Join our
festival Whānau

We need you

As a not-for-profit organisation, your contributions are the lifeblood of our Festival—fuelling us to craft extraordinary, life-changing moments and unforgettable experiences that ripple out to our entire community and beyond.

With your help, we can continue to make magic happen.

Become a patron

Level 1: $500

Kairangi

  • As a Kairangi Patron it’s our pleasure to make sure you are:

    • Invited to our priority booking period before public sales commence.

    • Invited to our programme launches and other special festival functions.

    • Offered complimentary tickets to festival shows and speaker sessions where available.

    • Recognised in our Festival collateral for your critical contribution to the arts in Tauranga e.g.name included in the festival programme and website.

    • Updated on upcoming events, artist interviews, and festival news.

    • Provided with a tax deductible receipt upon your donation.

Level 2: $1,500

Iti Kahurangi

  • As an Iti Kahurangi Patron it’s our pleasure to make sure you are:

    • Invited to our priority booking period before public sales commence. 

    • Invited to our launches and other special festival functions.

    • Offered complimentary tickets to festival shows and speaker sessions where available.

    • Offered reserved seating in our premium venues.

    • Invited to priority booking and notification periods for off season music, theatre and speaker events.

    • Recognised for your critical contribution to the arts in Tauranga e.g. name included in the festival programme and website.

    • Updated on upcoming events, artist interviews, and festival news.

    • Provided with a tax deductible receipt upon your donation.

Level 3: $3,000

Iti Kahurangi

  • As a Kahurangi Benefactor you'll experience all the highlights of priority bookings, premium seating, and personalised festival experiences. There is also an exceptional opportunity to attend a special meet-and-greet experience. Picture yourself sitting around a table with like-minded arts enthusiasts, Festival executives, influential figures and hand-picked guest artists or speakers. Engage in meaningful conversations and gain unique insights into the inner workings of artistic brilliance and the minds behind the scenes.

Donate now

Joining our Festival Whānau allows us to continue crafting unforgetting arts experiences in Tauranga Moana.

3% Cover the Fee

Your donation is tax deductible.

Or, make a one-off donation

Every bit counts. Your one-off donation — no matter the size — makes a meaningful difference. It helps us bring extraordinary arts experiences to our community, support talented artists, and keep the Festival accessible for everyone. Whether it's $5 or $500, your generosity fuels the magic. Thank you for being part of it.

For any queries regarding our Festival Whānau or to discuss other ways to contribute, please contact us.