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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.

Philip Tasker Poland;Hail To The Thieves at Paisley Stage

Philip Tasker Poland;Paula Sugdon At Paisley Stage

Vivienne Nguyen;Into the Light with Hollow Coves;Hollow Coves, stripped back and luminous: two guitars, two voices, and a stage that disappears into the dark. The light doesn't just fall on them; it feels like it comes from them.

Vivienne Nguyen;Rainbow Echoes: A Night with Hollow Coves;Colorful lighting, dreamy concert mood, and the band’s signature indie folk vibe when they have a music tour in New Zealand

Vivienne Nguyen;A Moment in Sound and Light;Voices fade, time softens, and all that remains is this connection between sound, light, and the hearts listening.

Oliver Stammers;Standing out.;Highlighting the ruby red guitar of an opening band as it plays a melody throughout the crowd.

Oliver Stammers;Straight up roaring frequency.;Close up low angle shot of the guitarist doing a Pantera tribute concert from the aussie band By Demons Be Driven shredding on his guitar, a wild experience.

Oliver Stammers;A distant shred, an echo for eternity.;Took this photo at a Pantera tribute concert down in auckland city, a beautiful guitar resonating with the memory of Dimebag Darrell. A memory, an echo, of his amazing guitar performances, rest in peace.

Thiago Alencar ( @_nottodaynz );Anberlin Neck Of The Woods;Shot of Matty from Anberlin reaching out

Thiago Alencar ( @_nottodaynz );Biffy Clyro;Biffy Clyro at the Auckland Town Hall

Thiago Alencar ( @_nottodaynz );Finger Tight Neck Of The Woods;Shot of Roger from Finger Tight singing with the crowd

Ronald Rieza;Pistol Finger in the air;Grammy award winner, Flowdan proves his energy and aura brings out the grime energy out of kiwis in New Zealand.