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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Cadenza Adjudicator announced
We're delighted to announce Brent Stewart as this year’s Cadenza adjudicator. Brent will bring significant…
Hutt City Chorale celebrates 50 years
This year the Hutt City Chorale celebrates 50 years of concert making. Formerly the Wainuiomata Choir, the…
Voices in Harmony, Minds in Motion
NZCF CE Christine Argyle reports on the Australian National Choral Association's Choralfest 2026.
Music Beyond Genre - Pete Rainey
NZCF Chair Pete Rainey's address to the 2026 IRMTNZ Conference challenged the boundaries of musical genre.
Concerts and Events
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Sweet Adelines New Zealand Competition 2026
Our annual convention and competition for Sweet Adelines in NZ - known as Region 35 Harmony Manawatū
15/05/2026 Read more
Bach Musica NZ: String Orchestra Workshop
Join Bach Musica NZ's Concertmaster, Yanghe Yu, and guest musicians for a String Orchestra Workshop.
16/05/2026 Read more
Hutt City Chorale: 50 Golden Years of Song
Favourite songs performed by the choir over the last 50 years.
16/05/2026 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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