KHS stands for the KH Spear Scholarship — a scholarship established in memory of the Spear family, active members of the New Plymouth Operatic Society in the 1960s.

KHS celebrates music theatre, bringing together local Taranaki competitors to perform songs from musicals with a focus on vocals and characterisation.

The competition is proudly sponsored by the New Plymouth Operatic Society and the Taranaki Music Theatre Trust, and is held once a year at the NPOS Rooms, 76 King St — a great afternoon of song and story for performers and audience alike