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July 10, 2024 | News
Haka composer for choir judging
Auckland's Spark Arena will ring today with the sound of 250 choir groups in an Olympic-style opening ceremony for the 13th World Choir Games.
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July 9, 2024 | Paakiwaha
David Tapene | Waiata Tira (choral) Composer, Arranger, Conductor and Juror for the Games
Tomorrow, Spark Arena will be transformed into an Olympic-style stadium for the opening ceremony of the 13th World Choir Games with over 250 choirs registered for the event,meaning that around 10,000 participants will descend on Tāmaki Makaurau this month.
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