Alex comes from Christchurch, where he studies Mechatronics Engineering at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha, The University of Canterbury. Alex attended Burnside High School, where he was a member of Malestrom and Magna Voce, and was a member of the NZSSC 2023-24 cycle. Alex trained under opera singer Oliver Sewell, and outside NZYC, sings with […]

Final year Civil Engineering student at UoA. Started singing at 6 years old at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland and have sung in choirs all throughout school in Masterton and more recently in Auckland Youth Choir and Auckland Chamber Choir. Was fortunate enough to be featured in the movie TINĀ as part of the […]

Bella Allan-Moetaua is a classical mezzo-soprano currently undertaking a Bachelor of Arts in Education alongside a Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice at the University of Auckland. She grew up in South Auckland surrounded by the vibrant cultures of Māori and the Pacific, where music, language, and identity were deeply woven into community life. This […]

Originally from Whangārei, Bianca is an alumnus of the New Zealand Secondary Students’ Choir (2019-20). She is currently based in Hamilton, where she studies Psychology and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Waikato, and has been a member of the Hamilton Civic Choir since 2024. Bianca is looking forward to continuing her choral journey with […]

Hi! My name is Cameron McConchie. I am an Auckland-based twenty-two year-old composition student at the University of Auckland. I’m in the middle of my honours degree, which will (hopefully) be completed by the end of 2026. Amongst composition, I am also a choral director. I’ve been singing in choirs since I was five years […]

Charle Rainey is a bass from Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. He is currently studying a Bachelors degree of Music at Te Kōkī, majoring in Classical Voice Performance. Charle first started singing in choirs from a young age, and was lucky enough to join the New Zealand Secondary Student’s Choir in 2021 where he discovered his passion […]

Talofa! My name is Constantine Mataafa, and I am of Samoan decent, singing in the NZ Youth Choir. I’ve always grown up around singing, whether it was at church, my cousins wedding or with my siblings at home, music has definitely been a massive part of who I am and the identity that I uphold. […]

Daniel Shieff is an Auckland-born baritenor studying Civil and Humanitarian Engineering at UNSW, driven by a resolve to help shape positive change in the world. Recognised as one of the Australian Financial Review’s Top 100 Future Leaders for 2026, and as a finalist for the Sustainability and Social Impact Award, Daniel’s engineering work centres on […]

Eleanor is a third-year student at the University of Auckland, completing a conjoint Bachelor of Music, Performance Violin and Bachelor of Science in Physics. She has been singing and involved with choirs for her entire schooling, including with the St Cecilia Singers and Divinitus Choirs. She was a previous member of the Aotearoa New Zealand […]

Born, raised, and living in Auckland, Eloise has been an avid singer and musician for many years. Eloise is currently completing her Honours year for her Bachelor of Music majoring in Classical Vocal Performance at the University of Auckland. Eloise was a member of the last youth choir cycle and is so excited to be […]

Talofa lava my name is Enyah Talamaivao 22 years of age, born and raised in South Auckland. I am of Samoan decent and currently studying classical voice and criminology at University of Auckland. First encountered classical music at the age of 7 when I first learnt to play Violin. Continuing through my schooling years I […]

Eva Stein is in her third year at Otago University studying a Bachelor of Music, majoring in classical performance, and a Bachelor of Laws. She is training as a Soprano with her teachers Dr Tessa Romano and Judy Bellingham. Eva has performed as a soloist with many groups in the Otago region including Opera Otago, […]

Freya is a 22 year old mezzo soprano from Ōtautahi, who now lives and studies in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Freya began taking singing lessons at 16 years old, and has been a member of NZSSC (2021-2022) and NZYC (2023-2025). Freya is currently completing a BAHons in Cultural Anthropology at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, […]

Hannah Flacks (Frida) is an artist, journalist and creative musician living in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. A graduate of Te Kokī – New Zealand School of Music’s Jazz Programme, she works by day as the Breakfast Show Host on RadioActive.FM, and by night as a singer songwriter, jazz vocalist and musician on the scene. Choral music has […]

Henri is born and raised in Auckland, and is now studying a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Film conjoint with a Bachelor of Music in Composition at the University of Auckland. He started singing at Mount Albert Grammar High School, joining the award winning Centennial Choir directed by Terence Maskell. Henri is now […]

I’m a third-year uni student at Waikato, originally from Auckland but now living in Hamilton. I’m really into both music and business, and I love finding ways to combine the two. I was part of the academy choir for the past couple of years, and before that I sang in choirs at Westlake Girls High […]

