VISUAL AND
PERFORMING
ARTS APPLICATIONS
Kia ora,
Earth Beat is not just a festival – it’s a living, breathing canvas of collective imagination! We’re calling all visionaries, dreamers, and makers to infuse their unique magic into our vibrant tapestry of wonder.
From mind-bending installations that defy reality to boundary-pushing performances, Earth Beat is your playground of possibilities.
This is your invitation to be part of something extraordinary – a community where eccentricity is celebrated, creativity knows no bounds, and every brushstroke, sculpture, or performance adds to our shared masterpiece.
Are you ready to leave your mark on Earth Beat 2025? To build, perform, interact, and inspire? This is your moment to shine, to contribute to the beautiful madness that makes Earth Beat truly one-of-a-kind.
Let’s co-create magic!
Choose the application form that resonates with your artistic spirit below. And don’t forget to join our newsletter or follow us on social media to stay in the loop about application deadlines.
Together, let’s paint a festival experience that will be etched in hearts and memories forever. Earth Beat awaits your unique brilliance!
Reach out to our Arts Director at morag@earthbeatfestival.com to discuss your vision/questions. We can’t wait to see what incredible artistry you’ll bring to our community!
Calling all performers, dreamers, and entertainers! Earth Beat is your stage, whether it’s an actual stage or the festival grounds themselves. We’re seeking a diverse tapestry of talent – from gravity-defying circus acts and vibrant cultural ensembles to mesmerizing dancers, witty comedians, eloquent poets, and enchanting roving artists. If you have a unique performance that will captivate, inspire, or simply bring joy to our festival-goers, we want to hear from you. Large groups, fear not – if you prefer to weave your magic amidst the crowd, there’s a place for you too. Help us create unforgettable moments that will have the Earth Beat community talking long after the festival ends. Let your creativity shine and apply now to be part of our performance arts lineup!
Ignite the night at Earth Beat! We’re seeking passionate fire and flow artists to set our festival ablaze with mesmerizing performances. Picture yourself spinning, twirling, and dancing with flames against the starry sky, captivating our audience at our nightly fire circle. By day, share your skills in workshops, inspiring others to discover the magic of flow arts. From fire breathers to LED wizards, we want to showcase the full spectrum of this captivating art form. But here’s the spark: these spots are hot property! We receive more applications than we can accept each year, so don’t let this opportunity go up in smoke. Fan the flames of your passion and submit your application early. Help us create a fiery spectacle that will leave Earth Beat glowing with wonder!
Calling all visionary installation artists! At Earth Beat, we’re putting a spotlight on immersive, interactive art experiences. We’re seeking creative minds to transform our festival grounds into a wonderland of imagination. Whether your medium is sculpture, mixed media, or something entirely unexpected, we want to see your bold ideas. From thought-provoking pieces to playful, interactive installations, we’re open to all concepts that will engage and inspire our community. Remember, installation art takes center stage at Earth Beat – it’s a priority for us, and we’ll consider all submissions. Help us create unforgettable spaces that spark joy, reflection, and connection among our festival-goers. If you’re ready to bring your larger-than-life visions to Earth Beat, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Attention light artists and projection visionaries! We’re seeking creative minds to illuminate Earth Beat in unique and captivating ways. Whether you’re crafting mesmerizing projections for our stages or dreaming up innovative light installations for the festival grounds, we want to hear from you. This isn’t about conventional stage lighting – it’s an opportunity to explore light as an art form, enhancing the festival experience in imaginative ways. If you have a passion for painting with light and transforming spaces through illumination, we’d love to see your ideas. Help us create a visually stunning environment that will leave a lasting impression on our community.
We’re seeking a select few visionary large canvas artists to bring their talents to Earth Beat 2025. Picture yourself creating works of art on stage or on dedicated platforms adjacent to our music stages, with practical lighting enabling you to continue your artistic journey well into the night, immersed in the electric party atmosphere. This year, we’re offering a rare opportunity for a handful of artists to paint live, transforming blank canvases into masterpieces as the festival pulsates around you. Due to the limited nature of these coveted spots, we strongly encourage interested artists to apply early. Your brushstrokes could become an integral part of the Earth Beat experience, merging visual art with music in a spectacular fusion of creativity and celebration.
Calling all visual storytellers and memory-makers! Are you ready to weave the vibrant tapestry of Earth Beat into timeless treasures? We’re on the hunt for passionate videographers and photographers to join our media dream team. This is your chance to capture the heart and soul of our festival – those spine-tingling moments, earth-shaking beats, and soul-stirring connections that make Earth Beat truly magical. Your lens will be the gateway for our community to relive the euphoria long after the last notes fade at Ātiu Creek. Together, let’s create a visual legacy that keeps the Earth Beat spirit alive year-round, inspiring and connecting our tribe even when we’re apart. If you’ve got the eye, the passion, and the skills to crystallize fleeting moments into lasting memories, we want you! Join us in crafting the visual story of Earth Beat – a story told by the community, for the community.
Defying categories? Blending genres? Perfect! We’re on the lookout for the wildly imaginative, the genre-bending, and the utterly unique. If your art doesn’t fit neatly into a box, you’ve got our attention. At Earth Beat, we celebrate innovation and creativity that pushes boundaries. The more out-of-this-world your idea, the more excited we are to hear about it. Whether you’re fusing different art forms or bringing something entirely new to the table, don’t hold back. Surprise us, challenge us, and show us something we’ve never seen before. Your boldest, most unconventional ideas could be exactly what we’re looking for to make Earth Beat an unforgettable experience.
