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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Record numbers at recent Kids Sings
Two recent Kids Sings should make us hopeful for choral music in the future. With over 3,000 children from 73…
ILT Sing Out Celebrates 80 Years
An iconic Southland tradition hit an historic milestone this year. The ILT Sing Out returned to Invercargill…
What to expect at Sing Aotearoa '26
With less than four weeks to go until Sing Aotearoa 2026, excitement is mounting! From workshops and…
Bringing Singing to our Civic Spaces
It is so powerful when the choral community comes together, so it’s not surprising that the recent…
Concerts and Events
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NZCF Sing Aotearoa
NZCF Sing Aotearoa will return to Rotorua in 2026 and will be held at Labour Weekend, from the evening of…
23/10/2026 Read more
The Vocal Collective: Goes South- Timaru
Join Christchurch's well loved contemporary choir for an uplifting concert of powerful harmonies, favourite…
24/10/2026 Read more
Sing Aotearoa | United Voices
The first of two inspiring evenings of music at this year’s Sing Aotearoa festival, United Voices brings…
24/10/2026 Read more
The Vocal Collective: Goes South - Oamaru
Join Christchurch's well loved contemporary choir for an uplifting concert of powerful harmonies, favourite…
25/10/2026 Read more
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