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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Looking forward to Choral Connect '25
Introducing the Guest Choirs and International Guest Presenter for our choral conducting conference in 2025.
IFCM Youth Committee meets in Istanbul
Kiwi Sam Nicholson, representing Oceania, reflects on the committee's first in-person gathering.
Your favourite Christmas carols
We asked for your top holiday songs — here's a list of your picks!
Sweet Adelines shine on the world stage
Two Sweet Adelines choruses have returned from an international competition with impressive honours.
Concerts and Events
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The Big Sing Cadenza: Lower North Island
Hear 12 of the top secondary school choirs in the lower North Island in competition and concert
10/08/2025 Read more
The Big Sing Cadenza: South Island
Hear 12 of the top secondary school choirs from the South Island
15/08/2025 Read more
The Big Sing Cadenza: Upper North Island
Hear 12 of the top secondary school choirs from the upper North Island
18/08/2025 Read more
The Big Sing Finale
Hear Aotearoa's top 24 secondary school choirs in competition and concert
28/08/2025 Read more
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