Make it LOUD: Empower queer creativity in the Waikato

At LOUD Creative, we believe everyone deserves to see themselves represented on stage and in the performing arts. But for many LGBTQIA+, disabled, and ethnically diverse creatives in the Waikato, there are still too few spaces where they can tell their stories safely and proudly.

We’re changing that. LOUD Creative creates and advocates for opportunities for artists to develop and share their work — from theatre and performance to visual arts and storytelling — in spaces that celebrate authenticity and connection.

Your support goes directly to producing the inaugural Waikato Queer Arts Festival from April 15-18, 2026!

Contributions help us cover the essentials: venue hire, artist fees, materials, and accessible community events that bring people together. Every donation, big or small, helps amplify diverse voices and builds a more inclusive, vibrant arts community in the Waikato.

Help us keep it LOUD — and make sure every voice is heard.