The Lilburn Residence Trust

The Lilburn Residence Trust was established in 2004 with the following goals:
• To acquire and maintain the former residence of Douglas Lilburn in Ascot Terrace, Thorndon, Wellington
• To allow use of the house for the purpose of a composer residency or other residency which promotes the best interests of New Zealand music
• Through offering the house as a residence, increase the performance and dissemination of the music of Douglas Lilburn and other New Zealand composers
• To enrich the cultural life of New Zealand by providing creative opportunities for professional composers
• To contribute to the documentation of, and education about New Zealand’s musical heritage

Current activities are:
• to purchase Lilburn’s former home
• to register the property with Historic Places Trust and on the WCC district plan
• to co-operate with the Randell Cottage Trust and Rita Angus Cottage to establish an enclave of artist residencies in Thorndon
• to arrange activities which highlight the work and goals of the Lilburn Residence Trust

The Trustees are:
Emeritus Prof. Les Holborow, Chairperson
Jack Body ONZM
Prof. Margaret Clark
Dr. Ian Prior
Scilla Askew

Contacting the Lilburn Residence Trust

Postal Address: c/- PO Box 10042, Wellington, New Zealand
Email: Lilburn Residence Trust
Phone Enquiries: Centre for NZ Music, Wellington - (04) 801 8602
Fax: (04) 801 8604

Charitable Status
The Lilburn Residence Trust is a charitable trust and has been granted donee status by the Department of Inland Revenue.
All donations of $5 or more are tax deductible.
A receipt will be sent for all donations received.
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