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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2026 Cadenza and Finale choirs announced
We are thrilled to announce the choirs that have been selected to take part in The Big Sing Cadenza and Finale…
Choirs and presenters at Sing Aotearoa
We’re excited to announce the Sing Aotearoa presenter line-up, including former Swingle Singer (and inaugural…
Meet The Big Sing Finale adjudicators
We're delighted to introduce this year’s Finale adjudicators who will bring their considerable expertise to…
NZSSC’s 40th anniversary tour
Next month the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir celebrates 40 years, with an anniversary concert and their…
Concerts and Events
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St George's Community Choir: The Mikado
St George's Community Choir presents a concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado.
04/07/2026 Read more
Napier Civic Choir: St John Passion
A dramatic and profoundly moving account of the Passion story.
04/07/2026 Read more
NZSSC: 40th Anniversary & International Tour Farewell Concert
The New Zealand Secondary Students' Choir in concert
04/07/2026 Read more
Luminata Voices: Songs of Pasifika
Luminata Voices proudly presents: Songs of Pasifika - Voices of Sāmoa, Tonga, Fiji & Aotearoa
05/07/2026 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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