Awards Night
EVENT INFORMATION
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Southland Music Awards.
DATE
SATURDAY 17th OCTOBER
Doors and start times to be confirmed closer to the night.
VENUE
ILT STADIUM SOUTHLAND
Invercargill, Southland, NZ
TICKETS
AVAILABLE SOON
Ticket release will be announced on the News page and across our social channels.
VOTING
JUDGES & AUDIENCE
Awards are decided by an independent judging panel. Entertainer of the Year combines a 60% judges' vote with a 40% live audience vote.
RUNNING ORDER
SCHEDULE
Doors open at 6:30pm with live entertainment as guests arrive.
The official show begins at 7:30pm and features live performances from the Southland Entertainer of the Year finalists alongside the presentation of the Southland Music Awards.
The evening will also celebrate the induction of three Southland Music Hall of Fame inductees, each honoured with a special presentation and live performance set.
The night culminates with the crowning of the 2026 Southland Entertainer of the Year, bringing together Southland's premier music awards and Hall of Fame celebration in one unforgettable event.
Nominations are open
Help us recognise the people who make Southland music great
Anyone can nominate; musicians, peers, organisers or fans. Self-nominations welcome.
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