The West Auckland Performing Arts Competitions have been supporting young people in performing arts for over 20 years. It is a great opportunity to enjoy performing and receive individual feedback in a supportive environment.

2023 Competition Dates

Instrumental 17th and 18th June

Speech and Drama: TBA

Vocal Programme 9th, 10th and 11th June

Piano: TBA

Finals Concert: 31st July

All welcome to join us for the Finals Concert on 31st July

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2022 Sponsors

Thank you to all our Sponsors who have so generously given to see our students flourish in performance.

Piano

Fruit Max

Institute of Registered Music Teachers (IRMT)

Justin Bird – Pianist & Teacher

Instrumental

Aotea Youth Symphony Orchestra (AYS)

Speech & Drama

Fruit Max

Anonymous

Vocal

Fruit Max

Opera Factory Trust

Juan Kim

Catherine Oxenham

Margaret Lindsay

We are also pleased to announce that we have two $250 vocal scholarships on offer this year. These will be awarded by the adjudicator to two vocal candidates who show particular promise from this year’s competition.