Become a Friend of the Kerikeri National Piano Competition 2012

From its humble beginnings in the Memorial Hall - a former packing shed - the Kerikeri National Piano Competition has grown into New Zealand's oldest and most prestigious piano competition. First held in 1987, the biennial event attracts contestants, teachers, and audience members from around the country.Many previous winners and participants have gone on to build successful international performance careers. Alumni of the competition include such well-known names as John Chen, Stephen de Pledge, Dan Poynton, Emma Sayers and Henry Wong Doe.In 2006, 15 year-old Denny Liu swept away the competition to seize first place as the youngest winner ever.Michael Houstoun awarded him the country's most prestigious piano award saying 'The winner has brought tears not just to my eyes but to the eyes of others too I think that is a sign of something special.'

When you become a Friend of the Kerikeri National Piano Competition, you become part of an exclusive group of enthusiastic music-lovers.
You will receive an email  Newsletter on the latest news.
Advance booking notice and discounts to most musical events hosted by the Competition.
Discounts to most KNPC musical events