New Zealand Youth Choir wins world title in Wales

Sunday 13 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 13 Jul 2025, 1:10pm

In this story Rachel Boyack

The New Zealand Youth Choir has been named Choir of the World at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. The group, consisting of approximately 50 singers aged 18 to 25, won the top award by blending traditional choral repertoire with waiata and kapa haka.

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1. The PostSun 13 Jul 2025, 11:39am

   Youth choir crowned world’s best in Wales (opens in new tab)

2. Stuff via RNZSun 13 Jul 2025, 12:58pm

   New Zealand Youth Choir wins top award (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZSun 13 Jul 2025, 1:10pm

   New Zealand Youth Choir claim world title in Wales (opens in new tab)