The Project on TV3

Last night, TV3 audiences, and thousands of Facebook users since, enjoyed a lively interview with Competition founder, Sir Michael Hill and a performance by Quarter-finalist Matthias well and Queenstown Accordionist Mark Wilson. It seems what was originally Matthias' Ad Libitum has become a phenomenon! Watch the video here.

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Message from the Prime Minister

This year, in our programme book, the Rt Hon Jacinda Adern, Prime Minister of New Zealand and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage (pictured), offered these words: "The Michael Hill International Violin Competition has raised the bar for violinists and string players in this country - inspiring our upcoming young players to reach for the stars. It has also been a positive step on the career paths of previous winners, with many now holding prestigious roles in world-class…

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