Performing Arts Competitions Association of New Zealand Inc. - P.A.C.A.N.Z.

PACANZ (Performing Arts Competitions Association of NZ Inc.) is a parent organisation of 52 smaller competition societies in New Zealand. Competitors qualify by entering their local competitions, undergoing a rigorous selection process and performing to the specific required standards of their chosen art form. They then represent their society at the national competition. For some this is the pinnacle of their artistic endeavours for others however, this will be the catalyst that launches their professional career.

Mazda Foundation National Young Performer Awards

Each year PACANZ manages a national competition which provides a wonderful opportunity for young New Zealanders to meet and compete for the title of 'National Young Performer of the Year'.

The 2010 Mazda Foundation National Young Performer Awards will be held in Invercargill on the weekend of 15-17 October 2010. See the best young competitors on stage in the largest event of its type in New Zealand, with over $40,000 in prize money. Prizes include $5000 first, $3000 second, and $1500 third for those placed in all of this year's art forms. Around 140 young performing artists, aged between 15 and 25 will come from all over New Zealand to perform in the following disciplines.

2011 Disciplines:
Modern Dance
Speech and Drama
Acoustic Instrument
Highland and National Dance

For information about, P.A.C.A.N.Z. 2010 Competition, rules, prizes, entry forms, visit P.A.C.A.N.Z

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