THE MICHAEL HILL INTERNATIONAL VIOLIN COMPETITION Welcoming the world’s greatest violinists to Aotearoa, New Zealand News & Events
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The next Michael Hill International Violin Competition will be presented in Queenstown and Auckland New Zealand 29 May – 6 June 2026. Applications for entry will be open in August 2025 with a November 2025 deadline. Please check back for details and make sure to subscribe for more information below.

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AND THAT’S A WRAP! 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival

2025 Whakatipu Music Festival AND THAT’S A WRAP! Thank you for the music. A whole week of activities! Six incredible and diverse concerts, private performances at lifestyle homes and at STARKWHITE gallery, workshops for students at all walks of life, and performances from incredible local performers! Our young artists gained incredible mentorship and support from our industry…

Conductors Euan Safey and Reuben Brown perform at the 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival
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Welcoming two incredible conductors to Whakatipu Music Festival

2025 Whakatipu Music Festival Welcoming two incredible conductors: Euan Safey and Reuben Brown In the lead up to our 2025 Whakatipu Music Festival we will be introducing you to each of our selected young and emerging artists who will take the stage alongside five internationally renowned classical musicians this Easter. About Reuben: Hailing from the…

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