Platform alumni have gone on to release award-winning music, perform on international stages, represent New Zealand at world championships and train at leading performing arts institutions.
Platform
Your stage. Your moment.
Platform is all about giving young performers the chance to step into the spotlight, share what they love and see where their talent can take them.
Since 2012, Platform has welcomed talented young musicians, singers, dancers and performers onto the stage, providing a supportive environment where they can build confidence, gain valuable performance experience and showcase their creativity.
Platform 2026 was another fantastic celebration of emerging talent, with 21 acts selected from more than 60 auditions. From original songs and live music to contemporary dance and aerial performance, it was an evening full of courage, creativity and memorable moments.
Think you could be part of Platform 2027?
Whether you’re an experienced performer or ready to take a brave first step onto the stage, we’d love to hear from you. Check back here for audition dates and details for Platform 2027.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
PRIZES
Musical Category Winner
$1,000
Movement Category Winner
$1,000
Overall Supreme Winner
$1,500
/ additional
PLUS
$500 runner-up prize in each category
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Platform is about more than one night on stage. Meet some of the talented young performers who have been part of Platform.
Look where their talent has taken them
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Cassie Henderson – 2012
Aotearoa Music Award-winning pop artist and 2025 runner-up on The Voice Australia.
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Jaz Paterson – 2013
Singer-songwriter who has released original music, toured nationally and performed at Electric Avenue and the FIFA Fan Festival.
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Bayley Graham – 2018
International tap performer and America’s Got Talent semi-finalist who has performed at the Sydney Opera House and toured internationally.
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There’s a Tuesday – 2019
Two-time APRA Silver Scroll finalists whose debut album reached the New Zealand Top 20, with performances across Aotearoa, Australia and South Korea
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Zoe Hunter – 2020
Emerging recording artist who has performed with Drax Project at Electric Avenue and sung alongside Stan Walker
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Oliver Sutherland – 2022
National Hip Hop Unite title winner who qualified to represent New Zealand at the World Championships in Portugal.
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Muika Dodd – 2024
Aotearoa Youth Aerial Championship winner, World Buskers Festival performer and co-creator of an original contemporary circus production.
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Erik Misnyovszki – 2024
Young singer and musical theatre performer whose credits include What Now and The Court Theatre’s production of Fun Home.
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Hamish Giddens – 2025
New Zealand Young Performer of the Year, now training at The Royal Ballet School in London.
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Briar Sharp – 2025
Overall NZ Junior Gold Guitar winner and two-time NZ Country Music Junior Entertainer of the Year.
