Crowds applaud the cast of *Hamilton* on it’s opening night at Spark Arena

818 has managed the publicity campaigns for some of New Zealand’s largest and most successful film, television and live event releases.

Working alongside distributors, promoters, producers and digital strategists, the 818 team have constructed effective campaigns that have dominated the conversation of the nation.

A clear campaign strategy, the best media relationships in the business, and passion for every project means 818 work every angle to create interesting, engaging and extensive coverage across all mediums.

Whether it’s through can’t-miss-it live television coverage of a red carpet release party, front-page feature coverage to drive ticket sales, or a hashtag that captures the imagination of local social media influencers, we will make sure your project gets the attention it deserves.

Key titles and events we have worked on include:

LIVE EVENTS / THEATRE

SIX The Musical
Auckland Pride
SYNTHONY Pride
ASB Classic
ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix | Christchurch
Comedy Shows – Chelsea Handler, Tim Minchin, Dawn French, Urzila Carlson, Ben Elton, Russell Howard, Guy Montgomery, Chris Parker
Blue Planet II Live
Cirque Du Soleil - CRYSTAL
Hamilton
Disney’s The Lion King
Disney's Aladdin The Musical
Van Gogh Alive
Inside Dali
Happy Place
Cirque du Solei - Toruk
Pleasuredome the Musical
Matilda the Musical
The Attitude Awards
Auckland Live Cabaret Season
Circa’s PEEPSHOW

FILM

Bookworm
We Were Dangerous
Grafted
The Mountain
Muru
Mister Organ
Red, White & Brass
Loop Track
Millie Lies Low
The Justice of Bunny King
When the Cows Come Home
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Cousins
Savage
Baby Done
Coming Home in the Dark
The Breaker Upperers
Lowdown Dirty Criminals
JOJO Rabbit
Vai
Waru
Herbs: Songs of Freedom
What We Do In The Shadows
Six60: Till The Lights Go Out
Fiona Clark: Unafraid
Night Raiders

TV

Dancing With The Stars NZ (Warner Bros. Discovery)
Match Fit (Warner Bros. Discovery)
Bravo
MTV
Dark Tourist (Netflix)
Comedy Central
The Pact (TVNZ)
Filthy Rich + Dirty Laundry
All Star Family Feud (Casting)
The X Factor NZ

CONCERTS AND FESTIVALS

Pearl Jam
Laneway Festival
Spring City
Elemental Nights
War on Drugs
Rhythm and Vines
Pharos Festival
Queens of the Stone Age
50 Cent
Lizzo
Bic Runga
Charlie Puth
Festival X Rising
Listen In Festival
Splendour in the Grass sideshows
Golden Run Festivals (Gold Rush, Golden Lights, Golden Sounds)
Island Time
Benee
The Wiggles
LANY
Liam Gallagher
Ruel
Anderson .Paak
Rufus du Sol
Foals
Tash Sultana

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