New Zealand’s creative and cultural events will be able to apply for a funding boost to help them grow, with the latest
funding round of the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator set to open on 1 November, the Ministry of Business,
Employment, and Innovation announced today.
Susan Sawbridge, MBIE Manager Major Events said the Incubator supports the Government’s vision to grow new and existing
creative and cultural events, that have a specific focus on Māori and Pasifika arts and culture, to become
internationally significant, globally recognised activities.
“It’s fantastic to open this latest funding round of the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator and we are seeking
eligible events to make enquiries.
“The Incubator plays an important role in supporting the growth of events that celebrate and profile Māori arts and
culture, and that of our Pacific communities. These events help to build national pride and identity by celebrating
Aotearoa’s indigenous culture and unique place in the world.
“New Zealand Major Events at MBIE is investing through the Incubator to find the next creative and cultural event of
scale, that can help amplify Aotearoa New Zealand’s reputation as a culturally rich and exciting destination to visit.
We are investing in ideas now, to help grow them to a point where they might join our pipeline of major events in the
future.”
The third Incubator funding round will open on 1 November and closes on 30 November 2021. Organisers can apply for
funding to a maximum of $100,000 per year for up to three years.
The previous round provided funding to four Māori and Pasifika events:
· Aronui Indigenous Arts Festival 2021, Rotorua
· Pasifika Festival 2022, Auckland
· Trama Mai 2022, Christchurch
· Tungia Tahia 2022, Porirua
Details about the investment criteria and past recipients are available on the New Zealand Major Events website: https://www.majorevents.govt.nz/the-creative-and-cultural-events-incubator/