The Lexus Song Quest Grand Final Gala with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Cue the spotlight, the Lexus Song Quest in association with the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation, is back for 2024. Since 1956, the Quest has been the launch pad for a number of extremely successful careers in opera, including Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Amitai Pati.

Prepare to experience an unforgettable night with the livestream, as Finalists Austin Haynes, Manase Latu, Katie Trigg, Morgan-Andrew King and Tayla Alexander sing it out to be crowned Aotearoa’s next opera star at the Grand Final Gala with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

The Grand Final Gala sees the Finalists compete for the winning title and a share of $92,000 in prizes before International Head Judge, GRAMMY Award-winning South Korean lyric coloratura soprano, Sumi Jo

Watch the Grand Final Gala livestream on Saturday 3 August from 7.30pm.

The future of opera starts here...