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Next up in our GREEN ROOM Series! Get ready to dive into the world of music events with us on Wednesday, October 2nd! 🎉 Join an awesome panel of industry experts as they share their experiences and insights into where the music event scene can take YOU! Whether you’re dreaming of building festivals or touring with acts, this is your chance to learn from the best. Don’t miss it! 🎶✨

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 02nd
📍 Location: 
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ RSVP: link in bio

BIG FAN Residencies offer five-day opportunities, providing access to one of our three professional-grade recording studios to experiment, produce, write, and/or record music - for free.

Spring Residencies 2024 runs for the 5-day period Monday 07 Oct to Friday 11 Oct 2024.

WHAT’S ON OFFER
BIG FAN will provide the residents with:
* access to one of our three studios at BIG FAN for five days
* technical support from BIG FAN studio team as needed
* lunch and beverages each day (a mix of per diems & catering)
* travel and accommodation for one successful applicant residing outside of Tāmaki Makaurau

Applications Open: Tues 10 Sept 2024 at 10am
Applications Close: Tues 17 Sept 2024 at 10pm

Apply here: https://www.bigfan.co.nz/community/spring-residencies

Join us on Wednesday, September 18th for an exclusive Live Producer Workshop featuring industry legends Chris Cox (aka Frank Booker) and Jeremy Toy (aka Leonard Charles). This is your chance to dive deep into the world of music production with two of the most innovative minds in the industry!

🔗 RSVP now and secure your spot!

📅 Date: Wednesday, September 18th
📍 Location: 
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ RSVP: link in bio

Get ready for an unforgettable evening as BIG FAN brings you a special CO-LAB night featuring Mazbou Q! 🎤✨
Mazbou Q is an artist, producer, content creator and educator of Igbo-Nigerian descent.
Stemming from his background in classical, heavy metal and West African Highlife, Mazbou Q’s particular brand of Hiphop pushes the boundaries of the genre and captivates those with a deep appreciation for musicality. Mazbou Q takes inspiration from the likes of Fela Kuti, The Roots and Black Star as he confronts his listeners with socio-political commentary and creatively engages them in the complexities of his unique cultural identity.
Also known as ‘The Rap Scientist’, Mazbou Q’s theory-based framework for the analysis of rap flow has gained popularity in both industry and academic circles alike. Covering concepts like polymetricism, micro-timing and displacement, Mazbou Q has guest lectured at Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, Louisiana State University and several other higher learning institutions. As both educator and practitioner of ‘rap science’, Mazbou Q continues to capture the imagination of artists, instrumentalists and music theory enthusiasts alike as he illuminates the musical complexity of Hip hop.

WHAT TO EXPECT
· A Q&A with Mazbou Q, discussing how lyrics are constructed, and stories are told through rap
· Workshops on back ‘n’ forth song formula
· Collaboration with other emerging artists to craft songs and lyrics
· Oversight and input from tutors on your process
· Opportunities to network with other artists and established performers in Aotearoa hip-hop

🗓 Applications Open: Tuesday 27th August, 10am
🗓 Applications Close: Sunday 1st September, 10pm
📅 CO-LAB Bar for Bar: Wednesday 25th September, 5pm - Late

APPLY NOW!!
🔗 Link in bio

This is our final announcement for our Internships Programme for 2024

Are you passionate about music and eager to dive into the industry? BIG FAN is here to realize your ambitions with our paid internship placements.
We're offering 3 exciting opportunities to work across our dynamic team in three key roles:
1. Studio Administrator
2. Venue Administrator
3. Programme Administrator
✨ What We Offer:
* Up to 100 hours of hands-on experience over 8 weeks.
* Paid roles at the living wage to ensure equal opportunities.
* A unique chance to gain valuable industry experience, expand your professional network, and kickstart your career.
At BIG FAN, we’re committed to nurturing new talent and providing a solid foundation for your career in the music industry. Don't miss out on this rare chance to learn on the job and open doors to future opportunities.
📅 Apply now and make your mark with BIG FAN! 🚀
Applications Close 1st September 2024
Link in bio

Prevailing guitarist Dixon Nacey will be bringing his 27 years of experience to BIG FAN, providing guidance and mentorship in our one-night-only CO-LAB sessions.

Nacey will demonstrate how he composes and writes for a jazz trio (Guitar, drums, keys) in an informal masterclass setting, providing an intimate Q&A style workshop. Attendees will then split into break-out rooms where they work together on improvising/composing for jazz with oversight and input from the tutors.

Applications Open: Tuesday 13th August 10am
Applications Close: Sunday 18th August 10pm

Co-Lab Night: Wednesday 04th September 5pm - Late

⛺️FAN CAMP Vol.6 - Producers

Fan Camp is an immersive five-day collaborative writing camp held at BIG FAN. The week is to encourage collaboration and exploration of composing with other musical creatives with no commercial expectations or obligations.

🎤 9 spots available for musically minded creatives - Producers, Self-Producing Artists or with an interest in production.

