Applications for the National Celtic Folk Festival, Friday June 5th - Monday June 8th 2026.Thank you for taking the time to consider and apply for the 2026 Festival. The whole team is looking forward to building on the success of last year!Before you apply, we ask that you read the Artist Application Guidelines and complete the application form below.We give preference to artists/performers who align with our vision – to host a premier event of international and national significance that provides an authentic expression of Celtic & Folk culture across the Arts (This includes, but is not limited to music, song, dance, theatre and storytelling).At the heart of the festival is community with a focus on inclusivity and participation. The festival encompasses both traditional and contemporary interpretations within the Australian Folk setting and supports the sustainability of the culture in a contemporary context.We also encourage Artists/Performers to participate in all aspects of the festival. We encourage connection amongst community and fellow artists. We urge you to consider what you can bring to the festival for example - offering a workshop or hosting a special concert.
Please fill in the following details with care from the National Celtic Folk Festival team !
Please double-check your email address! If it's wrong, you'll never hear from us again!
If so, you must provide current Registration to Work with Children, or equivalent, details after contracting.
You can select both. A small amp is OK for an acoustic venue.
Applications will only be considered from acts that have nominated the number of performers in their line-up.
If you are applying as a solo performer, enter "1". The number entered here determines how many performer contacts can be added and weekend passes allocated.
Allow one line per person, with a semicolon (;) at the end of each line.
We prefer auditioning by streaming sources such as Youtube, Spotify, Soundcloud, or Facebook Artist Pages etc – especially Youtube!
If linking to music or video tracks, please create a playlist on the site specifically to support your application. Our short-listing team doesn't have much time to find the best stuff.
If your act is accepted, your website and YouTube channel will be included in the Festival website.
Please insert a direct link to two tracks from your back catalogue
Artists are usually booked for the festival on the basis that they will be available to perform approximately 3 to 5 times throughout the whole weekend (Friday night through to Monday afternoon)
Some acts may be engaged for ONE DAY ONLY
Please give a realistic quote based on covering expenses and/or fee structure
Your quote should include ALL EXPENSES & GST (if registered for GST)
It is a requirement of the Festival's public liability insurance that all acts have their own insurance cover.
If your act is selected, you will be required to forward proof of public liability insurance one month prior to the Festival. The minimum required level of indemnity for any one occurrence is AUD $20,000,000.
The Certificate of Public Liability Insurance MUST explicitly state the name of the act or performers covered and also that it covers public performance activities.
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The personal data supplied as part of this submission will be stored and processed by the National Celtic Folk Festival in order to facilitate your entry to and attendance at the Festival. The personal data you supply will never be sold to any third parties but may be shared with contractors providing services to the event. Your data will be retained for a maximum of 3 years before being securely deleted. The full Privacy Policy for the Festival, which explains the rights of data subjects in relation to the data they share with us can be found here: https://www.festivalpro.com/privacypolicy.html/
