Come the 10th of July, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckand will sound a little sweeter.
11,000 singers from more than 250 choirs will hit the city for the 2024 World Choir Games.
Events and competitions will take place at a variety of venues over the next 10 days, and some of the names attached to help with the ceremonies include Marlon Williams, Ria Hall and WOW director Malia Johnston.
Artistic and festival director for the World Choir Games, John Rosser speaks to Jesse.