SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2012

The SOUNZ Contemporary Award is the most prestigious annual award for 'contemporary classical' music in New Zealand. First presented in 1998, the award seeks to recognise compositional excellence and inspiration in the works of Kiwi composers in the previous year.  The award, consisting of a trophy designed and made by Auckland sculptor Sarah Smuts Kennedy and $3000 cash prize, is presented at the APRA Silver Scroll awards ceremony scheduled for September 13th 2012 at the Auckland Town Hall

The guidelines for composers and application form are available here >>

More information about the award, including a list of past finalists and winners, can be found here.