pitch an idea

how funding works

once your project or initiative is approved, details will be negotiated and a written agreement sent out to confirm everything, including how much and when.

your loan is provided with zero interest. there is no commission charged, and while koha towards fever-pitch from successful projects are welcome, they are in no way expected.

profitability is not how we measure the success or failure of projects. we will forgive any loans that you genuinely cannot pay back at the end of your project – that’s the risk we take on in your place, so that you can focus on performing and creating. we ask only that you act in good faith and provide accurate and transparent records to verify your financial performance.

alternative funding

• get in touch with creative waikato, as well as central and local governments about your options. they generally offer grants that you don’t have to pay back, but are more restricted in when you can apply.
• community funding is also available from various private benefactors. these tend to be highly competitive.
• for theatre productions, get in contact directly with local producers and societies to see if they might like to fund your project.
• galleries, theatres, and cinemas may be able to collaborate with you directly or point you to the right people.

ready to pitch?

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what would you like us to call you? *

what are your pronouns? *

what's the best way to contact you? *

is there anything we need to be aware of when contacting or working with you?

please tell us how best to help you feel safe and secure based on your own personal circumstances. we’ll accommodate as much as we can, so the more information you can provide, the better.

what best describes your past experience? *

• musician
• actor/performer
• visual/multimedia artist
• creative-executive (director, choreographer, etc)
• backstage/crew/organiser
• educator/facilitator

select all that apply.

tell us more about your experience with putting on projects of the kind you're interested in putting on with fever-pitch. *

are you applying on behalf of an organisation or collective? if yes, please provide details below. *

what genre(s) is the project? *

• educational/instructional
• improvisational theatre
• scripted theatre & spoken word
• live music
• dance & performing arts
• film & multimedia
• visual, wearable, & installation art
• interactive art, gaming, and entertainment

select all that apply. for example, a musical theatre production would fit under scripted theatre & spoken word, live music, and dance & performing arts.

what are the goals for deliverables for this project? *

• exhibition, fixed-term physical location
• performances, 1-4
• performances, 5-10
• performances, 11+
• performance or exhibition, digital on-demand
• new original artwork/content
• physical goods (discs, boardgames, zines, etc)
• intellectual property (music for digital distribution, licensable content, etc)

select all that apply.

tell us more about the project! what is it, and why do you feel passionate about it? *

in what capacity do you intend to be involved in the project? *

• performer/actor/musician
• visual/multimedia artist
• creative-executive (director, choreographer, etc)
• producer
• backstage/crew/tech

is this project time-sensitive? does it need to be performed within a specific timeframe, or before a specific deadline?

we seek to promote works that showcase equity and tackle important issues. will the deliverables feature, or be adapted to feature:

• indigenous voices, including te ao māori
• multicultural, migrant, and poc voices
• intergenerational poverty, economic injustices, wealth gap, and wage theft
• themes addressing political or corporate abuse of power
• topics of mental health, trauma, and grief
• lgbtqia+ persons and themes
• themes addressing discrimination against female and non-binary individuals
• rights of impared persons living with disabilities, either visible or unseen

who will this project serve? what kind of audience will it attract, and how do you believe it will help enrich the arts in waikato? *

how much money do you think it will cost to complete the project? *

include your best estimate of tech, venue, media, marketing, licensing, and any other costs.

how much revenue do you think this project will generate in the first year? *

you can provide a range, but please be as accurate and realistic as possible. remember, we’re not interested in blockbusters.

how many people do you expect will be involved in this project? *

• just me
• 2-5 people
• 6-10 people
• 11-20 people
• 21-40 people
• 40-70 people
• over 70 people

exclude contractors

do you need help finding people to join you on this project?no, i have all the people i need lined up already.no, i have all the people i need lined up already.yes, i need help finding people for some jobs.

have you sought, or will you be seeking, funding from any of these other sources?

• ticket revenue
• community funding
• municipal/government funding
• non-governmental institutional funding
• commercial sponsorships
• crowdfunding
• individual donors
• licensing fees
• sale of physical goods

how do you plan to market the project? *

do you have a business plan, or any other documents and paperwork, that you'd like to share?

• yes

please email your files to kiaora@fever-pit.ch

if unsuccessful, are you happy for us to contact other producers and investors who we think might be interested?nonoyes

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if unsuccessful, how would you like to hear back? *

• i would like some feedback
• open to feedback if fever-pitch wants to provide
• just tell me the outcome without feedback
• don’t contact me unless if i’m successful

we’ll respond to all applications within five working days.

do you agree to our terms, conditions, and disclosure statements? *

• yes
• no

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