APPLY TO SHOWCASE
[ARTIST APPLICATIONS FOR GOING GLOBAL 2026 WILL OPEN IN MAY 2026]
Showcasing at Going Global is a chance to perform in front of international delegates including festival bookers, agents, and industry reps from around the world.
Whether you’re emerging or established, we encourage you to apply.
TIPS ON FILLING OUT YOUR APPLICATION:
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Be as clear as possible when describing your music (genre, style, music community)
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Please provide links to music and live clips where applicable
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Make sure that you provide full details of any additional backline requirements and/or any additional details relating to performance requirements
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Please provide contact details for an artist representative (e.g.; a manager, or at least x1 member of the band/performer), who will be available to meet during daylight hours with the international speakers on a professional one-on-one basis and will be able to clearly introduce your music to them
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Evening showcase performance sets will be required to run for 20mins per artist. Please be aware of this when you are applying, and then again when setting up, performing and getting off the stage. There will be stage managers on hand to assist you with finishing your set on time
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Performance fees: Going Global Music Summit believes in paying artists for their work & performance, on a pro-rata basis (calculated at NZ$500+GST, or NZ$500 less WHT@ 20%) with all other artists appearing at the showcase event(s). If you require additional budgetary considerations, please outline these in the section supplied.
