Australian National Choral Association

Australian National Choral Association Australia's peak body for choral music.

The music was incredible, but so were the moments in between. ✨ The smiles, reunions, hallway conversations, spontaneous...
24/05/2026

The music was incredible, but so were the moments in between. ✨

The smiles, reunions, hallway conversations, spontaneous catch-ups and shared excitement are such a huge part of what makes Choralfest special.

Thank you for bringing such warmth, joy and generosity to the weekend. None of it is possible without YOU! and we’re already looking forward to the next one 👀👀👀

We are still buzzing from ANCA Choralfest 2026!!! From the soaring acoustics of St Paul’s to the spectacular performance...
20/05/2026

We are still buzzing from ANCA Choralfest 2026!!! From the soaring acoustics of St Paul’s to the spectacular performances at Costa Hall, the Choralfest concert series showcased the extraordinary artistry and diversity of choral music in Australia!

Across the weekend, audiences experienced performances that were moving, joyful, reflective and inspiring. 🎶

Thank you to every choir, conductor and performer who shared their music with us. Let us know what your favourite performance was ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Two internationally respected choral leaders. At ANCA Choralfest 2026, Catherine Fender shared insights from her extensi...
14/05/2026

Two internationally respected choral leaders. At ANCA Choralfest 2026, Catherine Fender shared insights from her extensive work across France and Switzerland, while Gints Ceplenieks offered perspectives shaped by Latvia’s internationally renowned choral tradition.

Their artistry, expertise and generosity inspired conductors, educators and singers across the festival weekend. Thank you Catherine and Gints!

38 interest sessions: Countless ideas, conversations, discoveries and moments of inspiration. ✨From conducting and reper...
11/05/2026

38 interest sessions: Countless ideas, conversations, discoveries and moments of inspiration. ✨

From conducting and repertoire to vocal health, community building and emerging trends in choral music, ANCA Choralfest 2026 brought together an extraordinary breadth of knowledge and experience.

Thank you to every presenter and participant who made these sessions so vibrant, generous and thought-provoking. What interest sessions do you want to see at the next Choralfest? Let us know in the comments ⬇️⬇️⬇️

What a week 💙 From incredible performances to new connections and shared joy in singing, ANCA Choralfest 2026 was someth...
15/04/2026

What a week 💙 From incredible performances to new connections and shared joy in singing, ANCA Choralfest 2026 was something really special.

Now we’d love to hear from you.

If you attended, performed, presented, or were part of the experience in any way, please take a few minutes to complete our survey. Your feedback helps shape future festivals and ensures ANCA continues to grow, evolve, and support our amazing choral community.

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Thank you for being part of it. We can’t wait to do it all again.

14/04/2026

Hunter Singers and Cantare make beautiful music together at Choralfest 2026.

Our thanks to all who made Choralfest 2026 such a vibrant and collaborative event, which honoured excellence and inclus...
14/04/2026

Our thanks to all who made Choralfest 2026 such a vibrant and collaborative event, which honoured excellence and inclusivity. Here's to the power of choral singing for all of us! 🥂

ANCA President Marianne extends a sincere thanks to all who contributed to making Choralfest a vibrant success, especial...
13/04/2026

ANCA President Marianne extends a sincere thanks to all who contributed to making Choralfest a vibrant success, especially our Key Clinicians Catherine Fender and Gints Ceplenieks, and to the wonderful volunteers from ANCA, VicTas and beyond.

12/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Choralfest 2026!

Thank you to all of our fabulous choristers, presenters, delegates and audiences who have energised this inspiring event.

To our Deakin staff and volunteers, we appreciate you endlessly. None of this is possible without you!

It has been our pleasure to reinstate Choralfest for the first time in seven years after the covid pandemic:

1,300 singers 🎤
220 delegates 📖
44 choirs 🎶
30 concerts 🎭
24 speakers 👩‍🏫
11 traders 🛍️
2 key international presenters 🇫🇷🇱🇻
1 purpose: Voice in Harmony, Minds in Motion 💜

See you at Choralfest 2028!

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