OUR COMPETITIONS

Designed to draw original songs from the world of young creatives.

Junior Songwriting Competition 2026 (Year 9-11) - Closes 3 May

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Peace Project 2026 - Closes 24 May

- The Wright Family Foundation

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Waiata Māori Competition 2026 - Closes 28 June

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National Songwriting Competition 2026 (Year 9-13) - Closes 26 July

- The Lion Foundation

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Strange Album Art Competition 2026 - Closes 3 August

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Alumni

Play It Strange has operated for over two decades, encouraging NZ secondary school students to creatively express themselves through music.

We're proud that our alumni list includes many talented artists who continue to make waves in the Aoteaora music industry and beyond.
Wellington College
Rei
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Man In White Shirt
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner
Park Rd
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Man In White Shirt
Nelson College For Girls
Imani-J
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Man In White Shirt
Papatoetoe High School
Rebel Reid
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Man In White Shirt
Mount Maunganui College
Frankie Venter
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Man In White Shirt
Macleans College
Elizabeth Stokes
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Man In White Shirt
Hillcrest High School
Kimbra
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Man In White Shirt
Garin College
Georgia Nott
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Man In White Shirt
Epsom Girls Grammar School
CHAII
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Man In White Shirt
Featured Alumni
Louie Baker
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Man In White Shirt
Featured Alumni
Louie Baker
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Man In White Shirt

2025 ALBUM

National Songwriting Competition (Year 9-13) Compilation
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2025 ALBUM

Peace Song Competition
Compilation
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2025 ALBUM

Waiata Māori Competition
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2025 ALBUM

Junior Songwriting Competition (Year 9-11) Compilation
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