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 DJ's 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!
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
Mappfest | 16-17 June 2018 | Worcester, UK | Apply by 31 January 2018
The Great Escape | 17-19 May 2018 | Brighton, UK | Apply here by 17 February 2018
Fusion Fund | UK residents only | Help Musicians UK | Apply here by 23 February
Worcester Music Festival | 14-16 September | Worcester, UK | Apply here ASAP
Cambridge Folk Festival | 2-5 August 2018 | Cambridge, UK | Apply here ASAP
Standon Calling | 26-29 July | Hertfordshire, UK | Apply here ASAP
Live at Leeds | 5 May 2018 | Leeds, UK | Apply here ASAP
Latitude | 12-15 July 2018 | Southwold, Suffolk | Apply here ASAP
Green Man | 16-19 August 2018 | Brecon Beacons, Wales | Apply here ASAP
Chester Live | 21-24 June 2018 | Chester, UK | Apply here ASAP
Mold Live | 24 - 27th August | Mold, UK | Apply here ASAP
Barn on the Farm | 5-8 July 2018 | Over, Gloucester | Apply here ASAP
Knockengorroch | 24-27 May 2018 | Scotland | Apply here ASAP
Dart Music Festival | 11-13 May 2018 | Dartmouth, Devon | Apply here ASAP
Focus Wales | 10-12 May 2018 | Wrexham, Wales | Apply here ASAP
Sweden Rock | June 2018 | Sölvesborg, Sweden | Apply here ASAP
MosFest | 2 June 2018 | Sheffield, UK | Apply here ASAP
Watchet Music Festival | 24-26 August 2018 | Somerset, UK | Apply here ASAP
Nozstock | 20-22 July 2018 | Herefordshire, UK | Apply here ASAP
K2AV Sessions | Year-round | Liverpool | Apply here anytime
Mercat de Musica Viva de Vic | 12-16 September | Barcelona, Spain | Apply here ASAP
Current USA, Canada & Mexico opportunities
Blue Ox Music Festival | 14-16 June 2018 | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Apply here ASAP
Arise Music Festival | 3-5 August 2018 | Loveland, Colarado | Apply here ASAP
The Gathering at Chaffee's Music Festival | 27-29 July 2018 | Girard, Pennsylvania | Apply here ASAP
Jazz Fest | 27 April - 7 May 2018 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Apply here ASAP
Strawberry Music Festival | Spring/Fall Annually | California | Apply here ASAP
Joshua Tree Music Festival | Spring/Fall Annually | Joshua Tree, California | Apply here ASAP
Current Australia & Rest of World opportunities
Mullum Music Festival | 15-18 November 2018 | Mullumbimby, NSW | Apply here ASAP
Bendigo Blues & Roots Festival | 8-11 November 2018 | Bendigo, VIC | Apply here by 31 March 2018
Peak Music Festival | 8-11 June 2018 | Perisher Valley, NSW | Apply here ASAP
Patchewollock Music Festival | 19-21 October 2018 | Patchewollock, VIC | Apply here ASAP
Nannup Music Festival | 2-5 March 2018 | Nannup, WA | Apply here ASAP
Bushfire Festival | 25-27 May | Swaziland, Africa | Apply here ASAP
White Mountain Music Festival | 28 September 2018 | Drakensberg, South Africa | Apply here by 1 June 2018
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.