{"id":272014,"date":"2026-02-12T12:01:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:01:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muzic.nz\/?post_type=news&p=272014"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T23:01:36","slug":"ignite-returns-to-tamaki-makaurau-and-poneke-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.muzic.nz\/news\/ignite-returns-to-tamaki-makaurau-and-poneke-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignite Returns to T\u0101maki Makaurau and P\u014dneke in 2026"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","news-category":[25],"class_list":["post-272014","news","type-news","status-publish","hentry","news-category-general"],"meta_box":{"summary":"Big Fan\u2019s Ignite programme will return in 2026, delivering its free eight-week music industry training programme for rangatahi in both T\u0101maki Makaurau and P\u014dneke.","article":"

Big Fan\u2019s Ignite programme will return in 2026, delivering its free eight-week music industry training programme for rangatahi in both T\u0101maki Makaurau and P\u014dneke.<\/p>\n

Ignite supports the personal and professional development of rangatahi with a passion for music and live events. The programme provides practical insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of the music industry, equipping participants with the skills, knowledge and confidence to pursue a range of creative pathways.<\/p>\n

Ignite is grounded in the belief that creativity thrives when paired with professional capability. Participants gain exposure to the breadth of roles that sustain Aotearoa\u2019s music ecosystem, from event management and production to music creation and technical delivery.<\/p>\n

Across eight weeks, rangatahi receive one-on-one mentoring from industry professionals, attend seminars and workshops, undertake studio and venue tours, and apply their learning in real time. Participants collaborate to produce live all-ages events or create original recorded songs, contributing to authentic youth-led outcomes within their communities.<\/p>\n

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
\n<\/strong>8-week industry specific training programme with three streams:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Event Management (4 placements per city)
\n\u2022 Music Production (5 placements per city)
\n\u2022 Event Production* (2 placements - T\u0101maki Makaurau only)
\n2026<\/p>\n

PROGRAMME DATES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ignite will run its FREE programme for two cities in 2026 for rangatahi aged 15 to 18 years old.<\/p>\n

T\u0100MAKI MAKAURAU<\/strong>
\nProgramme Dates: Sunday 29 March \u2013 Wednesday 27 May 2026
\nApplications Open: Thursday 12 February - Sunday 8 March 2026<\/p>\n

P\u014cNEKE<\/strong>
\nProgramme Dates: Sunday 15 March to Thursday 7 May 2026
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