Artists

For all shows, The Festival will Provide:  

• Program and website listing for your show. 

• Advice and support during your season if required. 

For shows in venues Provided by The Festival, The Festival will Provide: 

• All standard technical equipment per venue. 

• One dressing room for use during performances (this is a shared space with other artists to be kept tidy and returned to its original state). 

Technical and Production Requirements: 

• Applicants must provide technical requirements (sound, lighting, stage setup, etc.) upon registration. Additional technical equipment beyond the standard offering may incur costs and require approval from The Festival. 

• Shows in Festival venues will have 15-minute changeovers between performances. Tech rehearsals are limited to 60 minutes unless otherwise arranged with Festival staff. 

Performance and Venue Details:  

• Performances must not exceed 60 minutes unless pre-approved. 

• Applicants are encouraged to self-source a venue suitable for their performance needs.  

• A detailed technical rider must be provided during registration. 

• OneMusic information must be provided when requested from The Festival and any music setlists must be provided by technical rehearsal at the latest. 

• Artists must provide a detailed technical rider during registration. 

Ticketing and Financials: 

• Registration for 2026 is free. All registrations must be completed in full via the official online form on The Festival’s website unless otherwise organised with The Festival team. 

• Successful applicants will be charged a $250 administration fee to confirm their place in The Festival program. 

• All ticketing must be organised through The Festival’s nominated provider, unless otherwise discussed with The Festival team. 

• Box Office revenue splits will be determined prior to contracting on a case-by-case basis, depending on the needs and scale of each project. 

• Ticket refunds for cancelled events will be at the artist’s expense. 

Marketing and Promotion: 

• The Festival will promote registered performances via official channels, including The Festival program and website. 

• Artists are expected to independently market their performances at their own cost. Marketing materials (images, descriptions, etc.) must be submitted by the marketing deadline in the correct formats. Changes past the deadline may incur additional costs and may not be reflected in the printed program. 

• The approved Festival logo must be included on all marketing materials, adhering to The Festival’s branding guidelines. 

• A full marketing and promotional guideline will be supplied to successful applicants. 

• Artists are expected to provide some data/ feedback to The Festival team which assists in reporting and funding for The Festival. This data can remain anonymous. 

Work Health and Safety: 

• Applicants must submit a risk assessment before The Festival begins. Templates and assistance are available upon request. 

• High-risk work (e.g. aerials or pyrotechnics) requires a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) and a detailed risk assessment. 

Hospitality:  

• Festival venues are part of a licensed site. BYO alcohol is not permitted. 

• Alcoholic beverages for onstage use or hospitality riders require prior Festival approval and must be sourced from the onsite supplier at the applicant’s expense. 

• Applicants are responsible for providing all other hospitality requirements for their dressing rooms. 

• The Festival will provide access to clean drinking water only. 

Merchandise: 

• The Festival retains a 10% commission on gross takings from merchandise sold onsite or in Festival run venues. Applicants must provide their own staffing, floats, and equipment. Tables can be arranged with prior notice. 

• If shipping merchandise, early notice is required. 

Public Liability Insurance:  

All events in Festival venues require a minimum of $20 million in Public Liability Insurance. Proof of coverage must be submitted during registration.