Mr Dennis Marsh, MNZM, for services to music and fundraising
Mr Dennis Marsh, MNZM, for services to music and fundraising.
Dennis Marsh is one of New Zealand’s highest-selling country music artists. He has won numerous awards and had 11 gold and six platinum albums, and six Number One albums on the New Zealand albums chart. His most recent album, ‘Backyard Party’, was his 30th release. He often performs voluntarily at music festivals and for fundraising activities. He has supported many charitable organisations, including the Kidney Kids Charity, Pink Ribbon New Zealand, and Opotiki St Johns. Profits from some of his releases were donated to the Christchurch Earthquake Relief Fund and the Returned Services Association. Mr Marsh regularly performs for disadvantaged and disabled youth, as well as the elderly.