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.
News
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Cadenza Adjudicator announced
We're delighted to announce Brent Stewart as this year’s Cadenza adjudicator. Brent will bring significant…
Hutt City Chorale celebrates 50 years
This year the Hutt City Chorale celebrates 50 years of concert making. Formerly the Wainuiomata Choir, the…
Voices in Harmony, Minds in Motion
NZCF CE Christine Argyle reports on the Australian National Choral Association's Choralfest 2026.
Music Beyond Genre - Pete Rainey
NZCF Chair Pete Rainey's address to the 2026 IRMTNZ Conference challenged the boundaries of musical genre.
Concerts and Events
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Central Otago Regional Choir: A World of Song
A whirlwind tour of the globe through the universal language of song
08/05/2026 Read more
Matamata Community Choir: Moments
A collection of songs that reflect on significant moments in our lives
09/05/2026 Read more
Mid Canterbury Choir: Songs from the Isles
Celebrating the rich musical traditions of Scotland, Ireland, and beyond.
09/05/2026 Read more
Schola Cantorum: Musick of Sundrie Kindes
Featuring Renaissance early music ensemble, directed by Roger Buckton and the Schola Cantorum choir, conducted…
09/05/2026 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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