NZ ON AIR AND NAKED PR PRESENT THE STUDENT RADIO NETWORK AWARDS

November 4, 2021: The Student Radio Network is a union of radio stations that represent the heart & conscience of Aotearoa's contemporary, alternative community. 95bFM, Radio Control 99.4FM, Radio Active 88.6FM, RDU 98.5FM, and Radio One 91FM have a deep musical kaupapa within Aotearoa, platforming unique and authentic voices.

The Student Radio Network Awards, with funding from NZ On Air, will celebrate the musicians, broadcasters and volunteers who breathe life into these stations.

"We are stoked to be announcing the first Student Radio Network Awards, celebrating the achievements of the artists the SRN supports and the dedication of our people behind the scenes.” says 95bFM's General Manger Caitlin McIlhagga. Sean Norling of Radio Oneechoes those sentiments “We tautoko the freshest local music to the bone, so these awards are an authentic celebration of our amazing musical community.” “I'm especially grateful the awards can go ahead during the changing Covid restrictions” says Jennifer Kyle from Radio Active. “Now more than ever the musical community needs some positivity and reason to celebrate.”

The Student Radio Network Awards will be live streamed as well as broadcast simultaneously on all five stations from 7PM on December 11.

Throughout the evening, the following awards will be presented:

• Outstanding Contribution to 95bFM brought to you by Progear
• 95bFM's Favourite Song of 2021 brought to you by Auckland UNESCO City of Music
• Outstanding Contribution to Radio Control brought to you by MUSA (Massey University Students’ Association)
• Radio Control's Favourite Song of 2021 brought to you by MUSA (Massey University Students’ Association)
• Outstanding Contribution to Radio Active brought to you by Parrotdog Bar
• Radio Active's Favourite Song of 2021 brought to you by Hills Hats
• Outstanding Contribution to RDU
• RDU Favourite Song of 2021 brought you MAINZ
• Outstanding Contribution to Radio One 91FM brought to you by OUSA (Otago University Students’ Association)
• Radio One 91FM's Favourite Song of 2021 brought to you by OUSA (Otago University Students’ Association)
• Favourite Single brought to you by Independent Music New Zealand
• Favourite EP / Mixtape brought to you by Recorded Music New Zealand
• Favourite Album brought to you by APRA AMCOS NZ
• Favourite Solo Act brought to you by Southern Comfort
• Favourite Group brought to you by Roundhead Studios
• People's Choice Award brought to you by Parrotdog
• 2021 SRN Top 10 brought to you by Audioculture
• Outstanding Achievement Award brought to you by New Zealand Music Commission