India Skinner is a 19 year old Soprano studying at the University of Auckland enrolled in a conjoint degree of a Bachelor of Music, majoring in Classical Performance: Voice and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Classical Studies and Ancient History. She is currently training under the teachings of Dr Morag Atchison. Throughout school, India […]

Josh is a Civil Engineer and Tenor based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Born and raised in Tāmaki Makaurau, he came up through the choir system at Rangitoto College, and sung with the Auckland Chamber Choir and was a Margot Lloyd Scholar with Harbour Voices during University. At the start of 2023, he moved to Wellington, where […]

Josh is a fourth-year Civil Engineering student at the University of Auckland specialising in Geotechnical engineering. He began his choral journey with All The King’s Men under the direction of Steven Rapana where he found his passion for music. He later sang with NZSSC and toured Europe with NZYC in 2025. Josh now continues to […]

I am from the beautiful and heavenly Island of Samoa. My Mum is from the villages of Saleleologa, Vailoa Palauli, Malie, and Vaimoso. My Dad hails from the villages of Safotu, and Faleū Manono. My faith, family and culture are of the utmost importance to me and I would be nothing without it. I also […]

Julius Hlavac is a fresh face to the NZYC this cycle, having been in the 2021 – 2022 NZSSC cycle and the Christchurch Youth Choir from 2020 – 2022 before taking a brief choral hiatus to finish his Bachelor of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Canterbury. Now recently based in Taupo working […]

Kaitlyn Darroch is a soprano from Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. She is a first year student at the University of Auckland, studying a conjoint bachelor of music majoring in classical vocal performance, and a bachelor of arts majoring in psychology and media. She found her love of choir attending Takapuna Grammar school, as a member of […]

Hiya! I’m Kate, I’m 19, and this is my first NZYC cycle! I’ve spent the last three years in the Aotearoa Academy Choir, working up to this point. I’m an alto, and a soloist by craft; currently studying Commercial Music at Massey University and working towards a job in film/voice acting.

I am a singer from Wellington with Chinese and Kiwi heritage. I sing with the Wellington Youth Choir and the ensemble Octosquad, and was a member of the 2019-2020 NZSSC cycle. I studied a Bachelor of Science and currently work full time as a front-line officer with Biosecurity New Zealand. I also have an interest […]

Kezia is an 18-year-old soprano from Hamilton, currently studying under Dr Morag Atchison. She is in her second year of a conjoint degree in Classical Voice and Law at the University of Auckland, where she has achieved outstanding academic success, earning multiple scholarships and top of subjects during her first year. She was selected for […]

Kiki is a Mezzo-Soprano born in United States, and raised in Japan until age 15. She has been a passionate singer since she was 10 years old, and choral singing has had a huge impact on her life. In 2019, she moved to Hawke’s Bay as a full-time boarding student at Iona College which introduced […]

I grew up around music and spent my childhood playing alongside my family in various orchestras – but my true love is singing. Outside of NZYC I sing with the Wellington Youth Choir and have previously sung in the New Zealand Secondary Students’ choir. I currently work in the public sector in Wellington, and most […]

Krishna is a Baritone from Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland. At the University of Auckland he is studying a BE(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering conjoint with a BMus majoring in Classical Singing Performance under the tutelage of Dr Te Oti Rakena. He has performed with the New Zealand Secondary Students Choir, Voices NZ and the Aotearoa Academy Choir, […]

Leilani is a musician currently studying composition and classical piano at Te Kōkī, VUW. She started singing in choirs at Wellington Cathedral from eight years old and has slowly joined more choirs over time. The voice is her favourite instrument and the choral style is her favourite to write for. She believes that every instrument […]

Leo Bamfield is a Tenor studying Finance and Accounting at the University of Auckland. Leo started singing in the King’s College choirs under Steven Rapana, and was lucky to be part of the New Zealand Secondary Schools choir, travelling around NZ and China. He is currently in the Auckland Chamber Choir. He also loves playing […]

Liana is a music student at the University of Auckland, studying classical voice under Margot Button. Born and raised in Maungaturoto, Northland, she took voice lessons with Maura Flower from a young age and is a previous member of Opera North Whangarei.

Singer and pianist from Wellington. I also sing in Wellington Youth Choir and Vocal FX. Currently studying te reo Māori.

