Jack Richards sponsored recordings of CDs by Tony Chen Lin (piano) and Lixin Zhang. Both CDs will be published by Rattle Records, New Zealand
In April, Jack Richards is sponsoring a series of recitals by Singaporean violinist Jun Hong Loh (winner of the 2016 Gisborne International Music Competition) and New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin.
Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne New Zealand– sponsorship of 6 concerts featuring students from the New Zealand School of Music
Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne – grant for acquisition (Ruanuku award)
Toihoukura program in Contemporary Maori Arts, Gisborne – student scholarships
Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation – grant to support the Foundation’s support for emerging opera singers
Support for university studies: Lester CajesManila;John YansonManila; Sedigh Mohammadi UK
Professional development grant: Tony Chen Lin (pianist), New Zealand/Germany