Dame Lynda Topp blasts government in emotional speech

Dame Lynda Topp blasts the government’s arts funding at the Aotearoa Music Awards, 2026.

Rikki Reid at the Aotearoa Music Awards, 2026.

Lynda Topp with Tami Neilson at the Aotearoa Music Awards, 2026.Stijl / James Ensing-TrussellDame Lynda Topp hugs Tami Neilson on stage after her performance at the Aotearoa Music Awards.Stijl / Emma BeavisDame Lynda Topp on stage at the Aotearoa Music Awards, held at the Civic Theatre Auckland on 28 May 2026.Stijl / Emma BeavisDame Lynda Topp on stage at the Aotearoa Music Awards, held at the Civic Theatre Auckland on 28 May 2026.Stijl / Emma BeavisTami Neilson performs in tribute to Dame Jools Topp at the Aotearoa Music Awards.Stijl / Emma BeavisTami Neilson performs in tribute to Dame Jools Topp at the Aotearoa Music Awards.Stijl / Emma Beavis

Lynda and Jools Topp, aka The Topp Twins

Lynda (left) and Jools as Belle and Belle Gingham in Avoca, Iowa

A composite image showing, left to right, Marlon Williams, Sharon O’Neill, Bic Runga.

Devilskin will also be playing in New Plymouth at the weekend.