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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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Two exciting job opportunities! The Big Sing Registrations are open! Choir Games TV Series Videos for classroom singing

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Moe mai rā, Andrew Withington

It is with great sadness that we learned of Andrew’s passing at the weekend, after several months of illness.…

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Zooming into Choral Connect

We are excited to announce Francisco J. Núñez as one of our international Zoom presenters for Choral Connect.…

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2025 Cadenza and Finale Choirs

We are thrilled to announce the choirs that have been selected to take part in The Big Sing Cadenza and Finale…

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Composition Competition Winners

We're delighted to announce the winners of this year's SOUNZ-NZCF Composition Competitions: Abilio Fernandes…

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Concerts and Events

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Hong Kong Children Choir & Music Association of Auckland: Dreams to Dream

Hong Kong Children’s Choir joins Auckland Music Association.

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The Graduate Choir and Cloud Chamber Singers: Echoes of Culture

A collaborative recital in the Auckland Town Hall

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City Choir Dunedin: Zimbe! African Folk with a Jazz Twist

Be transported by a celebration of African folk music with a jazz twist. Zimbe! is a concert for all ages that…

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Hamilton Community Gospel Choir: Waikato Hospital Chaplaincy Fundraising Concert

The Hamilton Community Gospel Choir is joined by soloists Yolanda & Zimieel, Debbie Shepherd & Grant Mason for…

13/07/2025 Read more

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.

 

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