New Plymouth Competitions Society 
ESTABLISHED IN 1949

For our performing arts community

This year we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of our annual competition festival. For the past 75 years the society has provided a platform for our rangatahi to share their talents, gain experience and inspire others in public performance. We are proud to be a part of future-proofing the arts in Taranaki, as well as providing opportunities for further personal growth and development for our performers.
OUR FOCUS

Intended outcomes

Our festival offers an opportunity for growth and engagement for youth involved in the performing arts. We are passionate about providing a festival our community can be a part of.

Improved

Creativity

Build the competitions and continue to foster opportunities for expression and creativity for all our performers.

Increased

Engagement

Ensure the festival continues to grow and thrive by offering new inclusive opportunities for our participants and community.

Improved

Capability

Provide a platform that assists performers to master their art, perfect their technique, and push in new directions.

Society life members

Shirley Murphy QSM (Patron), Doreen Copeman, Jim Copeman, Kay Grigg, Jilian Suthon.
We acknowledge our late life members: Carla Brown, Lynn Gilbert-Smith QSM, Doreen Harris, Joan Ward, Shirley Wright.
NEW PLYMOUTH COMPETITIONS SOCIETY

Committee

Shanna Trewern (President), Lisa Rangi (Vice President), Sara Singh (Treasurer), Jan Aiello (Secretary), Tracy Christiansen, Carla Davison-Jones, Samantha Forrester, Helen Gaustad, Nicola Green, Leanne Hodge, Tutahi Robinson.