Signature Choir is one of New Zealand’s leading vocal ensembles — known for their rich harmonies, powerful storytelling, and a sound that brings together gospel, classical, modern and traditional Pasifika music in a way that’s fresh, moving, and unmistakably Pacific.
Founded by Fepulea‘i Helen Tupai, the choir began as a space where Pasifika voices could find strength, freedom and belonging through music. Since then, it has grown into an award-winning choir that’s moved audiences across Oceania and beyond. In 2024, they were named Best Gospel Artist at the Pacific Music Awards — a proud moment for a choir grounded in faith, culture, and community.
Signature Choir has worked alongside some of Australasia’s most respected organisations and artists — from the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra and New Zealand Opera, to international names like Swiss, Tree, A.R.T, and Josh Tatofi — steadily carving out a place as one of the leading voices in the New Zealand arts scene.
At the heart of their journey is Mana Moana — a world-first pacific, choral and orchestral production that explores the ocean as a symbol of connection, heritage and strength. Premiered with the NZSO to standing ovations and sold-out arenas, Mana Moana has become a powerful celebration of identity, resilience and unity.
Signature Choir’s Mana Moana 2025 season started with a sold-out performance at Auckland’s Spark Arena, before making history as the first Pacific choir to headline the iconic Sydney Opera House, where they delivered two unforgettable sold-out shows alongside the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. The season came full circle with a powerful Homecoming in Wellington, where two more sold-out concerts cemented Mana Moana as a landmark moment for Pacific music and culture on the world stage.
Every note they sing is a declaration: of who they are, where they come from, and the future they’re shaping — one rooted in pride, purpose, and possibility.
