In collaboration with Auckland Live we are thrilled to be launching the inaugural Young Gig Makers Grant. An initiative set to support young and aspiring music event organisers and musicians with a micro-grant of cash plus in-kind technical support and equipment to present an all-ages concert or music performance in the Auckland region.
Auckland UNESCO City of Music is grateful for the generous support and contribution made by Auckland Live to make this opportunity available.
Auckland Live general manager of Programming and Presenter Services, Bernie Haldane, says the organisation is proud and delighted to contribute to what will be career-boosting music industry experiences for young Aucklanders.
“ We’re committed to developing and growing the capacity of Auckland’s music sector, and hope the Young Gig Makers Grant will become a key asset for young people seeking a pathway to what is a very exciting and rewarding industry,” she says
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU APPLY
Type of projects funded by the grant:
All ages music performances or gigs in Tamaki Makaurau
Grant value:
Each grant is for $500 cash plus in-kind technical support from Auckland Live. (Valued at $2,500 per grant)
10 grants will be awarded.
Total amount of the grant fund is $5k (Plus $25k in-kind technical support from Auckland Live)
Who can apply:
Young Aucklanders aged 16-25 years who are;
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Musicians
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Music Event Organisers
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Music Gig Promoters
Applications open from 1st April to 30 April.
Decision made 21 May. Projects to start after 1 June and be completed by end of December 2021.
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applications can be made in written or video format, or through our online application form right here (below)
Written applications must be submitted as a Word or PDF document while video applications must show the applicant talking about the project. Both need to respond to all the questions listed below and provide the required supporting materials.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS:
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A reference that we can contact for more information if required.
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Applications must include a budget, indicating the total amount requested as well as declaring any other sources of funding applied for or received for the same project. Please provide quotes for your key costs
You are also welcome to provide as much supporting materials as you like that help to tell us about yourself and your music event i.e: photos, videos, website, social media pages. Please provide your supporting materials via email to
info@aucklandcityofmusic.nzIMPORTANT NOTE:
Auckland City of Music want people putting on music events to ensure that everyone at the gig is safe and free from harassment. We’d encourage you to think about steps you can take to provide a safe environment when you are writing your music event description for your application. Ideas might be to include a ‘Code of Conduct’ at the door (i.e. a list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviour); or posters around the venue reminding people that any kind of harassment is not okay.
IF SUCCESSFUL:
If you are successful, you will need to submit a brief written report after the event – we will provide a template for this. You will need to include the Auckland City of Music logo on your marketing or promotional material and let us know in advance about your show – so we can help spread the word and let people know about your show!
HOW YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE ASSESSED
We are looking for applications that will:
- provide opportunities for access and participation in music events for young people from across Tāmaki Makaurau
- reflect the culture and character of the city
- support us in raising awareness of Auckland’s UNESCO Creative City Network (UCCN) status.
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For any questions or to have a chat before beginning your application please contact Renee Tanner on
info@aucklandcityofmusic.nz Applications close 5pm, Friday 30 April 2021.