ways to support the kaupapa

The Waikato Queer Arts Festival exists because people choose to stand behind it.

WQAF is a community-led, not-for-profit festival. Every performance, workshop, and gathering is made possible through a mix of funding, sponsorship, donations, and volunteer power. When you support WQAF, you’re not just backing an event — you’re helping build visible, professional, and joyful queer spaces in the Waikato.

There are many ways to get involved:

💖 Donate

Your donation directly supports:

  • Fair pay for queer artists and performers
  • Accessible venues and programming
  • Production costs that allow work to be presented at a professional standard
  • Keeping ticket prices affordable for our community

Queer arts don’t thrive on goodwill alone, they need real resources.
If you believe in representation, safety, creativity, and pride, donating is one of the most powerful ways to help.

🤝 Become a Sponsor or Partner

We work with businesses and organisations who want to actively support diversity, inclusion, and community wellbeing.

Sponsoring WQAF means:

  • Aligning your brand with a bold, values-driven cultural event
  • Reaching diverse, engaged audiences across the Waikato
  • Demonstrating visible, meaningful support for LGBTQIA+ communities

We offer sponsorship packages at a range of levels and are always happy to discuss bespoke partnerships.

download sponsorship prospectus

👉 Get in touch: waikatoqueerartsfestival@gmail.com

✨ Volunteer With Us

Want to be part of the magic behind the scenes?
We’re always keen to hear from people who want to support the festival through volunteering — from front-of-house and artist support to marketing, access assistance, and event logistics.

Volunteering with WQAF is about being part of a supportive, creative, and proudly queer environment.

👉 Register your interest (link coming soon)

🌈 Spread the Word

One of the simplest — and most powerful — ways to support WQAF is to talk about it.

Follow us. Share our posts. Bring your friends. Tell your networks.
Visibility matters, and word-of-mouth is how queer culture has always grown.

🙌 Thank You

Every form of support helps make this festival possible — whether it’s a donation, a sponsorship, your time, or your voice.

By supporting WQAF, you’re helping create a Waikato where queer creativity is celebrated loudly, professionally, and without apology.

Thank you for standing with us.