The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025 Festival Bookers Speed Networking Sessions – a unique opportunity for MMF members to connect directly with some of Aotearoa’s top festival bookers.
Held online over two evenings – Wednesday 11 June and Wednesday 18 June 2025, from 6pm to 8pm – this annual event is designed to help get artists booked onto festival lineups and to provide valuable insights into what festival bookers are looking for.
These fast-paced virtual sessions give members the chance to showcase their artists, build relationships with key industry players, and receive expert advice on how to pitch successfully.
Applications are open now, with limited spaces available. MMF members keen to participate will need to submit a brief artist bio, musical styles, live performance links, and a list of preferred festival targets.
Applications close: Thursday 17 April 2025
Successful applicants notified by: Wednesday 7 May 2025
Please note: as this is a contestable process, submitting an application does not guarantee selection.
The Festival Bookers Speed Networking Sessions are just one of many initiatives MMF Aotearoa runs to support and strengthen the local music industry. To find out more or become a member, visit www.mmf.co.nz.
FESTIVAL BOOKERS
VIRTUAL SPEED NETWORKING SESSIONS 2025
(MMF MEMBERS ONLY)
Wednesday 11 June & Wednesday 18 June
6pm - 8pm each night
Bookers from the festivals below will be meeting with MMF members
CubaDupa (Wellington)
Craft Beer & Food Festival (Dunedin) / Otago Orientation (Otago)
Electric Avenue/ Nostalgia / South Island Wine & Food (Christchurch) / Great Kiwi Beer Fest (Christchurch)
Homegrown
Meatstock (Hamilton)
Music in Parks (Booking Auckland acts only)
Newtown Festival (Wellington)
Northern Bass (Kaiwaka) - 11 June only
Rhythm & Alps (Wanaka)
Rhythm & Vines (Gisborne)
Shipwrecked Music & Arts Festival (Te Arai, Auckland)
Soundsplash (Raglan)
Splore (Ōrere Point)
TSB Festival of Lights (New Plymouth)
WOMAD (New Plymouth) - 11 June only
The event is open to MMF members only.
To join please visit www.mmf.co.nz or email lorraine.owen@mmf.co.nz
Applications are open from today, Wednesday 9 April 2025, and will close 5pm on Thursday 17 April, or until all slots are taken.