Articles tagged with Big Sing
Government Boosts Rockquest Funding by $50K to Support Youth Arts Programs
1 hour ago | 36 viewsThe Government has increased annual funding for Rockquest Promotions events by $50,000, bringing the total to $1.765 million to support youth creative programs like Smokefree Rockquest and Bandquest. This funding is part of a broader $5.6 million investment providing musical instruments and kits to schools, alongside $300,000 granted to choral organizations for annual events. Education Minister Erica Stanford emphasized the importance of music education in building confidence and engagement, highlighting its role in fostering students' creative talents and potential careers in performance.
Tags: Erica Stanford Kimbra Marlon Williams Bic Runga Lorde Rockquest Promotions Smokefree Rockquest New Zealand Choral Federation Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand Big SingBig Sing Funding Secured to Support 9,000+ Students and 280 Choirs in NZ
1 week ago | 123 viewsThe Big Sing, New Zealand’s largest choral event with over 9,000 students and 280 choirs, has secured funding through one-off grants of $150,000 each to the New Zealand Choral Federation and Choirs Aotearoa New Zealand. Education Minister Erica Stanford emphasized the importance of music in building learning foundations, confidence, and engagement, alongside the $5.6 million allocated in Budget 26 for school music kits. The funding supports the continuation of these events, which promote mental health, leadership, and showcase New Zealand music, and is sourced from the Ministry of Education’s baseline.
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