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Hawkes Bay is now home to New Zealand's newest opera company, established to bring opera to local, national and international audiences during Art Deco Weekend here in Hastings and Napier.
25/08/2025
Check this out! A new, national programme for young singers and musicians – NYOA!
Watch this space for more but in the meantime, follow along at the page
Nōu te atamira! The stage is yours!
Are you a singer or musician aged 16-25? Then you need to meet National Youth Opera Aotearoa - a brand new programme built to challenge, inspire, and launch New Zealand’s next generation of opera talent.
Here’s your chance to:
✨ Train with New Zealand’s top industry professionals.
✨ Perform in fully staged opera with orchestra.
✨ Build the skills, experience and confidence to take your mahi further.
This is only programme of its kind in Aotearoa, offering national-level coaching, career mentorship, and real performance opportunities in 2026.
Auditions are open now to singers and orchestral musicians nationwide via video submission. What are you waiting for?!
👉 Apply now or find out more at www.nyoa.co.nz
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