New Zealand
Choral Federation
The New Zealand Choral Federation (NZCF) is this country’s largest choral network, committed to promoting the performance, creation, and enjoyment of choral music for all.
Our diverse community includes over 20,000 members from hundreds of community, school, and chamber choirs performing in styles ranging from classical, gospel, world music, sacred music and barbershop through to jazz, kapa haka, musical theatre and opera. NZCF offers opportunities for choral singers around the country through community and chamber choir festivals and workshops.
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Double triumph for World Choir Games at NZ Events Association Awards
The 2024 World Choir Games has been recognised with two prestigious accolades at this year's NZ Event…
The Kids Sing is in full swing around Aotearoa!
Five regional Kids Sing festivals have taken place so far this year. Dunedin kicked off the year in May and…
Farewell, Craig Pollock
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of Craig Pollock, a much-respected NZCF Life Member.
2025 Finale & Cadenza Awards
Read the awards lists for all three Cadenzas and the National Finale
Concerts and Events
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YSIH NZ Parade of Champions
It’s time to celebrate and showcase the best of the best of youth Barbershop in NZ with a terrific show from…
18/09/2025 Read more
Male Voices Waikato: 30th Anniversary Concert
Celebrating 30 years as a Choir with Special Guest Choirs Tron Songsters and Harmony Chorus Hamilton.
20/09/2025 Read more
Rotorua District Choir: Missae Splendore
The voices of Hamilton Civic Choir and Rotorua District Choir unite in MISSAE SPLENDORE, an exciting…
20/09/2025 Read more
Wellington Community Choir: 20th Anniversary
For anyone who has ever been moved by a melody or found home in harmony.
20/09/2025 Read more
Watch The Big Sing Finale 2025
All the recital sessions and the Gala Concert are now on the NZCF YouTube channel, thanks to JX Live and RNZ Concert.
We are enormously grateful for the support of the Freemasons Foundation, which made the live stream and recordings possible.
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