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Artist Application 2026 -


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 2026!

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 20 February to 1 March 2026, and we couldn’t be more excited to hear from you.

Submissions are open until 31 July 2025. 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
Type of act
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 2025 or 2026?
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?
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. 
Website:
Facebook:
Instagram
Youtube:
Spotify
Soundcloud
What value do you think your show/act will bring to HAFTOKK 26?
Do you have a venue in mind for your act?
If so, please state your preference
Please note that preference will be made towards shows/acts that can activate Hamilton Gardens Enclosed Gardens. Please refer to the Hamilton Gardens Website for more information.
Whilst we will take venue preferences into consideration we cannot guarantee any particular space at this stage.
Please provide an indication of any travel and/or freight costs that would be expected to be reimbursed by the Festival.
Travel/Freight Costs (if applicable)
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

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