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2024 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final Gala will be held on Saturday 3 August at the Michael Fowler Centre with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Grand Final Gala tickets are on sale now.

Elevate your unforgettable evening and celebrate the 2024 Lexus Song Quest in association with the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation winner by adding on a Winner's Reception Package for just $39. Drinks and canapés included. Spaces are strictly limited.

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2022 Lexus Song Quest Grand Final Gala

Tenor singer Filipe Manu was named as the winner of the 2022 Lexus Song Quest on Saturday 23 July in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre, as well as adoring audiences from around the world who tuned into the livestream and the live radio broadcast.

Our congratulations to Filipe and all five finalists, including and runner up soprano Felicity Tomkins and Kiri Scholarship winner Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono. 

It was the third time competing for Filipe and Saturday night was a combination of hard work and persistence over the past few years. 

Head Judge, internationally acclaimed bass baritone and previous Lexus Song Quest winner, Teddy Tahu Rhodes said he has been very impressed with the high standard of all five finalists. “The talent of these young singers at the Grand Final Gala this weekend was exceptional and they all deserved their place in the Grand Final Gala of the Lexus Song Quest. 

"Filipe performed incredibly and I’m proud to name him the winner for 2022. But this is just the first step in the journey of all five finalists and we are all excited to see where each of these singers' careers will take them.”

You can still experience the glittering Grand Final Gala - the radio broadcast is still available to access, you can listen in on RNZ Concert.