Lesley Telfer performing a song and dance routine
Singers perform as soloists or as part of a group to entertain an audience.
He whakamārama
Ko ta te kaiwaiata mahi, he waiata ko ia anake, i roto ranei i tetahi ropu ki te whakangahau i te minenga.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements to become a singer, but people may do tertiary music or performing arts school courses, or have private lessons.
Pay
There are no established rates of pay for singers.
Job Outlook
Opportunities for singers are limited – Census figures show that the number of professional singers fell by 20% between 2001 and 2006.
