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Fan Camp Vol. 2 - Pasifika

Story Published Tuesday 10 October 2023

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. 2 Pasifika offers a total of 9 spots available for songwriters, instrumentalists, producers, vocal performers, and musically minded creatives of Pacific descent.


What's on offer:

Fan Camp provides each successful applicant with:

  • the opportunity to write songs in collaboration with other artists, songwriters, producers, and musicians at BIG FAN for five days
  • a per diem to acknowledge your time for the week
  • lunch and beverages each day
  • a contribution towards travel and accommodation for one successful individual applicant residing outside of Tāmaki Makaurau

Key dates:

  • VOL. 2 - Pasifika: Monday 20 November to Friday 24 November 2023
  • Applications Open: Tuesday 10 October 10am
  • Applications Close: Sunday 15 October 10pm

There will be further rounds of Fan Camp in 2024.

Eligibility: Who can apply?

Artists, songwriters, producers, vocal performers, musicians wanting to take part in collaborative songwriting.

  • Open to citizens and residents across Aotearoa, of Pacific descent or active within the Pacific music community
  • Over the age of 18 by the start of Fan Camp (20 November 2023)
  • Demonstrate desire and passion for collaborative songwriting
  • No prior experience required

To apply for FAN CAMP, we ask for:

  • Your availability for the full 5-days
  • Your interest in taking part of the week
  • Up to two audio recordings of music that you’ve written or collaborated on
  • Contact information