Studio Step-Up Giveaway 2026
Made with support from Recorded Music New Zealand
Applications Open : 18th August to 12th September
Recipients Announced : 28th September
The Studio Step-Up Giveaway will provide a total of ten half day slots, five at Big Fan and Parachute Music respectively. The giveaway is open to women and non-binary people who require studio time to complete a music project they are contributing to in a technical capacity.
Upon completion of their studio time, each recipient will need to supply a picture of them in action, an audio snippet of what they worked on, and a paragraph reflecting on their experience.
Requirements :
Self-identify as a woman or non-binary
Are currently working as a producer or audio engineer on a music project
Can describe your project and how the studio time will help you
Be available to use your slot between 28 September and 27 November 2026
Congratulations to recipients Sophie Gibson, Cat Teti, Tegan Bishop, Gitanjali, Milly Hawnt, and Maria McLean.
We look forward to hearing what you've been working on!
