Solo Spotlight

NSO Solo Spotlight 2025 Applications Now Open!

Nelson Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the Solo Spotlight concert for 2025.

We are calling for applications from young soloists from around New Zealand to perform one movement of a concerto or sing an aria with the NSO on the evening of Saturday 13 September 2025. Applications are open to soloists up to and including 25 years of age as at the date of the concert.

Soloist selection will be based on playing standard as well as a number of other criteria such as balanced programming, a variety of instruments, music availability and music sourcing costs.

Please read our conditions of entry, then complete the application form here.

Applications close midnight 28 April 2025.

 

Conditions of entry:

• If selected to perform with the orchestra, applicants must be available for rehearsals with the orchestra from the evening of Wednesday 10 September through to Friday 12 September and again on Saturday morning 13 September.
• A recording of the soloist playing their selected aria or concerto movement (accompaniment not required) must be included with the completed application form. mp3 is the preferred format.
• The music selected must be out of copyright and available in New Zealand.
• The soloists give permission for the NSO to record an audio/video of the concert and to livestream the concert. The NSO shall possess ownership of the recording and maintain the right to use it for public promotion.
• All travel and accommodation are at the applicant’s expense.