Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest

We are delighted to announce that in its 70th year of competition, the Song Quest will now be known as the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest, thanks to our new Principal Naming Rights Partner, the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation!

Watch the announcement.

The Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest is returning to Te Whanganui-a-Tara with entries opening in December 2025, semi-finalists announced in April 2026, and the Grand Final Gala taking place on Saturday 11 July 2026. Tickets go on sale in April 2026.

The 2024 Grand Final Gala livestream

It was a night of vocal mastery as Mezzo-soprano, Katie Trigg, took home the coveted title of Winner of the 2024 Lexus Song Quest in association with the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation, with Manase Latu as Runner-Up and Austin Haynes in Third Place. Watch back on the livestream of Grand Final Gala with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra to see all the performances.

Streamed live from Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday, 3 August 2024.
Watch the 2024 Grand Final Gala
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2024 Lexus Song Quest winner

“It's so surreal to have won the Lexus Song Quest. The experience on stage with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra was incredibly special, and to win is such a delightful surprise.

The Song Quest is so valuable to young singers in New Zealand; we are very lucky to have it here.”

- Katie Trigg

Semi-Finals

Grand Final Gala