Haulashore Island Mānuka in Nelson (photo: GW)

Nelson premier

My new work Ngā roimata o Mānuka inspired by a visit to Mānuka (Haulashore Island) will have its premier at the Adam Chamber Music Festival in Nelson on 4 February 2024.

Festival programme — Adam Chamber Music Festival

Badge from Paris Women Festival for best woman composer

Film music award

My music for Ad Parnassum — Purapurawhetū has won the award for best woman composer at the 2023 Paris Women Festival in Canada.

Paris Women Festival

Ad Parnassum— Purapurawhetū

Gillian's music with the word News

Latest news

Check out my news page to find out what’s happening in my world, what I care about and more.

News

Discover my music

My new website has information about all my music. It’s categorised and searchable and explains where to buy and hear my works.

Music

Selection of CDs with Gillian's music on them

Recordings

Explore my recordings — CDs, online video and audio, and even vinyl.

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A collage of images of Gillian over the last 20 years

Bio and photos

If you’re performing my music, download an up-to-date bio and a photo for your programme.

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Gillian Whitehead Composer