Applications Now Open for
MMF Aotearoa’s 2026 Festival Bookers Speed Networking Sessions

The Music Managers Forum Aotearoa is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 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 13 May and Wednesday 20 May 2026, 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 and build relationships with key industry players, as well as receive expert advice on how to pitch successfully.

Applications are now open, 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 23 April 2026

  • Successful applicants notified by: Wednesday 6 May 2026

Please note: as this is a contestable process, submitting an application does not guarantee selection, or slots with your top picked festivals.

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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 2026

(MMF MEMBERS ONLY)

Wednesday 13 May & Wednesday 20 May
6pm - 8pm each night

Bookers from the festivals below will be meeting with MMF members

  • Soundsplash - 20 May only

  • Electric Avenue / Nostalgia / Great Kiwi Beer Fest, CHCH / SI Wine & Food

  • CubaDupa

  • Music in Parks (Looking for acts based in Auckland only)

  • Rhythm & Vines

  • Dunedin & Auckland Craft Beer and Food Festival / OUSA Orientation Week 

  • WOMAD

  • Rhythm & Alps - 13 May only

  • TSB Festival of Lights

  • Northern Bass

  • Tora Bombora

  • Shipwrecked

  • The Others Way / Banished Music

  • Newtown Festival

For more information on our festivals please see here

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, Thursday 16 April 2026, and will close 5pm on Thursday 23 April, or until all slots are taken. 

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