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Since 1966, the Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand Inc. (PACANZ) has acted as the national body for New Zealand's Performing Arts Societies.

Our Objectives:
  • To be the representative, national organisation for performing arts competition societies in New Zealand
  • To encourage, foster and promote the practice and appreciation of the performing arts in New Zealand
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Our Member Societies operate competition festivals throughout New Zealand, with young people participating in one  or sometimes several of the art forms offered.
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National Young Performer Awards (NYPA)

​In 1977, PACANZ initiated the National Young Performer Awards.

This multi-discipline award, represents 8 of the art forms traditionally covered in the competitions movement, and is the pinnacle of achievement for many of our competitors giving them a unique opportunity to perform at national level.
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Since the inaugural Awards in 1977, more than 150 Awards have been decided at competitions that have hosted thousands of aspiring performing artists. Through Prize monies and Tuition grants, more than $600,000 has been invested back into the performing arts movement.
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  • Home
  • NYPA
    • About the NYPA
    • Entry & Prize Info
    • Adjudicators
    • Winners & Results >
      • Results
      • Historical Winners
    • Nominees
    • Art-Form Criteria >
      • 2021 Season >
        • Acoustic Instrument
        • Highland & National Dance
        • Modern Dance
        • Speech & Drama
        • Troupe
      • 2020 Season >
        • Ballet
        • Pianoforte
        • Tap Dance
        • Vocal
        • Troupe
    • Timetable & Events
    • Nominee Draw
    • Partners & Sponsors
  • PACANZ
    • About PACANZ
    • Member Societies >
      • Northern North Island
      • Central North Island
      • Southern North Island
      • Northern South Island
      • Southern South Island
    • Competition Dates
    • Executive Committee
  • News
  • Gallery
    • 2018 Gallery
    • 2017 Gallery
    • 2016 Gallery
  • Contact