Auckland, 9 October 2008 – The Parachute Band have taken home the People’s Choice Award at the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards, held in Auckland last night. Out of the 100 plus artists nominated for awards, the New Zealand public has voted the Parachute Band their favourite.
Parachute Music Founder & CEO, Mark de Jong, says “To be recognised by the people of New Zealand is such an honour for the Parachute Band. Our aim has always been to take NZ written worship songs to the world. To receive accolades for our music is icing on the cake.”
The band was formed in 1995 to lead worship at the Parachute Music Festival and their successes in the Christian music circuit have turned their love of music into a full time endeavour.
The re-invigorated band, who came together in 2006, consists of Omega Levine (vocals), Sam de Jong (drums), Rhys Machell (bass), Alister Wood (keyboards) and Simon Moore (guitars)
The award was received by Parachute Music’s A&R Manager, Brendan Vucich on behalf of the band who is currently touring South Africa.
The Parachute Band will be taking the stage at Parachute 09, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest four day music festival. The festival will be held at Hamilton’s Mystery Creek over Auckland Anniversary weekend (23-26 January 2009), boasting a strong suit of international headliners as well as some Kiwi favourites including Dave Dobbyn and Nathan King.
For more information head to parachutemusic.com.
 Peter Burton Named One of Pandora's Artists To WatchThu, 11 Dec 2025 17:30:00 EST |
| Matthew West Shares How God Became the Ultimate Author of His Story with I Am Second Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:15:00 EST |
| Erica Lane's Christmas Single "Secret Workshop" Climbs to #1 on iTunes Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 EST |
| Integrity Music Welcomes Brad Moist as Vice President of A and R and Development Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:05:00 EST |
| Tasha Cobbs Leonard Shares Historic Late-Night Performance with John Legend Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 EST |
| Gospel Group The Whispers Reissue "Thankful" Album Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:50:00 EST |
| We Are Messengers' "We Three Kings" Debuts at #1 on the Billboard Christian Airplay Chart Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:45:00 EST |
Click here All News Headlines | 
RSS
Angelica Walkin' In Faith: 35th Anniversary Collectors Edition [Girder]
