Scuba Diva wins Critics' Choice AwardHUGH COLLINS / FAIRFAX NZ Jimmy Mac, aka Scuba Diva. Auckland musician Scuba Diva has won the 2016 NZ On Air Critics' Choice Award. Scuba Diva, real name Jimmy Mac, went home from the awards ceremony $9500 richer after receiving and $8000 NZ On Air grant and a further $1500 voucher for audio services from Stebbing Recording Centre. READ MORE:* Scuba Diva prepares for debut performance at Auckland Laneway Festival* Ask an expert: Where to go scuba diving* Scuba diver Jacob Childs records 'final thoughts' before rescueMac said he was thrilled to have been chosen as the 2016 Critics' Choice Prize winner. Other nominees for this year's NZ On Air Critics' Choice Awards were Dunedin's Kane Strang and Auckland hip hop collective SWIDT, SPYCC & INF.

Source: Stuff November 02, 2016 21:57 UTC