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Following the incredible success of the first-ever Fan Camp Rangatahi, Big Fan is thrilled to announce the return of its five-day collaborative songwriting camp – an initiative designed to foster connection, creativity, and growth for the next generation of musical talent.

Fan Camp Rangatahi, held for the first time in 2024, welcomed nine talented young musicians into the Big Fan studios for a week of creative exploration. Over five days, participants had the opportunity to collaborate with fellow artists, songwriters, and producers, mentored by industry professionals and surrounded by world-class equipment. The results were outstanding.

Now, Big Fan is inviting a new group of under-18 musicians to apply for the upcoming Fan Camp Rangatahi, taking place from 7th July – 11th July. This camp remains dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment for young creatives to grow their songwriting skills without commercial pressure or expectation.

“I discovered things I didn’t think I could do.”
– Evangeline, Fan Camp Rangatahi participant

Applications open Tuesday 20th May at 10am and close Monday 2nd June at 10am.

Full information for Fan Camp, including application details and FAQs, can be found HERE

What’s on offer:

Fan Camp Rangatahi provides each successful applicant with:

The opportunity to write songs in collaboration with other artists, songwriters, and producers at Big Fan for five days

Supervision and guidance from skilled production mentors

Lunch and beverages each day

Fan Camp has been made possible thanks to support from NZ On Air & APRA AMCOS.

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BIG FAN is a new not-for-profit, multi-purpose music space located in Morningside, Aotearoa New Zealand. Offering three world-class recording studios and a live music venue all under one roof, the team at BIG FAN are dedicated to helping people fulfil their ambitions through music. Their goal is to create a community that brings people together, supports the role of music in the betterment of people’s lives, and fosters the talents of musicians, songwriters and those who make it happen behind the scenes, regardless of their experience level.