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AMA comments were frustration at performance's politicisation
AMA comments were frustration at performance's politicisation

RNZ News

time03-06-2025

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  • RNZ News

AMA comments were frustration at performance's politicisation

music politics 5:15 pm today Senior government minister Chris Bishop said his comments directed at a performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards were due to his frustration at its politicisation. The minister was heard saying "what a load of crap' during Stan Walker's performance on Thursday, and while he says he should've kept his thoughts to himself, he's not going to apologise the musician. One of his Cabinet colleagues said he disagrees with the comments, while the opposition are pointing to the history of politics in music. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

AMA comments due to frustration at performance's politicisation
AMA comments due to frustration at performance's politicisation

RNZ News

time03-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • RNZ News

AMA comments due to frustration at performance's politicisation

music politics 36 minutes ago Senior government minister Chris Bishop said his comments directed at a performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards were due to his frustration at its politicisation. The minister was heard saying "what a load of crap' during Stan Walker's performance on Thursday, and while he says he should've kept his thoughts to himself, he's not going to apologise the musician. One of his Cabinet colleagues said he disagrees with the comments, while the opposition are pointing to the history of politics in music. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

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