National Concerto Competition in Christchurch

Christchurch City has special festivals and events for every season. The Summer Times festival, with a host of free outdoor events, including the hugely popular Classical Sparks is celebrated during the summer. In winter do not miss Kids Fest and the Winter Carnival. There are festivals with themes of music, the arts, adventure, books, heritage, buskers, balloons; floral displays and local produce that provide a focus for the city's celebrations. New Zealand Cup and Show Week featuring national racing events, NZ Fashion Week and the region's traditional agricultural and pastoral show are some big events here. Besides, such festivals there are some competitions that are organized every year. These talent hunts become a gala event in the festive calendar of Christchurch. National Concerto Competition in Christchurch is New Zealand's most prestigious and well-established music performance competition.

Fast Facts about National Concerto Competition in Christchurch

Address of National Concerto Competition in Christchurch: Christchurch Town Hall, 86 Kilmore Street, Christchurch-8001

Neighborhood of National Concerto Competition in Christchurch: Central City

Nearest Train from National Concerto Competition in Christchurch: Shuttle bus

Contact no. of National Concerto Competition in Christchurch: Phone: +64 3 377 8899, Fax: +64 3 366 1840

Venue of National Concerto Competition in Christchurch: Christchurch Town Hall, Kilmore Street, Christchurch City, Canterbury

Website of National Concerto Competition in Christchurch: www.ccmc.org.nz

Features of National Concerto Competition in Christchurch

National Concerto Competition in Christchurch is run by the Christchurch Civic Music Council. The heats and semi-finals of the National Concerto Competition in Christchurch are held in December of each year. The features of the competition include:

A quality field of aspiring young talent is short listed down to three finalists.

These finalists then compete the following March with the backing of the Christchurch Symphony.

The standard of competition is extremely high and the finals are always a great occasion.

The competition alternates between piano and orchestral instruments according to the year.

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