2025 Musician / Singer / Instrumentalist Submissions Wanted

The creative team at World Of WearableArt (WOW®) is seeking submissions from experienced musicians for the 2025 WOW Show season. We are looking for high level skills in vocals and instruments. Musicians need to have a strong stage presence and have the ability to perform a range of styles – potentially even a character if required. We are interested in musicians and singers.

We are encouraging submissions from all nationalities and genders. We are searching for musicians who have a strong work ethic and who are open to the variety of styles of music that WOW shows involve. Collaboration is paramount. Must be able to work alongside and with the Musical Director and Staging Directors.

Rehearsals begin early September with some rehearsal recordings (if required – in late July). The show season finishes 5 October 2025, and you must be available for all of this date range. The rehearsals and show season are in Wellington City.

Being part of the WOW Show is a memorable experience – our cast and crew return year after year to reconnect and hit the stage again. In addition to performing you will get to work alongside like-minded individuals and a large team of creative practitioners who are passionate and who work hard each year to create a memorable and unique event for the show audiences.

Shimna Higgins and dancers, 2024 WOW Show, DREAM AWAKE

Submission requirements:

* You must have the legal right to work in Aotearoa New Zealand and be over the age of 18.
* Whilst we prefer Wellington based performers, there may be limited out of town contracts offered.

Please fill out the registration form online then email a headshot plus a two minute video demonstrating your current specific skill sets and unique style to submissions@worldofwearableart.com by Thursday 5 December 2024. Include specific/preferred skill and any other general skills.

‍An in-person meeting with the Musical Director may be requested for Tuesday 10 December 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact WOW Associate Producer (Creative) Libby George - libby@worldofwearableart.com and we'll be happy to help.

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Hero image: Deva Mahal & Zoe Moon, 2023 WOW Show: BEYOND

Audition FAQ

Do I have to register, or can I just turn up to the audition?

There is no need to apply or register, it is an open audition, just turn up on the day of the audition, as long as you meet the model requirements as per below.

What are you looking for in a model/performer?

• You need to be Wellington based.

• You do not need any previous experience in modelling.

• Model/performer minimum age requirement is 15 years.

• Minimum height: at this stage there is no minimum height, height will depend on garment entries selected as finalists to appear in the show; specifics on height will not become available until the second audition in July.

• You must be able to commit to ALL rehearsals and shows.

• Be confident in front of large groups of people, performing in front of television cameras and photographers.

• Able to take instructions from choreographers and directors.

• Dance, performing and or modelling experience is an advantage but not essential.

What do I need to bring/wear?

• Wear fitted comfortable clothing.

• Bring a water bottle, snacks/lunch.

• Please wear flat shoes and bring high heels if possible.

• If you have long hair, it must be pulled back off your face.

• Wearing make-up is optional.

Could you give me some information about what may be expected of me at the model/performer audition?

• As part of the audition models/performers will learn short dance routines and perform these as part of a large and small group.

• During the audition we will select a smaller group to stay on for the final part of the day.

If selected as a model/performer, will I be paid?

Yes, this is a paid role. Payment level is determined through a tiered structure. The tiers are based on the following mix of criteria.

• Previous experience.

• The number of sections you are cast in.

• The number of garments you are selected to wear, which is determined by section timing, garment suitability/fit and performance capability.

If selected as a model/performer, how much time am I committing to?

• Rehearsals start in early August and continue through until the show opens in late September – mid October 2025. 100% commitment to all rehearsals and shows is absolutely essential.

• There is a pre-show historic section and six competition sections in the show. Each section is rehearsed on different days of the week, and you will be called in only for the sections you are cast in. Most models/performers are required to work 3-4 evenings and 1-2 weekend days. All Models/performers must be available for all rehearsals days and accommodate changes in the rehearsal schedule.

• Rehearsals generally run Monday to Thursday evenings 5:45pm - 10:30pm Saturday and Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm.

Is there a dancer audition?

TBC - We encourage dancers to come along and audition for our model roles.

Are you required to bring a cv or portfolio?

No.

Are there any costs associated with the audition?

No.

Is there a child audition?

TBC.

When will I know if I have been selected?

• Within 2 weeks following the audition we will confirm the first model selections.

• We will contact via email and advise who has been selected and invite them to attend a second audition in July.

• In the July audition we will select a smaller group to attend the garment fittings in August; it is likely all models who attend the fittings will be allocated garments, but we cannot guarantee this.