Stay up-to-date with the latest free music opportunities from around the world and apply to play festivals and events with our opportunities map, regularly updated with new gig opportunities and music competitions.
Find opportunities for unsigned bands, solo artists and DJs across the UK, USA, Australia and beyond. This map is frequently updated, so if you don't find something that suits you today, check back tomorrow to see what's new!
Scroll down below the map to see the full list of opportunities...
COVID-19 UPDATE: Due to current Covid-19 pandemic, many of the 2020 events listed below may have been cancelled. You can still find a limited number of events here, but we hope to be able to bring you more festival opportunities soon!
All opportunities we support are 100% free to apply and play
Apply to play music festivals & events across the world
Remember, before you apply to perform at any of these music festivals and events, be sure to read the application instructions and conditions carefully for the best chance of success. Some events may only accept submissions from artists of certain styles and genres, so make sure your act fits the bill before submitting your application.
Current UK & Europe opportunities
Monkey Week | November 2020 | Sevilla, Spain | Apply here
MENT | February 2021 | Ljubljana, Slovenia | Apply here
INES Talent | 2021 | Europe | Apply here
End of the Road | September 2020 | Dorset, UK | Apply here
Illusive Festival | September 2020 | Northamptonshire, UK | Apply here
Worcester Music Festival | September 2020 | Worcester, UK | Apply here
Euroblast | September 2020 | Cologne, Germany | Apply here
Live at Heart | September 2020 |Örebro, Sweden | Apply here
Reeperbahn Festival | September 2020 | Hamburg, Germany | Apply here
Equinox Festival | September 2020 | Lincolnshire, UK | Apply here
Waves Vienna | September 2020 | Vienna, Austria | Apply here
Moseley Folk Festival | September 2020 | Birmingham | Apply here
Mercat de Musica | September 2020 | Barcelona, Spain | Apply here
Iceland Airwaves | November 2020 | Reykjavik, Iceland | Apply here
Current USA, Canada & South America opportunities
Hopscotch | September 2020 | Raleigh, North Carolina | Apply here
Arise Music Festival | August 2020 | Loveland, Colarado | Apply here
Springfield Indie Soul Fest | August 2020 | Springfield, Massachusetts | Apply here
Rock al Parque | August 2020 | Bogota, Colombia | Apply here
Americanafest | September 2020 | Nashville, Tennesee | Apply here
Deadwood Jam | September 2020 | Deadwood, South Dakota | Apply here
Strawberry Music Festival | Spring/Fall Annually | California | Apply here
Joshua Tree Music Festival | Spring/Fall Annually | Joshua Tree, California | Apply here
Current Australia, Africa & Asia opportunities
Music Matters | September 2020 | Singapore | Apply here
Maldon Folk Festival | October 2020 | Maldon, VIC, Australia | Apply here
Mushroom Valley | October 2020 | Yalboroo, QLD, Australia | Apply here
Tablelands Folk Festival | October 2020 | Yungaburra, QLD, Australia | Apply here
Queenscliff Music Festival | November 2020 | Queenscliff, Vic, Australia | Apply here
If you have a music opportunity you'd like to be featured on this page, please email mark@dittomusic.com with your information and details about the event.