With an impressive 60-year history, the Lexus Song Quest is internationally recognised as New Zealand’s most prestigious singing competition, launching the world famous opera careers of many talented New Zealanders; from Dame Malvina Major, to Dame Kiri Te Kanawa to Jonathan Lemalu and Amitai Pati.
For a chance to win a share of $95,000 in prizes, singers aged 18-32 are invited to apply online at songquest.co.nz from Monday 5 February 2018.
Auditions will be held throughout May, with ten semi-finalists chosen for a week-long Coaching Academy with famed English baritone Sir Thomas Allen and the chance to compete at the live Grand Final Gala with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Applications close Monday 26 March, with organisers encouraging entrants to allow plenty of preparation time before then as no exceptions to the deadline will be made.
5 February – Entries open online at songquest.co.nz
26 March – Entries close
Throughout May – Auditions (international auditions accepted via DVD)
16-20 July – Coaching Academy for ten semi-finalists
21-22 July – Semi-Final Recital and judging to select finalists
23-26 July – Grand Final Gala rehearsals for five finalists
24 July – Masterclass, Wellington for up to four singers
28 July – Grand Final Gala event at the Auckland Town Hall
29 July – Masterclass, Auckland for up to four singers
Start time
March 26, 2018 12:00AM