SYMPOSIUM
2027 ŌTAUTAHI HOOK SUSPENSION
Immersive Environments is proud to present the 2027 Ōtautahi Hook Suspension Symposium.
Celebrating 20 years OF SUSPENSION, we invite you to join us over 4 days for this unique educational event, held in Christchurch, New Zealand.
event information
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Monday 18th – Friday 22nd January, 2027
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Sunday:
Load-inMonday:
PresentationsTuesday:
Suspension floor opens at 9amWednesday:
Suspension floor opens at 9amThursday:
Suspension floor opens at 9amFriday:
Closing InstallationSaturday:
Load-out
Please Note:
This is a strictly drug- and alcohol-free event. Attendance is restricted to individuals 18 years of age and older. -
We are excited to be hosted again by The Kind Foundation in the Black Box Theatre at Papa Hou in the heart of Christchurch.
The Theatre is set up to be a fully functional and flexible black box, which is adaptable to our specific requirements.
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4 x Dynamic (Indoor)
1 x Static Cube (Indoor)
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Right beside the Black Box Theatre is Hotel Give, our event accommodation. There are many affordable room options from shared dormitories, to apartments with ensuites.
Attendees will be given a 10% off discount code with your registration.
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This is not included. There is a cafe on site which we recommend our attendees support - a 10% discount on food and drink will be offered to all attendees with the presentation of your symposium badge.
There are many food and drink options within walking distance of the venue.
There is also a bistro and bar (for after hours) on site at Hotel Give. -
Hooks and shackles for most suspensions will be provided. Please note that all provided hooks have been previously used but professionally re-processed and sterilized by Sterile Services at Forté Health.
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If you wish to arrange a unique or complex suspension that may require multiple practitioners, please contact us prior to registration to confirm feasibility.
A document package will be sent to all registrants prior to the event. This will include detailed protocols, health & safety guidelines, and relevant policies.
A digital consent form must also be completed before participating in any suspension.
Please ensure you read all documents thoroughly before attending.
For any questions or concerns, please contact us via email. Upon registration, an automatic confirmation will be sent, if you do not receive it, please check your spam/junk folder. -
June 1st - July 31st:
Introductory Registration is$800 NZD ( $700 AUD / $475 USD / €400 )
August 1st - October 31st:
Registration is$850 NZD ( $740 AUD / $495 USD / €420 )
November 1st:
REGISTRATION CLOSESThis fee includes:
Full event access
1 confirmed suspension (a second basic suspension may be possible as time permits)
Event T Shirt
Gift Bag
Entry to the closing installation
Once you register, an invoice will be issued. A 50% non-refundable deposit is due immediately upon receipt of the invoice.
Please Note: You will be added to the official attendee Facebook group only after this deposit has been received. -
Saturday, 1st November 2025 - Early payment is appreciated.
If you need to cancel your registration after full payment has been made, please notify us by November 1st to be eligible for a partial refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after November 1st, or for non-attendance without prior notice.
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