Most Popular Singers in New Zealand Right Now

Stella Rose Bennett, better known as Benee and formerly Bene, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter from Auckland. In both 2019 and 2020, she consecutively won Single of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Pop Artist at the New Zealand Music Awards. 

Born: 2000, Grey Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand

Broods are a musical duo from Nelson, New Zealand, composed of Georgia Josiena Nott on lead vocals, with older brother and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Allan Joseph Nott on production and backing vocals. Origin: Auckland, New Zealand

Emerging as a prominent figure in the vibrant Aotearoa music scene, Georgia Lines is swiftly establishing herself as a household name in New Zealand and a rising global sensation. Known for her infectious personality, chart-topping hits, enchanting vocals, and irresistibly catchy R&B-infused pop, Georgia has captivated a steadily growing fanbase.

Hollie Smith is a New Zealand soul singer-songwriter based in Auckland, New Zealand. Her four solo albums Long Player, Humour and the Misfortune of Others, Water or Gold, and Coming In From The Dark ... 

Born: 1982, Auckland, New Zealand

Kimbra Lee Johnson, known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Known for mixing pop with R&B, jazz and rock musical elements, her accolades include four ARIA Music Awards, two Grammy Awards and seven New Zealand Music Awards. Kimbra's debut album, Vows, was released in Australia in 2011. 

Born: 1990, Hamilton, New Zealand

Phillipa Margaret "Pip" Brown, better known by her stage name Ladyhawke, is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She took her stage name from Richard Donner's 1985 film Ladyhawke. 

Born: 1979, Masterton, New Zealand

Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O'Connor, also known by her stage name Lorde, is a female singer and songwriter born in Takapuna and raised in Devonport, Auckland, New Zealand. She performed in music and drama classes from a young age, and by the age of thirteen she was signed to Universal Music Group.

Date/place of birth: November 7, 1996, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand

Maisey Rika is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and composer, performing in both English and Māori. Her five original albums have each reached the Top 40 in the Official New Zealand Music Chart. Born: Wellington, New Zealand

Marlon Williams is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor based in Lyttelton, New Zealand. 

Born: 1990, Christchurch, New Zealand

Mitch James is a New Zealand singer, songwriter and guitarist from Auckland. He is best known for his songs "Bright Blue Skies", "Sunday Morning", "No Fixed Abode", "Move On" and "21" which have featured in the Official New Zealand Music Charts. 

Born: 1995, Auckland, New Zealand

Rob Ruha (born 1980), is a New Zealand musician from Wharekahika, Gisborne District. He debuted as a solo musician in 2013, and is known for his singles  sung in te Reo Māori, including "Kalega" (2017), "Ka Mānu" (2019), "35" with Ka Hao (2021), and "Taera" (2021). Ruha worked as the music director for the Māori language version of the Walt Disney Pictures films Moana and The Lion King.

Six60 is a New Zealand pop rock band formed in Dunedin, Otago in 2008. The band consists of Matiu Walters, Ji Fraser, Chris Mac, Marlon Gerbes, Hoani Matenga and Eli Paewai. Their self-titled debut album was released on 10 October 2011 on their own label Massive Entertainment.

Stan Walker is an Australian New Zealand singer, actor, and television personality. In 2009, Walker was the winner of the seventh season of Australian Idol. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia.

Born: October 23, 1990, Melbourne, Australia

Te Karehana Gardiner-Toi, known by his mononym Teeks, is a Māori soul singer from New Zealand. His debut album, Something to Feel, was released on 26 March 2021. The music video for his single, "Without You", was released on 19 August 2020. It was directed by Tom Gould and was shot in Hokianga during January 2020. 

Born: 1993, New Zealand

Troy Kingi is a New Zealand musician and actor from Northland, first receiving media attention when he appeared in the 2013 film Mt. Zion. Kingi is a multi-instrumentalist, is known for his 10/10/10 project: the plan to release 10 albums in 10 genres across 10 years. 

Born: 1984, Rotorua, New Zealand