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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New Year's Honours recognition
This year’s New Years Honours recognised two inspirational stalwarts in the choral community. Congratulations…
Why your choir should join NZCF
Now is the time to renew your choir’s NZCF membership. The multiple benefits include advertising opportunities…
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…
Concerts and Events
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The Graduate Choir: Movie Preview - Tenor x My Name is Pati
This movie features the life and rise to stardom of brothers and world-famous opera singers, Pene and Amitai…
15/02/2026 Read more
NZCF: Auckland Regional Workshop
Come and sing songs from Tinā with David Squire
01/03/2026 Read more
The King's Singers
The internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble The King’s Singers return to Christchurch Town Hall for a night…
11/03/2026 Read more
ARA HURA: A Visionary Journey
Karen's final concert as Music Director of Voices New Zealand
15/03/2026 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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