New Zealand Opera Chorus 2027: Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch Singer Auditions Open
New Zealand Opera is inviting singers to register for its 2027 chorus auditions. This is a regional chorus opportunity across three New Zealand cities, not a single national video competition. The Freemasons Foundation New Zealand Opera Chorus contributes to the company's main-stage opera productions and other major concerts.
Audition dates and venues: Auckland (Tāmaki Makaurau), 24 and 26 November 2026 at NZ Opera Studio Parnell; Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-tara), 4 and 5 December at St Andrew's on The Terrace; Christchurch (Ōtautahi), 6 December at The Piano, 156 Armagh Street. Applicants are contacted to arrange an audition appointment within the listed sessions.
How to register: download and complete the form corresponding to your city. Email the form, CV and a headshot (the organizer explicitly allows a selfie) to karen@nzopera.co.nz. Put your full name and city in the email subject line. The organizer does not give a fixed registration closing date on this page, so early application is prudent while places remain available.
Who should consider it? Singers able to attend an audition and participate in professional opera chorus work in their selected New Zealand location. The page does not specify a national citizenship restriction, audition fee, remuneration or full contractual conditions. Do not assume these points; contact the company directly when deciding whether the opportunity is suitable.
About the organizer: New Zealand Opera maintains established Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch choruses and publishes its current chorus membership and audition documents on its own website, allowing candidates to verify the call and assess the organization.
Official information, city forms and contact: https://nzopera.com/opera-in-the-community/for-artists/chorus/