Music Foundation please click here.

This year the awards also coincide with the 25th anniversary of NZ On Air, a Platinum sponsor of the event.

For the first time ever the show is being broadcast live on channel FOUR meaning music fans all over the country can watch all the action in real time from their living rooms, thanks to funding from NZ On Air.

About Recorded Music New Zealand: Recorded Music NZ is a non-profit industry representation and licensing organisation for recording artists and their labels. It divides its services into three main areas. The Member Services team delivers projects including the Vodafone NZ Music Awards, the weekly Official NZ Top40 Charts and the Music Grants programme. Recorded Music NZ’s licensing division administers broadcast and public performance licensing either directly or through its joint initiative with APRA called OneMusic. The Pro-Music team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the interests of artists and labels across the New Zealand recording industry.

About the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards: The Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards is owned and hosted by Recorded Music NZ and produced for Recorded Music NZ by J&A Productions Limited.

About the New Zealand Music Foundation: The New Zealand Music Foundation supports projects across New Zealand that use music in healthcare, education, rehabilitation, volunteering and all areas of society to change the lives of those in need. We also provide vital support at times of hardship to members of the New Zealand music community.

About Vodafone: Vodafone is passionate about music and proud to be the principal sponsor partner of New Zealand’s premier music awards. Vodafone’s loyalty programme, Fantastic Fridays, rewards Vodafone customers and connects them to the things they love.

Issued for Recorded Music New Zealand by Pead PR

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