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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International accolades for Voices NZ
Voices New Zealand has just returned from a stellar international tour, receiving rave reviews...
NZCF Personal Membership $10 in 2026!
From 1 January 2026, we’re reducing our Personal Membership fee to a flat rate of just $10 – down from $60…
Timaru District Choir celebrates 80 years
In September this year, the Timaru District Choir celebrated its 80th anniversary with a concert and reunion.
Regional activities wrap up for the year
November saw our last three NZCF Regional Workshops and the final SingFest for 2025.
Concerts and Events
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Mid Canterbury Choir: Celebrate Christmas
The choir is excited to be singing some beautiful Christmas music for you again this year, some you will be…
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The Cecilian Singers: Songs of Women
Come and join us as we explore some of these joys and sorrows. We are delighted to be joined by local soprano,…
12/12/2025 Read more
Stonefields Choir: Sing For The City
Stonefields Choir present their annual Christmas Fundraiser SING FOR THE CITY - With all profits to the…
13/12/2025 Read more
Chroma Chamber Choir: A Cappella Christmas
Chroma Chamber Choir – 15 years of choral brilliance! Poulenc, Whitacre, Tavener, Rachmaninoff & more.
13/12/2025 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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