2026 : 05 May Aotearoa Music Photo Award

People's Choice Prize by Harvey Norman 2026 winner -

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Cease and Desist at Big Fan by Sandy Hughes. Congratulations.

People's Choice prize by Harvey Norman is decided by public vote, highest number of 5 star votes wins at closing, most legit single votes after audit of the count is the winner.

Liam Scrivener; Happy Again; Man dances in the rain, Cuba Street (2026)
Liam Scrivener; Reflection; Man inspects the records in the window at Slow Boat, Wellington (2026)
Liam Scrivener; Flow; Jazz band performs at Undercurrent, Wellington (2026)
Liam Scrivener; Advantage; Man plays chess with two boys, Wellington (2026)
Sophie Graham; Pretty as a picture; I love the energy and aura of this photo, Jessie Murph was so fun to shoot.
Megan Too;Biffy Clyro at Auckland Town Hall, 15 April 2026;I'd never heard of Biffy Clyro(!) but was immediately captivated by the energy and charisma of their frontman, Simon Neil.
Sophie Graham;Ruby Red;I love the colours and composition of this shot
Sophie Graham; A moment of reflection;Capturing a moment where the artist just pauses to take it all in
Shuddho Huq; Neon Preacher; Grecco Romank at the Whammy
Shuddho Huq;Bassline in Black and White;Muroki at the Whammy
Shuddho Huq; Where the Crowd Holds Its Breath;Come Together at the Civic Theatre
Shuddho Huq; Reaching for the Last Note; Maizie Williams at Spark Arena

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