Christchurch City Chorus

The Christchurch City Chorus is Australasia's premiere international award winning women's a cappella chorus. The Chorus was founded in 1985 and is directed by Virginia Humphrey-Taylor. There are over 100 members with ages ranging from early 20’s to 70’s.

In 2017 the Chorus was the 5th placed chorus at the Sweet Adelines international Competition. It was also voted the Most Entertaining chorus by members of the audience.
In 2018 the Chorus took home the national Sweet Adelines competition title for the 11th time. The group has finished first in every national barbershop competition it has entered since forming in 1987, and has been referred to as the “All Blacks of singing.” https://www.star.kiwi/2018/05/all-blacks-of-singing-win-11th-title/