Lewis Eady National Piano Competition [LENPC]

2024 sees the partnering of two New Zealand icons to deliver national competitions | 14 -16 December

- Since 2013, the biennial Lewis Eady National Piano Competition has inspired, surprised, and delighted music enthusiasts, and has successfully launched the careers of many Kiwi artists.
- The National String Competition, presented by the Hill Family Foundation for Art and Music (formerly the Michael Hill International Violin Competition).


Lewis Eady National Piano Competition brings together up to 15 of New Zealand's finest young pianists for an intensive and inspiring three days of music-making.

Since 2013, this biennial competition has inspired, surprised, and delighted music enthusiasts.

Each competitor performs two 30-minute recital programmes of their choice. The repertoire must include a work by a New Zealand composer. The adjudicator selects three competitors to compete in the Grand Final.