Marlon Williams - Tā te Manawa and Paal Flaata

Paal Flaata is a renowned vocalist best known for fronting the band Midnight Choir across five albums and a compilation. He later launched a solo career, releasing the trilogy Wait by the Fire, Bless us all, and Come Tomorrow, alongside the Christmas album Christmas Island.

Marlon Williams, from Lyttelton, New Zealand, is a Māori singer-songwriter known for his commanding voice and versatile blend of alt-country, folk, and soulful pop. His acclaimed album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, sung entirely in Te Reo Māori, earned him the 2026 Taite Music Prize and a 2025 APRA Silver Scroll. He has won multiple New Zealand Music Awards and collaborated with artists like Lorde. He is also recognized for his acting roles.