Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competition 2026
Congratulations to all the students who took part in this year's 82nd Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competition. Watching them perform across so many different classes, from Baroque to contemporary works, was a genuine pleasure, and each one represented the studio with real care and preparation.
Results & Achievements
Solo
Everette Ma (under 8 years)
Piano Solo - Very Highly Commended
Jeffrey Yang (8 years & under 10)
Romantic Class - Highly Commended
20th / 21st Century Class - Third Prize
New Zealand Composer Class - Very Highly Commended
Incentive AwardRayne Tan (8 years & under 10)
Baroque Class - Third Prize
Romantic Class - Third Prize
20th / 21st Century Class - First Prize
New Zealand Composer Class - Second PrizeLydia Goh (10 years & under 12)
Classical Class - Very Highly Commended
20th / 21st Century Class - Third PrizeMietta Lin (12 years & under 14)
String Solo - First Prize
Concerto Movement (12 years & over) - Very Highly Commended
Instrumental Recital (10 minutes) - Second PrizeAmelia Liu (12 years & under 14)
Baroque Class - First Prize
Romantic Class - First Prize
Classical Class - Second Prize
Piano Recital (under 15 years) - Third Prize
Scholarship Winner, Age GroupMiles Lin (14 years & over)
Baroque Class - Highly Commended
Classical Class - Very Highly CommendedCharlize Goh (14 years & over)
Baroque Class - Highly Commended
Romantic Class - Very Highly Commended
Classical Class - Highly Commended
20th / 21st Century Class - Third PrizeCharlize Chan (14 years & over)
Classical Class - Commended
It's been a rewarding competition to watch unfold, and I'm proud of what each student achieved.
