Gospel Choir performs at The Big Sing

Our Gospel Choir lit up the Auckland Town Hall at The Big Sing last week, delivering stunning performances which saw them announced runners up in the Leo Pasifika Award - for the third consecutive year!

Their set featured a medley from the hit Kiwi-Samoan film Tinā, Victor C. John’s animated “Festival Sanctus,” and Marc Shaiman’s “I Know Where I’ve Been” from the musical Hairspray.

A massive shoutout to our amazing musical directors, Fredda Sorenson and Seumanu Seuoti Simon Matāfai, whose guidance and passion inspired our students to excel on such a well-known stage.

"I’m just so incredibly proud of what the Gospel Choir pulled off at The Big Sing, " says Fredda. "This year has been a real challenge—with Polyfest finishing later than expected and The Big Sing happening a whole week earlier, it felt like everything was squeezed into one big rush. But through it all, the students showed such amazing resilience and determination."

"They absolutely rose to the occasion. Watching them come together, support each other, and pour their hearts into the music was genuinely moving. They inspire me every time they step on stage, and this performance was no exception."

“The standing ovation they received is a testament to the hard work this year’s team has put in to uphold the high standard set over a 7 year history, since 2018,” adds Simon. “The range of songs performed truly shows the rich talent in our school. I’m looking forward to what comes next for the choir.”

The Big Sing is New Zealand’s premier secondary school choral festival, showcasing over 8,000 students from 250+ schools across the motu. It's more than a competition—it’s a celebration of voice, culture, and community, where waiata, gospel, jazz, and classical meet on the same stage.