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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Six NZ conductors selected for international exchange
NZCF congratulates Vanessa Kay, Takerei Komene, Natasha Manowitz, Jacob Moore, Jono Palmer and Fiona Wilson on…
New commission for Sing Aotearoa
Tātai Whetū, Tātai Tangata, a new commission for Sing Aotearoa 2026, brings together the creative talents of…
The Graduate Choir NZ celebrates 25 years
In 2001 The Graduate Choir was established because a group of students wanted to continue to work with an…
Central Hawke’s Bay Concert Choir turns 25
When the Central Hawke’s Bay Concert Choir gave their concert in June, they were both celebrating 25 years of…
Concerts and Events
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Nelson Civic Choir: Choral Workshops
4 evenings of free choral workshops with Jason Balla, music and artisitic driector for the Nelson Civic Choir
11/08/2026 Read more
The Tudor Consort: Prophetiae Sibyllarum
The Tudor Consort presents Orlando de Lassus’ 'Prophetiae Sibyllarum'
15/08/2026 Read more
Edgecumbe Choir: Bach vs Handel: Two Big Wigs go head to head
Edgecumbe Choir presents
15/08/2026 Read more
Ars Nova: The Peacemakers
Come and be awed by Karl Jenkins’ inspirational messages of peace and hope
16/08/2026 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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