Aria Prizes
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation provides prizes in New Zealand’s premier vocal competitions.
Lockwood New Zealand Aria
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has previously provided the $20,000 first prize for the Lockwood New Zealand Aria held annually in Rotorua. A new prize from 2023 is to be announced. For more information and details on how to apply, visit www.nzaria.co.nz
First Prize Winners
- Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono 2022
- Elizabeth Mandeno 2019
- Manase Latu 2018
- Jarvis Dams 2017
- Frederick Jones 2016
- Amitai Pati 2015
- Isabella Moore 2014
- James Ioelu 2013
- Stephen Diaz 2012
- Stacey Alleaume 2011
- Amelia Berry 2010
- Pene Pati 2009
- Julia Booth 2008
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Waikato Conservatorium of Music Aria
With support of the Greenlea Foundation Trust, the Foundation provides the prizes for this University of Waikato Conservatorium of Music aria competition
2023
1st prize: Rhiannon Cooper
2nd prize: Cecilia Zhang
3rd prize: Faamanu Fonoti-Fuimaono
2022
1st prize: Taylor Wallbank
2nd prize: Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono
3rd prize: Ellis Carrington
2021
First prize: Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono and Alfred Fonoti-Fuimaono
Third prize: Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono
2019
First prize: Aidan Phillips
Second prize: Alfred Fuimaono
Third prize: Tayla Alexander
2018
First prize: Katie Trigg
Second prize: Taylor Wallbank
Third prize: Calla Knudson-Hollebon
Regional vocal competitions
The Dame Malvina Major Foundation has previously provided prizes for other Dame Malvina Major Foundation Aria competitions across New Zealand.
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Wellington Aria First Prize Winners
- Sophie Sparrow 2019
- Will King 2018
- Madison Nonoa 2017
- Frederick Jones 2016
- Katherine McIndoe 2015
- Christian Thurston 2014
- Christie Cook 2013
- Isabella Moore 2012
- Daniela-Rosa Young 2011
- Bryony Williams 2010
- Amelia Berry 2009
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Christchurch Aria First Prize Winners
- Erica Paterson 2021
- Anna Simmons (1st), Olivia Sheat (2nd) 2019
- Laura Loach 2018
- Eliza Boom 2017
- Elisabeth Harris 2016
- Madison Nonoa 2015
- Isabella Moore 2014
- Maia Vegar 2013
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Dunedin Aria First Prize Winners
- Laura Loach 2019
- Olivia Pike 2018
- Natasha Wilson 2017
- Filipe Manu 2016
- Eliza Boom 2015
- Isabella Moore 2014
- Christie Cook 2013
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Second Prize Winners ODT Aria Contest
- Grace Park 2012
- Kawiti Waetford 2011
- Julien Van Mellaerts 2010
- Julien Van Mellaerts 2009
Dame Malvina Major Foundation Napier Aria First Prize Winners
- Manase Latu 2019
- Natasha Wilson 2018
North Shore Becroft Aria Second Prize Winners
- Christina McDonald 2019
- Will King 2018