Course Fees – International Akaroa Summer Festival 2026

Summer School Strings
NZD 1050

Voice and piano
NZD 250

Application Fee (all courses)
NZD 80

Observers
NZD 30 per day

All prices are inclusive of GST

Summer School Course Fee Includes:

• 6 x solo instrumental lessons (45 minutes each) 
• ensemble rehearsals and coaching 
• workshops and masterclasses 
• Rehearsal with piano accompaniment in preparation for lunchtime concerts 
• Performance opportunities for both solo and ensemble repertoire.

*The lecturers will decide who is participating in the concert and other ensembles.

WORKSHOP

Piano

• Two workshops and one masterclass (participation by invitation)

Voice

• Two workshops and one masterclass (two hours each) led by
  Teddy Tahu Rhodes and Stephanie Acraman

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• The application fee of NZD 80 and 50% of the course fee must be paid at the time of application.
• The remaining 50% of the course fee is due no later than Wednesday, 31 December 2025.
• In the case of unsuccessful applications, all fees will be fully refunded.
• All applications must be received by Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
• Late entries will only be considered if spaces are available.

REFUND POLICY

• 100% refund if withdrawing before 30 November 2025
• 50% refund if withdrawing before 15 December 2025
• 25% refund if withdrawing before 24 December 2025
• No refund after 24 December 2025

Note: We recommend that participants consider taking out travel and course fee insurance in case of last-minute cancellations.

OBSERVER PASS

• Observer cards (NZ$30/day) can be purchased at the Festival Office, located at the Akaroa Area school, during the festival period.

The Akaroa Music Festival team is happy to assist with your accommodation needs.

Akaroa offers a wide range of excellent motels and hotels; however, please note that accommodation is in high demand during the summer season. For students attending masterclasses, the festival can arrange shared holiday house accommodation.

• Cost: NZD 65 per night
• Availability: Must be booked for the full duration of the Summer School (4-12 January 2026)
• Payment: A NZD300 deposit is required upon booking, with the balance due alongside the final course payment
• Location: All houses are within walking distance of Akaroa Area School.
• If you would like the festival to arrange accommodation for you, please first check with IAMF to confirm availability. If places are still available, make sure to indicate your interest on the application form and deposit NZD 300 with your application. The remaining payment is due no later than Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Please note: Accommodation is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

here are also some useful addresses.

Stay

https://www.bachcare.co.nz/holiday-homes-accommodation/banks-peninsula/akaroa

https://www.bookabach.co.nz

https://www.airbnb.co.nz/ 

https://www.booking.com/ 

https://www.skyscanner.co.nz/hotels