Before you get started, here are a few things to consider before you start applying…
Can you play those dates?
It seems pretty obvious, but it’s probably the most important question! It will definitely save a lot of hassle knowing if you are actually available to play that particular date
Consider travel & costs.
How are you going to get there? If a festival is quite far away then you definitely need to consider travel costs. If you’re offered a slot, amazing, but what’s the point if you can’t get there? Most festivals will not grant you travel allowances and will pay fees after the event itself so plan ahead.
Will your music suit this festival?
Be realistic and don’t waste your time or theirs by applying to a festival you’re music isn’t appropriate for.
Demonstrate your best achievements.
Show off your best achievements to date – maybe you’ve supported a well-known band, you’ve had radio play or even been given a fantastic review. Showing a good history live performances will also demonstrate that you are confident in being able to deliver in a live setting.
Make yourself easy to find
When you apply, make sure to include all relevant links to your website, social media, artist profiles (for example, your Spotify artist page). Make sure everything is up to date with current promos, the latest info on your releases and/or live shows so the festival can get the best picture of where you’re at.
Best of luck in your applications, oh and do remember to let us know how you get on via our Facebook page!
April
Westway LAB Festival (PT) – 10th – 13th April – Apply
Are You Listening?– 27th April – Apply
Launch Music Festival (USA) – 25th – 28th April – Apply
May
Smithdown Road Festival – 1st – 6th May – booking@smithdownfestival.com
Liverpool Sound City– 3rd – 5th May – Apply
Live at Leeds– 4th May – Apply
The Great Escape– 9th – 11th May – (CLOSED)
Hanwell Hootie – 11th May – Apply
Focus Wales– 16th – 18th May – (CLOSED)
Joshua Tree Music Festival (USA) – 16th – 19th May – Apply
Strawberry Music Festival (USA) – 23rd – 27th May – Apply
Hogsozzle– 24th – 26th May – Apply
Elderflower Fields– 24th – 27th May – Apply
LeeStock Music Festival– 25th – 26th May – Apply
Wychwood Festival– 31st May – 2nd June – Apply
June
Long Division – 1st June – Apply
Camden Rocks – 1st – 2nd June – Apply
Sweden Rock (SW) – 5th – 8th June – Apply
Eden Festival– 6th – 9th June – Apply
Big Love Festival– 7th – 9th June – Apply
Omaha Summer Arts Festival (USA) – 7th – 9th June – Apply
Tiny Lights Festival (CA) – 7th – 9th June – Apply
Arlesford Music Festival – 8th June – Apply
Peak Music Festival (AUS) – 8th – 11th June – Apply
Blue Ox Music Festival (USA)- 13th – 15th June – Apply
Isle of Wight Festival– 13th – 16th June – Apply
Download Festival – 14th – 16th June – Apply
Willowman Festival– 14th – 17th June – Apply
MappFest– 15th – 16th June – Apply
Leamington Peace Festival– 15th – 16th June – (CLOSED)
Chester Live – 18th June – Apply
Beacon Festival– 21st – 22nd June – Apply
Sea Sessions (IRE) – 21st – 23rd June – Apply
Ath Fest (USA) – 21st – 24th June – Apply
Boise Music Festival (USA) – 22nd June – Apply
Leigh Folk Festival – 27th – 30th June – Apply
Common Ground (USA) – 27th – 30th June – Apply
July
EskFest– 4th – 6th July – Apply
NewtFest– 5th – 6th July – Apply
Glas-Denbury– 5th – 6th July – glasdenburyartists@gmail.com
Nibley Festival– 5th – 6th July – Apply
Minety Festival– 5th – 7th July – Apply
Tech-Fest– 5th – 9th July – Apply
2000Trees– 11th – 13th July – Apply
NASS Festival – 11th – 14th July – Apply
Beat-Herder – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Folk On The Dock – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Readipop– 12th – 14th July – Apply
TRNSMT– 12th – 14th July – Apply
Alsager Music Festival – 13 – 14th July – Apply
Shankra Festival (SUI) – 17th – 21st July – Apply
Nozstock– 18th – 21st July – Apply
Blackthorn Music Festival – 19th – 21st July – Apply
L FEST– 19th – 22nd July – Apply
Camp Bestival – 25th – 28th July – music@bestival.net
Kendal Calling – 25th – 28th July – Apply
Truck Festival– 26th – 28th July – Apply
Lapstock– 27th – 28th July – Apply
August
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival– 1st – 3rd August – Apply
Bayimba International Festival (UGA) – 1st – 4th August – Apply
Humber Street Sesh – 2nd – 3rd August – Apply
110 Above – 2nd – 4th August – artists@110above.com
ARISE Festival (USA) – 2nd – 4th August – Apply
Boardmasters – 7th – 11th August – Apply
ArcTanGent– 15th – 17th August – Apply
Green Man– 15th – 18th August – Apply
Victorious Festival – 23rd – 25th August – Apply
Lindisfarne Festival– 29th August – 1st September – Apply
End Of The Road– 29th August – 1st September – Apply
Barn On The Farm– 30th August – 1st September – performing@barnonthefarm.co.uk
Electric Fields– 30th August – 1st September – Apply
September
Hopscotch (USA) – 5th – 7th September – Apply
Music Matters (SGP) – 6th – 11th September – Apply
Stogumber Festival – 7th – 9th September – Apply
Illusive Festival – 7th – 10th September – Apply
Worcester Music Festival – 13th – 15th September – Apply
Waves Vienna (AU) – 26th – 28th September – Apply
October
Amsterdam Dance Event (NL) – 17th – 21st October – Apply
November
Iceland Airwaves (ICL) – 6th – 9th November – Apply
Subsonic Music (AUS) – 30th November – 2nd December – Apply