| Whakaahua Puoro Toa competition opens for entries!
The invitation to enter is extended to all New Zealand based professional and community photographers, with the theme of music.
Online entries can be submitted from 1 – 24 May via the festival website.
At an awards function on Friday 28 May the winners will be announced and prizes allocated, including the first prize of $1500 cash.
This award is part of the 2021
Auckland Festival of Photography programme which runs free and in various locations around Auckland from 3 – 20 June.
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Press Release – Auckland Festival of Photography
Auckland Festival of Photography and
Auckland UNESCO City of Music are proud to present the inaugural
Aotearoa Music Photography Award | Whakaahua Puoro Toa competition to be held during NZ Music Month – May 2021!
“Music photography is an art form; whether it’s a community event, a big festival highlights or a gig review, photography is always there. It’s a wonderful cultural activity. We welcome Auckland UNESCO City of Music as our partner and look forwards to some great entries” said Julia Durkin MNZM the founder and director of Auckland Festival of Photography.
“Photography and photographers are vital in preserving the memories, legacy and wairua of our musicians and venues,” said Auckland UNESCO City of Music Director, Mark Roach. “
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