2023 Final Placings Compose Aotearoa! 

 A big THANK YOU to all composers entering their wonderful new works for this year’s competition. Adjudicators were NZYC Deputy Music Director Michael Stewart, CANZ Artistic Advisor Robert Wiremu, and renowned New Zealand composer Glenda Keam.

Winner of additional prize and Composer in Residence – Fergus Byett

Open Category

Winner: Knotted Flax by John Elmsly

Highly Commended
A Gift to Sing by Chris Artley
Cerberus by Colin Decio

Commended:
My cup overfloweth by Bjorn Arntsen
When David Heard by Chris Adams

25 and Under Category

Winner: Make a Joyful noise by Fergus Byett

Highly Commended
Ibong Adarna by Katherine Lopez
Rest by Thorin Williams

Commended:
Fire & Ice by Jordan Gunn

Waiata Tira Category

Winner: He Mele a ka Ikaika by Leilani Aaron 

We gratefully acknowledge the Patrons of  Compose Aotearoa! Trevor and Carol Kempton.