- In April the choir was the only choir from South Africa to be invited to participate in the European Music Festival for Young People in Neerpelt, Belgium. They received 1st prize at this illustrious event.
- The UP Youth Choir organized the only concert in Pretoria of the international group “The Real Group”.
- The highlight of the 2012 year was the African Premiere of the Sunrise Mass by Ola Gjeilo during their gala concert.
