Creative New Zealand (Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa) encourages, promotes and supports the arts in Aotearoa for the benefit of all New Zealanders. As our core funder Creative NZ supports the delivery of the annual Arts Market, our National Touring Programme, and the Festivals Commissioning and Presentation Fund. In addition, the CNZ International Programme supports the showcasing of work at the Arts Market that is ready for the world stage to an international audience.
Auckland Live is a leader in performing arts, culture, entertainment, and events in Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau, and is Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest performing arts platform. This long-standing venue partnership has seen the annual PANNZ Arts Market return to Auckland Live's venues time and time again.
Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki / Auckland Arts Festival (AAF) is a melting pot of shared experiences, whakaaro, live entertainment and kōrero taking place from 6-23 March 2025. AAF has supported PANNZ for many years and encourages delegates to stay on in Auckland after the Market to enjoy their programme of NZ works featuring performances from world-class local artists.
The Acorn Foundation through The Fame Trust has developed a valuable partnership with PANNZ over the years. Thanks to these charitable organisations PANNZ is able to to deliver The FAME Mid-Career Awards each year, honouring and supporting outstanding talent through sizable cash gifts to creative makers in the performing arts community of Aotearoa.
Ticketmaster, one of Aotearoa's leading ticketing agencies, are proud to keep keeping delegates of the PANNZ Arts Market fueled and fed with their sponsorship towards catering at the Market.
Auckland Council acknowledges that arts and culture are fundamental to quality of life in Auckland. The Council’s Community Committee sees the value in partnering with PANNZ to help Auckland become the world’s most liveable city and so they are proud funders of the PANNZ Arts Market in 2025.
Foundation North recognises the valuable contribution the PANNZ Arts Market makes to the community and have joined the team of funders for the event 2025. With the help of Foundation North's partnership PANNZ is able to ensure the Arts Market is more widely accessible to those in the professional performing arts community.
Feral Arts have been an essential partner over the years, enabling PANNZ to make the annual Arts Market digital via the Arts Front Platform. This software powers the profiles, registration and resources that come out of the Arts Market.
Asia New Zealand Foundation partners with PANNZ to host presenters from Asia at the annual Arts Market. Helping local practitioners build connections and access presenting opportunities in Asia.
Q Theatre is a purpose-built venue for the performing arts in the heart of Auckland city. As a home of the independent performing arts Q's programmes inspire audiences to return time and time again. A selection of Showcases and Wheako showings are hosted at Q during the Arts Market.
Basement Theatre, located in Auckland's CBD, is a place that supports the development and presentation of urgent and adventurous live performance made by independent artists. Arts Market delegates are invited to Basement Theatre for networking and entertainment.
Equal Voices Arts is an award winning Deaf and hearing international theatre company passionate about inclusive and accessible work. They partner with PANNZ to ensure NZSL interpretation for delegates during the Arts Market in 2025.
New Zealand Music Commission promotes music from New Zealand and supports the growth of New Zealand music businesses – both culturally and economically, at home and abroad. They return in 2025 to partner with PANNZ for the music showcase featured in the Arts Market.
Auckland Theatre Company (ATC) nurtures new writing by NZ playwrights and invests in commissions and world premieres every year. This commitment to the New Zealand theatre vernacular remains the backbone of the Company’s artistic work. ATC presents an annual season of productions, runs participation programmes in education and youth arts and a youth company year round. As an Industry Partner ATC provides office space to the PANNZ team during the Arts Market planning, and gives our delegates access to their works on stage during the event.
FUNDING HQ is an online capability building platform, developed to support arts and culture organisations implement successful funding strategies. It provides tools, expert advice and tailored coaching, helping you to achieve your fundraising goals across local and central government funding, trusts and foundations, private giving and sponsorship.
The Big Idea is Aotearoa's online creative network- tackling issues that matter to the sector, and featuring the latest jobs, events and opportunities throughout NZ. They partner with PANNZ to ensure practitioners across Aotearoa are kept up-to-date with the Market.
Four Points by Sheraton is proud to provide exceptional accommodation in the heart of the Aotea Arts Precinct to Arts Market delegates. Thanks to Four Points, delegates stay moments away from theatres, galleries, shops and restaurants that the CBD has to offer.
APRA AMCOS / One Music NZ helps music creators get paid for their work and gives people easy ways to legally play and copy music. In addition to offering guidance to PANNZ Arts Market pitching and showcasing artists APRA provides sponsorship for the Arts Market.
A founding partner of the annual Arts Market, EVANZ is the voice of the New Zealand entertainment venues industry with a membership that includes over 120 venues around New Zealand including theatres, stadia, arenas, convention centres, sports grounds and community event centres.