WOW - World of WearableArt

There is no need to apply, just turn up on the day of the audition.

Yes, we welcome you to audition even if you have no prior modelling experience.

Yes, but you must be able to commit to living in Wellington for our full rehearsal and show period.

Please note that WOW is unable to provide accommodation.

• You do not need any previous experience in modelling
• Model/performer age requirement is 16 years and over
• Minimum height for auditioning is: 170cm
• You must be able to commit to ALL rehearsals
• Be confident in front of large groups of people, performing in front of television cameras and photographers
• Able to take instruction from choreographers, directors, and photographers
• Dance experience is an advantage, but not essential

• If you can or are able to wear heels, please bring a pair of heels and also bring a pair of flat shoes for the audition
• If you have long hair, it must be pulled back off your face
• Models/performers will learn a short dance routine and perform this as part of a large and small group

All specific dance roles have been filled, but dancers can be cast as models/performers, so if you are interested, we encourage you to attend the model/performer audition.

At the end of the audition, we will select a smaller group of models to stay behind and participate in a workshop. Within the following 2 weeks we will make the final model selection and this group of models will be asked to attend fittings in August. It is likely all models who attend the fittings will be allocated garments, but we cannot guarantee this.

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 sections you are cast in, 
• the number of garments you are selected to wear, which is determined by garment fit and model/performer movement capability. 

Tier 1 receives a fee of NZ$3,300 (gross of taxes) for the Show season; this covers rehearsal and performance calls. This is the minimum that any model who appears in the Show will receive.

Tier 4 receives a fee of NZ$6,000 (gross of taxes) for the Show season. This is the maximum that any model appearing in the Show will receive.

• There are six 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 3-4 evenings and 1-2 weekend days
• Rehearsals start the second week in August and continue through until the Show opens on Wednesday 28 September – Sunday 16 October 2022. 100% commitment to all rehearsals and Shows is absolutely essential
• Rehearsals generally run Monday to Thursday evenings 5:45pm – 10:30pm and Saturday and Sundays 10am – 6pm, rehearsal venue is in the Wellington CBD

There will be no auditions for children for the 2022 WOW Awards Show.

For further enquiries please contact Wardrobe Operations & Garment Logistics Manager, Leonie: leonie@worldofwearableart.com