Join the Australian National Choral Association for Choralfest 2026, our national conference in Djilang/Geelong, Victoria — four days of choral celebration featuring masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and concerts from 9–12 April 2026.
Choralfest is a celebration of choral singing and education with an array of masterclasses, lectures, workshops, and concerts. Events will take place in the state-of-the-art conference facilities at Deakin University Waterfront and the excellent acoustic of Costa Hall. The conference begins with a dedicated masterclass day and continues with three days of performances, lectures, and workshops for conductors, educators, singers, and choirs.
Keynote Clinicians
Our two keynote clinicians will be Catherine Fender from France and Gints Ceplenieks from Latvia — both exceptional conductors, educators, and leaders in the choral fabric of their respective countries.
Catherine Fender (France) — internationally respected conductor, educator, and leader in vocal and choral practice.
Gints Ceplenieks (Latvia) — celebrated conductor, choral pedagogue, and influential figure in Latvia’s choral tradition.
Program Highlights
- Masterclass day featuring vocal and conducting specialists
- Two major concerts for participating choirs plus additional performance opportunities around Geelong
- Workshops on repertoire, vocal health, rehearsal technique, and community engagement
- Presentations from leading researchers and educators in choral music
Draft Program: View the draft program
Scholarships & Competitions
We are proud to support emerging singers and creators through two programs:
Regional Voices Scholarship — scholarships for young singers from regional and rural Australia.Composition Competition — new choral works sought for performance and recognition.
Registrations
Register for the conference and purchase event tickets via our ticketing portal.
For enquiries about participation, accessibility, or program questions, contact admin@anca.org.au
