Chamber Music New Zealand prides itself on bringing outstanding international and national artists to concert halls across New Zealand. These performances sit alongside our community and education programmes that offer exceptional opportunities to people from all walks of life to experience the magic of chamber music. The Contest is an iconic secondary school musical event held annually throughout the country in June. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015, and this is the perfect opportunity for young musicians, regardless of standard or experience, to compose and to perform chamber music and strive towards excellence.