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02/11/2026

3rd ANCA International Research Conference
2-3 April 2027 | Australia
Call for Papers
Informing Best Choral Practice

The Convenors of the ANCA Research Conference invite proposals for papers and presentations for an online international conference exploring the many dimensions of choral music research and practice. Bringing together researchers, conductors, composers, singers, educators, and practitioners, this online conference will provide a forum for sharing new research, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and examining the diverse roles choral music plays in contemporary society and across historical and cultural contexts.

Under the theme “Informing Best Choral Practice,” we welcome contributions that investigate choral music from a broad range of perspectives, including historical, analytical, pedagogical, artistic, social, cultural, technological, and practice-based approaches.

Please complete the form at the link below as an Expression of Interest. You will then be contacted for further details.
Expression of Interest: please complete this form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Re2G5FEP5sc4deEmbfvpmZaaCKR3169SCegVntla6k4

Submission deadline: March 1 2027
Enquiries: [email protected]

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29/10/2026

Dear ANCA Member Choirs,
Is your choir planning to represent Australia at the World Choir Games in Linz, Austria, in 2027? ANCA, in partnership with INTERKULTUR, is offering one ANCA member choir $2,000 in sponsorship to help make this exciting international opportunity a reality!
Sponsorship breakdown:
$500 AUD from ANCA National
$500 AUD from the winning choir’s ANCA Chapter
$1,000 AUD matching contribution from INTERKULTUR, deducted from the final invoice
Who can apply? ANCA member choirs registering at the Early-Bird or Regular rate. Choirs must have at least 12 singers or purchase Event Packages for at least 12 participants. The winning choir must be committed to attending the World Choir Games in Linz, Austria 2027 or return the funds.
To apply, please send us the following:
- A recent video (within the last six months) of your choir performing one song. A YouTube link or Google Drive link is preferential.
- A one-page letter explaining why the World Choir Games would be meaningful for your choir, singers and local community.
Your video will be judged on the scoring system used by the World Choir Games: intonation, score fidelity, sound of the choir, and overall impression. The judges will be:
- Lorraine Hétu Manifold, President of ANCA,
- Marianne Rigby, former President of ANCA, and
- Jonathan Bligh, SA Chapter President, 2026 Juror of the World Choir Games, Helsingborg and Conductor of the Festival Statesmen Chorus (two-time Champions of the World Choir Games 2024 NZ).
Application deadline: Sunday 15 November 2026. Please send both items to [email protected].
Please note that the Early-Bird registration for the World Choir Games ends on 4 November. Don't miss this opportunity to take your choir onto the international stage! More information here https://www.interkultur.com/.../world-choir-games/linz-2027

29/10/2026

🇦🇺 A huge congratulations to all the Australian choirs who made INTERKULTUR's Top 1000 World Choir Rankings from August 2026! What a wonderful achievement to see Australian choral singing represented so strongly on the international stage.
A very special congratulations to Festival Statesmen Chorus, conducted by our very own Jonathan Bligh (President SA), ranked an incredible 10th in the world and to Chime Choir - Melbourne, Australia, conducted by our very own Jenny Mathers (Vice-President VIC-TAS)! 🥳
Here’s to the dedication, passion and musical excellence of our Australian choirs, and to continuing to share the joy and power of singing together with the world. Congratulations, everyone! 🙌

26/10/2026

The serious and the fun times at ANCA’s National Strategic Planning Weekend in Brisbane! Our National Council came together to shape the future of ANCA and support our mission: uniting Australians through singing together. Here’s to a stronger, more connected national singing community!

25/10/2026

Your National Council, working hard together for ANCA’s future, and enjoying a few laughs and food along the way! 😊

23/10/2026

Reporting from Rockhampton Airport, your Acting President, Lorraine Manifold, is on her way to Brisbane to join ANCA committee members travelling from across the country for our annual Strategic Planning Weekend and AGM. It’s a wonderful opportunity to come together, connect, and help shape the future of choral singing in Australia. We look forward to seeing you at the AGM!

22/10/2026

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05/10/2026

Congratulations to our dear National Secretary Lindy Connett for being invited to be a jury for the World Choir Games in Linz, Austria next year! 🥳 🙌

13/09/2026

Upcoming event in Toowoomba!

28/07/2026

ANCA farewells outgoing President Marianne Rigby and warmly welcomes incoming President Lorraine Hétu Manifold. Heartfelt thanks to Marianne for 14 years of dedicated service to ANCA. Learn more about Lorraine in our latest e-blast.

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