Are you a budding songwriter and/ or performer? Enter this competition and you could perform with the Auckland Philharmonia this December!
Who can apply?
Children aged 12 and under, with an original song ready to perform!
What's the prize?
The winner will have their song arranged for full orchestra, to perform in Auckland Phil's Tunes 4 Tamariki Christmas concert with Suzy Cato!
How can you enter?
Entry is simple. Fill in the form below and send us a video of you performing an original song.
What happens next?
Once applications close, we’ll select a max of 5 finalists and invite them to a workshop in Auckland where they can meet their fellow songwriters, learn new skills and showcase their song in person. The next day, the finalists will be invited to the NZ Children’s Music Awards, where we will announce the winner.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 25 April.
Finalists Workshop: 11am - 1pm, Saturday 28 June, VENUE TBC, Auckland
NZ Childrens Music Awards: Sunday 29 June, Spark Arena, Auckland
The Kōkako Award is part of NZ Children’s Music Awards, as is produced in partnership with Kiwi Kids Music, Auckland Philharmonia and NZ Opera.
