The MusicHelps Footy Fundraiser is returning to Mt Smart Stadium

Swap the couch viewing for the pitch and register now for The MusicHelps Footy Fundraiser, returning for its third year to Mt Smart Stadium.  

On Friday 2 October, musicians, managers, promoters, record labels, venues, media, production crew and music lovers will lace up their boots and head to Mt Smart Stadium's for the much-loved seven-a-side tournament.  Last year, 14 teams battled it out for the coveted F.F. Shield, with bragging rights, spectacular goals, dubious tackles and plenty of laughs along the way. Whether you're a seasoned footballer or haven't kicked a ball since school, all teams are welcome. Bring your workmates, your bandmates or your backstage crew and prepare for a day of friendly competition, sideline banter and supporting a cause that gives back to our music community.

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"I grew up playing football, and I grew up listening to music. Both of these pastimes are vastly different, but they both brought and still bring a level of catharsis for me personally. I get nothing but crystal clear clarity as to why we can celebrate and support the work of MusicHelps via a seven-a-side football tournament. The synergy between the two goes hand in hand. Carmel and her team deserve all the support we can bring as a community. If this is the small part I can play via two worlds that I love, I am all in!" – Dave Munro, Eccles Entertainment

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"Everyone knows music and football are the two cores of my world. Over the last few years, I've run into so many people that cross this gap just as I do. What started as a tongue-in-cheek competition between major promoters has grown into one of my favourite days on the calendar. Any opportunity I have to support MusicHelps is one I will take. They've helped me when I've needed it many times, and our music industry needs the work they are doing." – Finn McLennan-Elliott

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Event Details

Friday 2 October 2026 - 11am Arrival, Midday Kickoff

Mt Smart Stadium - Arena 2, Auckland

Team registrations: https://moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/footy-fundraiser/197399

Book before 20 August and you'll go in the draw to WIN 20 AS Colour t-shirts, giving your team plenty of time to add a logo and arrive looking the part on tournament day.

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Team Registration Options:

Just a bunch of mates – $400 (Team of up to 12)

Company’s got this one – $600 (Team of up to 12)

High Rollers – $800 (Team of up to 12, you legends)

Don’t play footy, love to donate - $20

(Transaction fees will apply)

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Important Notes:

12 members per team

One registration per team

All participants must be 16 years of age and over

Enter your team name when registering

Teams must have at least two non-male players on the field at all times (excluding the keeper)

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All profits go to MusicHelps, supporting Aotearoa’s music community.

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For further information contact

Carmel, MusicHelps

Phone: 021664857

Email carmelb@musichelps.org.nz

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