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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The Big Sing 2025 - Ticketing and Session Times

Ticketing details for The Big Sing Regional Festivals are now available.

Catch the Choir Games series!

The four-part documentary series Choir Games premieres on Sunday 4 May.

2025 Cadenza & Final Adjudicators

We’re delighted to announce our adjudicator lineup for The Big Sing 2025 Cadenza and Finale festivals.

Leonie Lawson's legacy lives on!

The extraordinary legacy of Leonie Lawson will continue within NZCF Auckland-Northland with a new award to be…

Concerts and Events

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Rotorua District Choir: Songs for Children of All Ages

The Rotorua District Choir presents "Songs for Children of All Ages"! This concert will feature a selection of…

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Rotorua District Choir: Songs for Children of All Ages

The Rotorua District Choir presents "Songs for Children of All Ages"! This concert will feature a selection of…

17/05/2025 Read more

Renaissance Singers: Sparkling Celebration of 50 Years

A celebration concert for 50 years of outstanding singing! Showcase special songs the choir has sung over the…

17/05/2025 Read more

Hutt City Chorale: Show Songs from Stage & Screen

Well known songs from a variety of stage and screen musicals. This chorale concert is for all the family…

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CHOIR GAMES

A series about the life-changing journey of two choirs as they prepare to compete in the 2024 World Choir Games in Auckland

Be sure to catch this four-part series telling the story of Kaitāia Community Voices and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City, made by award-winning fiilmmaker Leanne Pooley.

Premiering on Sky Open from 4 May at 7.30pm.

Choral Vacancies

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Conductor Resources

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Administrative Resources

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