21st November 2018
The 2019 Guide To Festival Applications

LAST UPDATED: 2nd APRIL 2019
By Shannon Deary
Who has time for DIY? For any performing artists, this blog is going to be your whole world for the next few months. Below you will see a weekly-updated list of any festivals looking for artists to perform with a direct link to apply.
If you’re successful with any of your applications make sure to get in touch and we’ll be happy to share any info on our socials.
If you’re a Festival we’ve not found yet, drop an email to info@sentricmusic.com and we’ll make sure to add your details.
Good Luck!!
Just before you start applying for every single festival in a frenzy to get places, please consider these points…
1. Does my music suit this festival?
Please don’t just apply for every festival listed. Look at their websites, check out their previous lineups. If you don’t think your music would suit it, then do not apply for it.
2. Can I get to this festival?
It’s great if a festival offers you a slot, but that’s useless if you can’t get there to play it. Consider your travel options and the potential costs before applying for any long distance opportunities.
3. Can I actually play those dates?
Check the diary, check your band mates diaries. Make sure you are actually free to play that weekend before applying for any festivals. It will save everyone a lot of time.
Good luck with all your applications and we’d love it if you let us know how you got on via our Twitter.
*This list will be continuously updated over the course of the year. If you are a festival that wishes to be added or removed from this list then please contact info@sentricmusic.com.
Various Dates
Cheesefest UK – 2019 – Apply
January
Coldsnap Music Festival (CA) – 25th January – 2nd February – (CLOSED)
February
Jai Thep Festival (TH) – 1st – 3rd February – (CLOSED)
March
Nannup Festival (AUS) – 1st – 4th March – (CLOSED)
MMB Bucharest Showcase (RM) – 20th – 22nd March – (CLOSED)
Treefort Music Fest (USA) – 20th – 24th March – (CLOSED)
Metal Over Malta (MAL) – 22nd – 23rd March – Apply
Bali Spirit Festival (IDN) -24th – 29th March – (CLOSED)
Threshold Festival– 29th – 30th March – (CLOSED)
April
Westway LAB Festival (PT) – 10th – 13th April – (CLOSED)
Shuffle Down – 26th – 27th April – Apply
Are You Listening?– 27th April – Apply
Launch Music Festival (USA) – 25th – 28th April – (CLOSED)
May
Smithdown Road Festival – 1st – 6th May – booking@smithdownfestival.com
Liverpool Sound City– 3rd – 5th May – Apply (Via Sentric Music)
Gateshead Beer & Music Festival – 3rd – 5th May – Apply
Live at Leeds– 4th May – Apply
Stortford Music Festival – 4th – 5th May – Apply
The Bish Bash – 4th – 5th May – Apply
Canadian Music Week (CA) – 6th – 12th May -(CLOSED)
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
Lechlade Festival– 24th – 26th May – (CLOSED)
Mello Festival– 24th – 26th May – Apply
Elderflower Fields– 24th – 27th May – Apply
LeeStock Music Festival– 25th – 26th May – Apply
Rhuddfest– 25th – 26th May – festivalteam@rhuddfest.co.uk
Dot To Dot – 25th – 27th May – Apply
Wychwood Festival– 31st May – 2nd June – Apply
The Great Estate – 31st May – 2nd June – Apply
Wessex Folk Festival – 31st May – 2nd June – Apply
June
Long Division – 1st June – Apply
Camden Rocks – 1st – 2nd June – Apply
MotoFest – 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 – (CLOSED)
Willowman Festival– 14th – 17th June – Apply
BuryFields – 15th June – martin@buryfields.co.uk
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
3 Wishes Fairy Festival – 21st – 23rd June – Apply
Secret Solstice (ICE) – 21st – 23rd June – Apply
Ath Fest (USA) – 21st – 24th June – Apply
Boise Music Festival (USA) – 22nd June – Apply
Croydon Food & Music Festival – 23rd June – Apply
