NZCF News
Life Membership for Shona McIntyre-Bull
At Auckland’s Kids Sing last month, NZCF awarded a life membership to Shona McIntyre-Bull for her extraordinary contribution to choral music in…
Singing strong at recent Kids Sings
Two more Kids Sings have entertained audiences in Nelson-Marlborough and Manawatū-Whanganui and demonstrated the joy that children have in singing…
Hamilton Civic Choir celebrates 80 years
Later this month the Hamilton Civic Choir will celebrate their 80th birthday with a concert called Tiakina Te Reo Waiata; Keeping The Song Alive. This…
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 book about his remarkable career.
2026 Finale & Cadenza Awards
Our warmest congratulations to all the choirs that participated at The Big Sing Finale and Cadenza Festivals in 2026.
Six NZ conductors selected for international exchange
NZCF congratulates Vanessa Kay, Takerei Komene, Natasha Manowitz, Jacob Moore, Jono Palmer and Fiona Wilson on their selection for the International…
New commission for Sing Aotearoa
Tātai Whetū, Tātai Tangata, a new commission for Sing Aotearoa 2026, brings together the creative talents of composer Takerei Komene and poet Bianca…
The Graduate Choir NZ celebrates 25 years
In 2001 The Graduate Choir was established because a group of students wanted to continue to work with an inspirational teacher after they left…