Empowering song leaders to sustain thriving singing communities throughout Aotearoa New Zealand

The SLNA is a diverse and inclusive organisation focused on developing sustainable singing in every community throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Artist Fees and Foundation Building
Artist Fees and Foundation Building

Got money on your mind?

Curious about other arts across the sector?

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Resonate 2026
Resonate 2026

“To resonate is to relate harmoniously...”

Definition - when something "resonates" it creates a full, harmonious, meaningful sound or experience…

Drum roll …….

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Matariki Winter Solstice
Matariki Winter Solstice

Did you celebrate the season of Matariki in your singing group or choir?

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Sublime lullabies to sing home to…
Sublime lullabies to sing home to…

Songs for coming home…

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Interview with Tui Mamaki
Interview with Tui Mamaki

Songleader, Songwriter, Singer, Holder of traditional Bulgarian women’s song

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Alongside the CeleBRation Choir, we are proud to share that music therapist Alison Talmage, facilitator of the CeleBRation Choir, received the "Early (Research) Career Award" for a presentation about her PhD research at the NZ Association o
Vocal Play with Lala next weekend. Check out our links for event details. As I am getting organised for my Vocal Play workshop which is coming up next Saturday, I am reflecting on my past singing students and what motivates me to do what I do. A fe

Our Values


â—Ź    Inclusion, accessibility and diversity. Upholding the right for everyone to sing
â—Ź    Commitment to applying the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
â—Ź    Respect for all people, communities, oral and tradition bearers and their intellectual property
â—Ź    Encouraging and sustaining communities of singing
â—Ź    Cultivating the practice of oral song leading
â—Ź    Acknowledging the health benefits of community singing, and it’s contribution to wellbeing/hauora
â—Ź    Working dynamically, collaboratively and creatively


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