Moana SongHubs 2025 applications

With support from Creative NZ, APRA returns with Pasifika-focused songwriting retreat, Moana SongHubs, that will focus on the development of Pasifika artists and producers. The four-day event will take place at Roundhead Studios in Auckland, August 4th - 8th.

Moana SongHubs 2025 will be curated by Aotearoa hip-hop legend David Dallas.

You're eligible to apply for Moana SongHubs 2025 if:

You're an elected Full Writer Member of APRA
You are of Pacific decsent
You're able to demonstrate creative ability and success - along with a strong track record of local audience and/or industry support for your work within the past two years
You're keen and willing to collaborate with other artists, songwriters and producers - and to create works for other artists, as well as for yourself
You're available for the FULL duration of SongHubs - from the welcome event on Sunday 3rd August to the final day of songwriting on Friday 8th August.
You're willing to be photographed and filmed throughout the SongHubs program for APRA's promotional purposes
You're willing to make yourself available for media relating to SongHubs, and for your image and biography to be used in association with this and future SongHubs events
You agree to uphold a high level of professional respect and a high standard of conduct in all areas, including but not limited to: integrity and respect for others; behaving in a professional and courteous manner at all times; not engaging in, encouraging or condoning any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM TUESDAY 17 JUNE

Participants will be paid a fee of $850 + GST for attending Moana SongHubs. Lunch is provided each songwriting day.

To proceed, please confirm that you fit the eligibility criteria for Moana SongHubs 2025:*

Yes

How does SongHubs work?

SongHubs is a 4-day songwriting program. Each day the curator will assign you a different group to write a song with. This group will consist of a lead writer, two co-writers including one of our special guest writers, and a producer (four people total). These groups will each inhabit a separate studio space for the day.

Each songwriter will get the opportunity to be a 'lead' songwriter at least once and will work with different guests during the week.

At the end of each day, all Moana SongHubs participants and guests come together to reflect on the day and listen to each other’s creations.

YOUR DETAILS:

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Phone number*

Artist name

Pronouns

APRA membership number*

If unsure, please contact nz@apra.co.nz or ask our chatbot on apraamcos.co.nz

Please state your ethnicity:

For example: Samoan, Tokelauan

Which of the following roles would you prefer to do at SongHubs?

WriterProducer & writer*

*Producers will need to arrive to Roundhead before the welcome event on Sunday 3rd August for set up.

What town or city are you based in?*

What position are you applying for?*

Local, Auckland residentNational, non-Auckland resident (funded)

If you aren't successful in obtaining a funded position, would you still like to be considered and cover your own costs to attend?*

YesNo

Please give us a brief outline of your musical career to date, and a list of your achievements over the past two years (max 200 words):*

Please list your three most recent music projects and when you made them (max 100 words)*

Outline any release or touring plans for the next 12 months:

Please provide three accessible online links (ie. not private/password protected) of your works created during the past two years:

Link 1:*

Link 2:*

Link 3:*

Please provide a hi-res publicity photograph of yourself for us to use if your application is successful:

Attach letter of support here (optional):

If you have any questions about Moana SongHubs 2025 please get in touch with Holly at holly.afoa@apra.co.nz

Application form