Glastonbury Festival – 26th – 30th June – (CLOSED)
Leigh Folk Festival – 27th – 30th June – Apply
Common Ground (USA) – 27th – 30th June – Apply
Wild Fire – 28th – 30th June – wewanttoplay@wildfirefestival.co.uk
Montreux Jazz Festival (FR) – 28th June – 13th July – (CLOSED)
July
XpoNorth – 3rd – 4th July – Apply
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
NOT A CULT Festival– 5th – 7th July – Apply
El Dorado – 5th – 7th July – Apply
Tech-Fest– 5th – 9th July – Apply
Conisbrough Music Festival – 6th July – bandbookings@conisbroughmf.com
Ipswich Music Day – 7th July – Apply
2000Trees– 11th – 13th July – Apply
NASS Festival – 11th – 14th July – Apply
Beat-Herder – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Brainchild Festival – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Ashford Festival in the Park – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Folk On The Dock – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Daxtonbury Festival – 12th – 14th July – Apply
Readipop– 12th – 14th July – Apply
TRNSMT– 12th – 14th July – Apply
Alsager Music Festival – 13th – 14th July – Apply
Create Festival – 15th – 21st July – Apply
Shankra Festival (SUI) – 17th – 21st July – Apply
Nozstock – 18th – 21st July – Apply
Bluedot Festival – 18th – 21st July – Apply
Tramlines – 19th – 21st July – Apply
For The Love Of Music – 19th – 21st July – Apply
Blackthorn Music Festival – 19th – 21st July – Apply
KnockanStockan (IRE) – 19th – 21st July – Apply
L FEST– 19th – 22nd July – Apply
Magical Festival– 19th – 22nd July – Apply
Splendour Festival – 20th July – info@splendourfestival.com
Camp Bestival – 25th – 28th July – music@bestival.net
Port Eliot Festival – 25th – 28th July – Apply
Kendal Calling – 25th – 28th July – Apply
Y Not? Festival – 25th – 28th July – Apply
Truck Festival– 26th – 28th July – Apply
Funk In The Forest– 26th – 28th July – bands.funkintheforest@hotmail.com
Leopallooza– 26th – 28th July – Apply
Lapstock– 27th – 28th July – Apply
August
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival– 1st – 3rd August – Apply
Rebellion – 1st – 4th August – Apply
The Green Gathering – 1st – 4th 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
Valley Fest – 2nd – 4th August – Apply
Landed Festival – 2nd – 4th August – Apply
ARISE Festival (USA) – 2nd – 4th August – Apply
Boardmasters – 7th – 11th August – Apply
Boomtown Fair – 7th – 11th August – Apply
Joe Fest: Beyond The Woods – 9th – 10th August – Apply
Farmer Phil’s Festival – 9th – 11th August – Apply
Green Meadows – 9th – 11th August – artists@greenmeadowsfestival.org
Down on the Farm – 9th – 11th August – Apply
ArcTanGent– 15th – 17th August – Apply
Green Man– 15th – 18th August – Apply
Beautiful Days – 16th – 18th August – Apply
Weyfest – 16th – 18th August – Apply
Great Dorset Steam Fair – 22nd -26th August – events@festivals360.com
Sunshine Festival – 23rd – 25th August – Apply
Solfest – 23rd – 25th August – Apply
Victorious Festival – 23rd – 25th August – Apply
Phoenix Festival – 24th – 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
Vegan Camp Out – 30th August – 1st September – musicians@vegancampout.co.uk
Sundown – 30th August – 1st September – Apply
September
Live at Heart (SW) – 4th – 7th September – Apply
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
Little Orchard Cider & Music Festival – 13th – 15th September – Apply
Reeperbahn Festival (GER)- 18th – 21st September – Apply
Equinox Festival – 20th – 22nd September – Apply
Waves Vienna (AU) – 26th – 28th September – Apply
Euroblast (GER) – 27th – 29th 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
December
#Rise (FR) – 14th – 21st December – hello@risefestival.co.uk
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