The Who Loves Who Competition
Play It Strange and RIANZ are proud to announce the winner of the Who Loves Who Competition.
CONGRATULATIONS
Hannah Horsfield from Kaipara College
for her version of Zowie’s song ‘Broken Machine’.
Hannah has won two days recording at Roundhead Studio’s Brickroom.
The Who Loves Who Competition has seen many entries come in fabulous versions of iconic New Zealand songs. From ‘Blue Smoke’ (the very New Zealand song recording), through to contemporary artists such as Avalanche City, Blindspott and Zowie. There have been a wide variety of styles applied to the arrangements – Jazz, Orchestral, Hip-Hop, Punk, and Acoustic Ballads to label a few.
The winner has been chosen by Chris Caddick (Managing Director of RIANZ). He also chose these awards:
Best Instrumental: Leonardo Coghini & Tyaan Singh from Kapiti College for ‘I See Red’
Highly Commended: Matt Cheriton from Kaipara College for ‘Gutter Black’
Highly Commended: Perry Langston from Kaipara College for ‘The Streets’
A special mention must be made of the number of quality entries we received from Kaipara College. Congratulations.
Chris Caddick, our judge, has decades of experience in the New Zealand music industry. We were very lucky to have him on board with his keen ears. Currently the Managing Director of RIANZ, he also spent many years as CEO of EMI New Zealand. Chris has always championed New Zealand music. Check out Why Music Matters.
Chris had this to say about the Who Loves Who Competition:
“Taking a well-known song and making it your own is a challenge for any musician. So judging the 16 finalists in the Who Loves Who Competition, and hearing how this group of talented young musicians arranged and recorded some kiwi classics, has been a real treat.
While all the finalists had strong entries, the winning track was that great combination of an original and interesting arrangement, coupled with a really strong vocal and musical performance. The highly commended tracks also showed originality and some brave and skilled performances.
Our congratulations to all those who entered from around the country – keep up the good work!”, Chris Caddick (RIANZ).
The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand Inc (RIANZ) is a non-profit organisation representing major and independent record producers, distributors and recording artists throughout New Zealand. RIANZ works to protect the rights and interests of a broad spectrum of creative people involved in the New Zealand recording industry.
Finalists who will be appearing on the Who Loves Who Competition CD.
Check out the promo video:
