Artist Application 2027 - Hamilton Arts Festival/Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa

ARTIST APPLICATION

ARTIST APPLICATION FORM

Kia ora,

Thank you for taking the time to express your interest in being part of Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa 2027!

Attracting over 45,000 people each year, the Hamilton Arts Festival Toi Ora ki Kirikiriroa has proudly stood as Waikato’s premier annual arts event for more than 25 years. Set primarily within the internationally award-winning Hamilton Gardens — alongside key venues across the CBD — HAFTOKK offers a truly magical experience for both artists and audiences.

Our next festival will run from 19 February to 28 February 2027, and we couldn’t be more excited to hear from you.

Submissions are open until 15 August 2026. We’ll be reviewing all applications in due course and will do our best to get back to you as soon as possible.

Warm regards,
Team HAFTOKK

ABOUT YOU

Please fill in the following with as much detail as possible.

Production Title (Name of Show/Act)

Name of Production Company (if applicable)

Production Company Country of Origin

If New Zealand, please state where the region of origin

Primary Contact - First Name

Primary Contact - Last Name

Primary Contact - Email

Primary Contact - Phone

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

Zip/Postcode

Briefly describe your show/act

Indication of the number of artists performing

Confirm number in your touring party

What is the duration of your performance (if applicable)

Does your show/act have an interval?

Have you presented this work before?

If so, where have you presented this work?

Please post links to any reviews here

Do you intend to present this work (or similar) in the Waikato between now and the festival?

Do you intend to tour your work anytime in 2026 or 2027?

There is opportunity if touring for collaboration with other festivals/venues to ensure the best outcome for acts/presenters.

If so, are you able to provide more details?

Website:

Youtube:

Spotify

Instagram

Facebook

Soundcloud

What value do you think your show/act will bring to HAFTOKK 27?

Please attach any promotional images you may have

High quality marketing collateral is a prerequisite for inclusion in our programme. If your work is in development and imagery is not yet available, this will need to be supplied by end of August.

Do you have a venue in mind for your act?

If so, please click on your preference(s) - Refer to www.hamiltongardens.co.nz for more information on each garden

What are your technical requirements?

Production Technical Rider (if applicable)

(MAX SIZE 5MB)

Attach a full rider for your show. Alternatively leave blank if this is still in development or not applicable

Dates available