- Jack Richards sponsored recordings of CDs by Tony Chen Lin (piano) and Lixin Zhang. Both CDs will be published by Rattle Records, New Zealand
- In April, Jack Richards is sponsoring a series of recitals by Singaporean violinist Jun Hong Loh (winner of the 2016 Gisborne International Music Competition) and New Zealand pianist Tony Chen Lin.
- Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne New Zealand– sponsorship of 6 concerts featuring students from the New Zealand School of Music
- Tairawhiti Museum, Gisborne – grant for acquisition (Ruanuku award)
- Toihoukura program in Contemporary Maori Arts, Gisborne – student scholarships
- Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation – grant to support the Foundation’s support for emerging opera singers
- Support for university studies: Lester Cajes Manila; John Yanson Manila; Sedigh Mohammadi UK
- Professional development grant: Tony Chen Lin (pianist), New Zealand/Germany
- Sponsorship of websites for Jun Hong Lo (More Than Music) and Tony Chen Lin.
- Dr Richards also provides ongoing sponsorship of The Gisborne International Music Competition.
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