Lili (she/her) is an honours student at University of Auckland, majoring in Museums and Cultural Heritage. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and History. Growing up in Texas, Lili has been singing in choirs since she was 10, and sang in both the mixed and chamber choir in high school. She is currently […]

Wellington born and raised, Louisa is a second year Bachelor of Arts student at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington, majoring in Philosophy and Classical Studies with a minor in Cultural Anthropology. She discovered her love of choral singing while at Samuel Marsden, competing at The Big Sing Finale with their senior auditioned ensemble […]

Mackenzie is based in Otautahi Christchurch studying a Bachelor of Music Theatre at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts. She grew up in Auckland, and was apart of Westlake’s Cantare and Chorolation choirs. This is her first year in the New Zealand Youth Choir and she continues to sing with the Christchurch Youth […]

Madeleine has been singing throughout her schooling, singing in all her school choirs including being a member of the St Cecilia Singers. She was a founding member of the Aotearoa Academy Choir, singing with the group for three years including performing with the choir at the World Choir Games in 2024. She is currently a […]

Originally from Pōneke, Marama moved to Tāmaki Makaurau to study Medicine which she graduated from in 2024. Her love of singing started in high school at Tawa College, and has only grown since. Now she continues work as a Junior Doctor at Middlemore Hospital but still loves to sing, this will be her second cycle […]

Matthew is in his final year of a BMus at the University of Auckland, studying classical voice with Dr Te Oti Rakena. He is passionate about choral singing, being a member of Auckland Chamber Choir, Holy Trinity Cathedral Choir (where he is a choral scholar and cantor), 8bit vocal ensemble, and the barbershop quartet Mayday. […]

Kia Ora, my name is Mia! I grew up in Auckland and went to Takapuna Grammar school, where I sung in both of the schools’ premier choirs; Leonessa and Chorale, as well as the Aotearoa Academy Choir. Last year, I moved to Hamilton to study at Waikato University, and I am now in my second […]

Nick is from Dunedin and is currently studying Education with a minor in Music at the University of Otago. Nick was apart of the NZYC 2023-25 that won choir of the world and the NZSSC 2021-22 that won children’s choir of the world. In his spare time Nick is a member of the Otago Capping […]

Kia ora I’m Noah. I’m from Pukenui, a small town in the far north of Aotearoa, and I now live in Dunedin while I study. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Politics, and alongside my studies I’m deeply involved in national and international youth advisory work, as well as running leadership courses and […]

Robin is a graduate of the University of Otago and the University of Auckland with degrees in Law, Commerce and Intellectual Property. Starting his choral journey at Palmerston North Boys’ High School, he has been a member of NZSSC, NZYC and Voices NZ. Singing with NZYC since 2022, Robin sang with the choir that won […]

Rowan is in his second cycle with the New Zealand Youth Choir. Alongside singing with the New Zealand Youth Choir, Rowan has sung with New Zealand Opera, and sings with the Christchurch Youth Choir. Rowan is in his final year at the University of Canterbury, studying to become a Computer Engineer.

Sam Nicholson has been a baritone with the New Zealand Youth Choir since 2023. He also sings with the Auckland Chamber Choir and plays clarinet in the West City Concert Band. Sam serves on the Governance Board of the New Zealand Choral Federation and is the Oceania Representative on the Youth Committee of the International […]

Tausala (she/they) is a Samoan New Zealander (Utuali’i and North Shore, Auckland) who is passionate about creating beautiful and impactful music with NZYC. She is a member of the Auckland Chamber Choir, and studied a Bachelor of Music in Music Studies.

Tenor Teddy Finney Waters is in his 3rd year at the University of Otago, studying classical singing and law. He learns under Dr Tessa Romano and Judy Bellingham. Teddy recently attended the New Zealand Opera School, and has found success in competitions throughout the country. He is member of the 2026-2028 New Zealand Youth Choir, […]

Tessa is a recent graduate of the University of Otago | Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka, where she completed a BBioMedSc in Functional Human Biology. She is based in Dunedin, and currently sings with the Southern Youth Choir, Octagon Ensemble, and All Saints’ Church Choir. She is also Director of Music at All Saints’ Church, and enjoys […]

Kia Ora! I’m Theo, one of the second basses. I’m currently studying English Literature & Film at Victoria – I’m a big fan of language, which is part of why I enjoy choral singing so much. I also work part-time for Wellington Free Ambulance as a 111 calltaker. I’ve been singing for about ten years, […]

Thomas Whaley (he/him) is a bass living in Wellington with roots in Taranaki and Northland. Thomas is a singer/songwriter having released an independent and self-produced album. He is also involved in blending the world of theatre, technology, and the voice to create expressive and award winning sound medium. Currently working as a software engineer in […]

Tim is a composer and choral artist from Kirikiriroa Hamilton and is a returning member of NZYC for this cycle. A recent graduate from the University of Auckland, Tim has sung in all 4 of the national choirs under CANZ. Tim was also part of the first pair of singers from Aotearoa to represent the […]