Audition Information for the 2024 National String and National Piano Competitions

Welcome to the 2024 National String and National Piano Competitions, presented by the Hill Family Foundation for Art and Music and the Lewis Eady Charitable Trust.

Both competitions will take place in Auckland from 13 - 16 December and will see New Zealand's top young instrumentalists compete for one of the generous prizes on offer, including a first prize package of $5,000 with the chance to perform with the Auckland Philharmonia. 

Following a rigorous application process, 15 string players and 15 pianists will be selected to compete in the Semi-final rounds of National String and the National Piano Competitions.  

To complete and submit your application, visit the link in the drop-down menu on the left of this page.

For further details including audition criteria and repertoire visit the following sites:

Strings - michaelhillviolincompetition.co.nz/national-string-competition/               

Piano - clef.nz/2024-lenpc

For technical questions, relating to this application process, please contact the Acceptd Help Desk.

Key Dates:

1st July-  Applications open

1st August-  Applications close

1st September - Semi-finalists announced

2024 Competition - Location: Auckland

Friday 13th December - official opening event for guests, supporters and competitors

Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th December - Semi-final performances

Monday 16th December - Finals