NEW FANS

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New Fans is a new all-ages show series designed to grow and connect the next generation of audiences and crew in Tāmaki Makaurau. Across four bi-monthly, low-cost, all-ages shows throughout 2026, the series creates real opportunities for rangatahi to experience live music in a safe, welcoming environment. The series is all about removing barriers for enjoying live music such as age restrictions, cost, and lack of representation, while building a stronger culture of going to and supporting local shows.

At the heart of New Fans is a commitment to rangatahi at every touch point. Each show is led by a young promoter, ensuring the line-ups, promotion, and overall experience are shaped for young audiences. Alongside performance opportunities for emerging artists, the series also creates paid roles behind the scenes, giving rangatahi hands-on work experience.

New Fans is about building the future of live music in Aotearoa – not just the artists on stage, but also the people who attend, support, and make it all happen.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:  FOUR sets of opportunities across FOUR shows in 2026

FOR PROMOTERS

  • Paid opportunity to organise and deliver a live show – $450 per show    
  • Support across planning, marketing, production, and artist liaison
  • Hands-on experience running a show from start to finish
  • Connection to a community of emerging artists, and industry peers

FOR CREW

  • Paid behind-the-scenes roles including lighting operator/stagehand, photography/videography, and door – $100–$150 (depending on role, see FAQs)    
  • Hands-on work experience in a professional live music environment
  • Connection to a community of emerging artists, and industry peers

FOR ARTISTS

  • Paid performance opportunities – $150–$300 per performance
  • Promotion and exposure to new audiences
  • Content capture including photography and video
  • Connection to a community of emerging artists, and industry peers

FOR AUDIENCIES

  • Access to low-cost live music experiences – $10 tickets
  • A safe, welcoming, all-ages environment
  • Opportunities to discover new and emerging local artists

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST PROCESS

All EOIs Open: Tues 21 April at 7am
Promoter EOIs for Show One Close:  Tues 5 May at 10pm (notified by 8 May)
Rolling EOIs will remain open for artists and crew

All dates subject to change. We will aim to give as much notice as possible.
EOIs for promoters for each show will open approx. 2 months before each show.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

  • NZ Citizen or resident based in Tāmaki Makaurau
  • Aged 25 years and under at the time of the show
  • Availability on the show date

Ngā mihi nui Auckland Council for making NEW FANS possible.

For any questions regarding the programme please contact info@bigfan.co.nz

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