🗓️Monday 16 Sept to Friday 20 Sept 2024 | 10AM - 6PM

📝 Opportunity to write songs in collaboration with other artists, songwriters & producers at BIG FAN for five days

🐐 Talks from industry professionals

🍽️ Lunch & beverages each day

⏳ Applications are open NOW & closes Tuesday 13 Aug 10pm

🙏🏻 Ngā mihi Ministry for Culture and Heritage in helping to make this possible

🔗 https://www.bigfan.co.nz/community/fan-camp

📣 BIG FAN is thrilled to announce TWO new intakes of Ignite Programme. For the first time ever, we’re bringing Ignite to Pōneke, and offering to 18-25 year olds in Tāmaki Makaurau.
👉 Intake 1: Ages 15-18 | Pōneke (Wellington)
👉 Intake 2: Ages 18-25 | Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland)

🎵 Ignite isn’t just about sparking creativity; it’s about diving into the vibrant world of music & events, equipping you with the skills that make the industry tick. Discover the wide array of career pathways and opportunities in the music & events industry!

🗓️ Programme Dates: 1 Sep – 23 Oct

Applications are open NOW and close Sun 4 August.

🔗 www.bigfan.co.nz/community for all the info and to APPLY

🙏🏻 Ngā mihi Ministry for Culture and Heritage & Commercial Music at CoCA Massey for making Ignite possible

Join us to hear all about the relationship between an artist and social media with three industry professionals who do it best! Paige, Gabe and Jeremiah will be speaking out about their music careers and how social media has benefited them and their careers in the creative industry.

Attendees can expect practical tips and personal stories about navigating social media as musicians in today’s digital age.

Meet Jared Frost, a rising star from the small town of Whangārei whose musical journey began with a Ben 10 journal and a dream. 🌟 At just 9 years old, Jared penned his first song, setting the stage for a path that led him to join an opera and performing arts society by 14, where his deep, rich voice found its spotlight.

Determined to turn passion into profession, Jared made the leap to Auckland in 2023, diving headfirst into the city’s vibrant music scene. Collaborating with fellow musicians, he honed his craft and embraced every opportunity to grow.

Reflecting on this whirlwind year, Jared shares, “It’s been an incredible journey into New Zealand’s music industry. From the creative havens of Big Fan and Parachute Music studios to the mentorship of my producer Ben Malone, every step has shaped my artistry.” His debut single “Modern Day Love” garnered praise, paving the way for his latest release, “Better Alone,” a meaningful narrative that resonates deeply.

At the BIG FAN Fan Camp, Jared found a supportive community of artists who inspired him to embrace vulnerability and create heartfelt music.

We can’t wait to see what steps Jared takes next.

INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 23 JUNE

🎶 Passionate about music? Eager to break into the industry?
BIG FAN Internships is here to pave the way for your dreams. Offering 3 paid positions across Studio, Venue, and Programme administration roles, with hands-on training and mentoring.

Head to the link
https://form.jotform.com/241617458052860

Running from July 22 - September 15 2024

📣WINTER RESIDENCY APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN.
Calling all Aotearoa-based producers, artists, and songwriters aged 18 and above – here’s your chance to immerse yourself in music from July 15 to July 19. 🌟
🎶 Dive into creativity this winter with BIG FAN’s FREE week-long Winter Residencies! 🎨

Apply Here: https://form.jotform.com/241477532912862
Special thanks to for making it all possible

APPLICATIONS FOR FAN CAMP: Vol. 5 are now open!

Fan Camp is an immersive five-day collaborative songwriting camp held at BIG FAN.
The week is to encourage collaboration and exploration of composing with other musical creatives with no commercial expectations or obligations. Vol. 5 offers a total of 9 spots available for songwriters, instrumentalists, producers, vocal performers, and musically minded creatives.

Applications Open: Tuesday 14 May 2024 10am
Applications Close: Sunday 19 May 2024 10pm

APPLY NOW!
https://www.bigfan.co.nz/community/fan-camp

Collaborative songwriting week FAN CAMP Vol.4 Pan-Asian last week was absolute vibes! 10 songwriters, artists and producers took part, collectively writing and recording 14 songs across the week 🙌🏻

Shout to these incredible music makers ASHY, Christian Tjandrawinata, Crystal Chen, Dan Martin, Danielle Hao-Aickin, Huiming Wu, Iris Zhang, Jefferson Chen, Shana Graham, tei.

Ngā mihi to core funder NZ On Air Music and to APRA AMCOS NZ for the support in making this initiative happen 🙏🏻

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BIG FAN Live applications are now back OPEN.

We’ve made a few changes to the application process. You can now submit your application along with a video so you can show and tell us how you want to use the BIG FAN Live show.

🗓️ Applications close Tuesday 23 April.

🔗 https://www.bigfan.co.nz/community/big-fan-live

🙏🏻 Thanks to Ministry for Culture and Heritage for funding BIG FAN LIVE

📣 BIG FAN is offering opportunities for Pan-Asian creatives to participate in two immersive 5-day programmes.

⏳ Applications close Wed 27 March at 10pm

🔗 https://www.bigfan.co.nz/community/pan-asian-programmes for all the info and to apply.

🙏🏻 Ngā mihi NZ On Air and APRA AMCOS NZ for making these programmes possible