At The Piano, our purpose is to bring artists and audiences together, to create and discover transformative arts experiences. One group that is very close to our heart is Ōtautahi’s Next Generation.

The Next Generation Initiative aims to support Ōtautahi’s rangatahi at every stage of their journey from school age students and next generation creators, to post study emerging professionals.

This initiative consists of four strands of support:

• Ticket Gifting Scheme for young people and students (with ID) to attend selected concerts and events at The Piano free of charge throughout the year
  
• Venue Hire Support for projects, concerts and events that specifically involve young people, enabling their engagement with music and the arts at The Piano
  
• The Bronwyn Bijl Scholarship awarded annually to promising Canterbury-based artists or groups to support the delivery of projects at The Piano
  
• Emerging Artist Support for individuals and/or organisations delivering activity for emerging artists who are intending to pursue a professional pathway in the arts. This is targeted one-off support with the aim of helping artists to reach the next stage of their career

How can I access the support of the Next Generation Initiative?

Join our Next Generation mailing list! Get in touch at info@thepiano.nz to be added to our regular Next Generation emails.

You’ll receive monthly ticket offers, and application information for venue hire support and Emerging Artist support.

How can I support the Next Generation Initiative?

We gratefully receive support from a range of generous Trusts and individuals who share our vision of a vibrant future for young people in the arts in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

Your attendance at our Play it Forward series also supports this initiative too - net proceeds from these concerts go directly into our Next Generation Fund.

Thank you to the following Trusts and individuals who support our mahi:

• Maurice Carter Trust
• Philip Carter
• Lady Tait Charitable Trust
• The Robert and Barbara Stewart Charitable Trust
• The Children and Young People Charitable Trust
• NZ Army Band
• Christopher’s Classics
• Anonymous (2)

Join our Next Generation Fund Circle and donate today:

How to donate

Bank Transfer: 38 9000 0858083 00 
Credit/Debit Card: Enter an amount of your choice or click on a button below.