BMCS 2026

Participating choirs

Two streams. One uncompromising benchmark for excellence. 17 choirs took part in the end, joined by a guest school mass choir on the Civic Centre stage.

Large Choir Showcase

Up to 75 choristers.

#ChoirOrigin
1African Sweet MelodiesSebokeng, Gauteng
2Dolce Harmony ChorusManzini, eSwatini
3Kopano ChorusPretoria, Gauteng
4Mbabane Methodist Church ChoirMbabane, eSwatini
5The Great CUT ChoirBloemfontein, Free State
6Walter Sisulu University BCCMthatha, Eastern Cape
7Voices of the Nation (VON)Mamelodi, Gauteng

Standard Choir Showcase

Up to 60 choristers.

#ChoirOrigin
1Bojanala ChoristersRustenburg, North West
2Botaki Bokone Vocal SymphonyRustenburg, North West
3Harmonious ChorusSoweto, Gauteng
4Letlhabile ChoraleBrits, North West
5Moruleng SingersMoruleng, North West
6Pure VoicesMbabane, eSwatini
7Sefako ChoristersGaborone, Botswana
8Tirisano EnsembleMabopane, Gauteng
9Tshwane South TVET College ChoirPretoria, Gauteng
10UNISA ChoirPretoria, Gauteng
Gauteng West District 2 Mass Choir

Gauteng West District 2 Mass Choir

Three school ensembles share one guest appearance at the Civic Centre — a reminder that the Showcase is also a pathway for young voices.

  • Thuto Lehakwe Secondary School
  • Hoërskool Westonaria
  • Phahama Secondary School

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