Support Calla to study at Guildhall

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My name is Calla Knudson-Hollebon and I'm a coloratura soprano and composer from Ōtepoti Dunedin. I am incredibly lucky to have been offered a position in the Music Masters in Vocal Performance programme at the prestigious Guildhall School of Music & Drama in London starting in September 2025 —only a handful of positions are awarded worldwide each year.

London’s Guildhall School of Music & Drama ranks among the world’s elite conservatoires, counted by QS as the UK’s top music institution. The opportunity to be tutored by world-leading coaches would be invaluable for me and the quality of music I would be able to live and breathe every day.

All funds raised from this campaign will be put towards tuition fees for my Masters degree. The total cost of fees is £28,310 (or $63,717.03 NZD). This campaign will help to cover the first instalment of 25% of the total fee due on 15 September.

If you are not in a position to donate funds, I would also hugely appreciate your support in spreading the word about this campaign!

My purpose is to sing and to heal others through music and I'm completely devoted to this pathway. I seamlessly blend classical virtuosity with fearless contemporary artistry and am wholeheartedly committed to the beautiful yet daunting career of being a professional musician.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to take a deep dive and explore true mastery of the voice, to ultimately increase my impact through music.

Thank you deeply for your support.