Te Rōpū Kaitito
Pūoro o
Aotearoa

Composers
Association of
New Zealand

We are a community of musicians and supportive organisations dedicated to representation, advocacy, and providing educational and professional development opportunities for Aotearoa's composers locally and internationally. Join us today!

We are delighted to announce the call for participants for the 44th CANZ Composers Workshop, taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from 2–5 September 2025. Registrations open Sunday 27 April at 7pm and close Monday 12 May at 11.59pm, or earlier if places fill.

We are delighted to announce the call for participants for the 44th CANZ Composers Workshop, taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from 2–5 September 2025. Registrations open Sunday 27 April at 7pm and close Monday 12 May at 11.59pm, or earlier if places fill.

We are delighted to announce the call for participants for the 44th CANZ Composers Workshop, taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from 2–5 September 2025. Registrations open Sunday 27 April at 7pm and close Monday 12 May at 11.59pm, or earlier if places fill.

We are delighted to announce the call for participants for the 44th CANZ Composers Workshop, taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland from 2–5 September 2025. Registrations open Sunday 27 April at 7pm and close Monday 12 May at 11.59pm, or earlier if places fill.

“Composing the Present: Practices, Frictions, Futures” Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 September 2025 School of Music, University of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau

“Composing the Present: Practices, Frictions, Futures” Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 September 2025 School of Music, University of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau

“Composing the Present: Practices, Frictions, Futures” Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 September 2025 School of Music, University of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau

“Composing the Present: Practices, Frictions, Futures” Saturday 6 – Sunday 7 September 2025 School of Music, University of Auckland, Tāmaki Makaurau

10-20 minute survey on identifying AI music, University of Auckland Masters project

10-20 minute survey on identifying AI music, University of Auckland Masters project

10-20 minute survey on identifying AI music, University of Auckland Masters project

10-20 minute survey on identifying AI music, University of Auckland Masters project

International Festival of Sacred Music

The winning work will be performed by the Ensemble Graindelavoix at FIMS Fribourg 2026. The winning composer will also be awarded a cash prize of CHF 10,000; the runner-up will receive CHF 2,000.

International Festival of Sacred Music

The winning work will be performed by the Ensemble Graindelavoix at FIMS Fribourg 2026. The winning composer will also be awarded a cash prize of CHF 10,000; the runner-up will receive CHF 2,000.

International Festival of Sacred Music

The winning work will be performed by the Ensemble Graindelavoix at FIMS Fribourg 2026. The winning composer will also be awarded a cash prize of CHF 10,000; the runner-up will receive CHF 2,000.

International Festival of Sacred Music

The winning work will be performed by the Ensemble Graindelavoix at FIMS Fribourg 2026. The winning composer will also be awarded a cash prize of CHF 10,000; the runner-up will receive CHF 2,000.

Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music

Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music

Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music

Philip Neill Memorial Prize in Music

International Competition for Young Composers (Beijing)

Composes born after 1990, prizes €3,000-€10,000.

International Competition for Young Composers (Beijing)

Composes born after 1990, prizes €3,000-€10,000.

International Competition for Young Composers (Beijing)

Composes born after 1990, prizes €3,000-€10,000.

International Competition for Young Composers (Beijing)

Composes born after 1990, prizes €3,000-€10,000.

Orchestra Central Competition and Workshop

School and tertiary age children. Sunday 24 August 2025 10am - 1pm at Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. Conducted by Rupert D'Cruze

Orchestra Central Competition and Workshop

School and tertiary age children. Sunday 24 August 2025 10am - 1pm at Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. Conducted by Rupert D'Cruze

Orchestra Central Competition and Workshop

School and tertiary age children. Sunday 24 August 2025 10am - 1pm at Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. Conducted by Rupert D'Cruze

Orchestra Central Competition and Workshop

School and tertiary age children. Sunday 24 August 2025 10am - 1pm at Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato. Conducted by Rupert D'Cruze

AWE Emerging Composer Mentorship

Applications open for At the World's Edge Festival Composer Mentorship (with John Psathas). Under 23 years old

AWE Emerging Composer Mentorship

Applications open for At the World's Edge Festival Composer Mentorship (with John Psathas). Under 23 years old

AWE Emerging Composer Mentorship

Applications open for At the World's Edge Festival Composer Mentorship (with John Psathas). Under 23 years old

AWE Emerging Composer Mentorship

Applications open for At the World's Edge Festival Composer Mentorship (with John Psathas). Under 23 years old

St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra's fourth International Composer Competition

Composers from 18 to 40 years of age are invited to participate in the competition

St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra's fourth International Composer Competition

Composers from 18 to 40 years of age are invited to participate in the competition

St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra's fourth International Composer Competition

Composers from 18 to 40 years of age are invited to participate in the competition

St. Christopher Chamber Orchestra's fourth International Composer Competition

Composers from 18 to 40 years of age are invited to participate in the competition

Composers Association of New Zealand
PO Box 4065
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Composers Association of New Zealand
PO Box 4065
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Composers Association of New Zealand
PO Box 4065
Wellington 6140
New Zealand
Composers Association of New Zealand
PO Box 4065
Wellington 6140
New Zealand