NZCF News
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…
Central Hawke’s Bay Concert Choir turns 25
When the Central Hawke’s Bay Concert Choir gave their concert in June, they were both celebrating 25 years of choral singing and honouring their…
Remembering Robert Wiremu
Kua hinga te tōtara o Te Waonui a Tāne. A tōtara has fallen. NZCF was deeply saddened by the death of Robert Wiremu on Saturday 18 July.
Ministry of Education funding boost
We were thrilled to receive a one-off $150,000 Ministry of Education grant, spread across 2026 and 2027. The funding will help support this year’s…