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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Singing strong at recent Kids Sings
Two more Kids Sings have entertained audiences in Nelson-Marlborough and Manawatū-Whanganui and demonstrated…
Hamilton Civic Choir celebrates 80 years
Later this month the Hamilton Civic Choir will celebrate their 80th birthday with a concert called Tiakina Te…
High Notes: seven decades of a musical journey
The name Peter Averi will be familiar to the many choirs that sang for TVNZ’s Praise Be. Peter has written a…
2026 Finale & Cadenza Awards
Our warmest congratulations to all the choirs that participated at The Big Sing Finale and Cadenza Festivals…
Concerts and Events
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Viva Voce: NZ Sings Bollywood – Auditions
Be part of a landmark concert of choral renditions of 90s Bollywood classics
09/09/2026 Read more
Schola Sacra Choir: Dido and Aeneas
Schola Sacra Choir present Dido and Aeneas in concert form
12/09/2026 Read more
Renaissance Singers: It's Showtime - Songs of Stage and Screen
‘It’s Showtime – Songs of Stage and Screen’ is promising nearly ninety minutes packed with favourite songs…
12/09/2026 Read more
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