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!
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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
Are You Listening? Festival | April 2020 | Reading, UK | Apply here
Live at Leeds | May 2020 | Leeds, UK | Apply here
Hanwell Hootie | May 2020 | London, UK | Apply here
Mello Festival | May 2020 | Worcestershire, UK | Apply here
Elderflower Fields | May 2020 | East Sussex, UK | Apply here
The Great Escape | May 2020 | Brighton, UK |Apply here
Sound City | May 2020 | Liverpool, UK | Apply here
Leestock | May 2020 | Suffolk, UK | Apply here
Wychwood Festival | May 2020 | Cheltenham, UK | Apply here
Camden Rocks | May 2020 | London, UK | Apply here
Long Division Festival | June 2020 | Wakefield, UK | Apply here
Sweden Rock | June 2020 | Sölvesborg, Sweden | Apply here
Eden Festival | June 2020 | Dumfries, Scotland | Apply here
Isle of Wight Festival | June 2020 | Isle of Wight | Apply here
Beacon Festival | June 2020 | Oxford, UK | Apply here
Sea Sessions | June 2020 | Donegal, Ireland | Apply here
Leigh Folk Festival | June 2020 | Essex, UK | Apply here
Black Deer Festival | June 2020 | Kent, UK | Apply here
Kendal Calling | July 2020 | Kendal, UK | Apply here
Y Not? Festival | July 2020 | Derbyshire, UK | Apply here
Ampthill Festival | July 2020 | Bedfordshire, UK | Apply here
EskFest | July 2020 | Cumbria, UK | Apply here
Nibley | July 2020 | Cotswolds, UK | Apply here
Daxonbury Festival | July 2020 | North Bedfordshire, UK | Apply here
Techfest | July 2020 | Nottinghamshire, UK | Apply here
El Dorado | July 2020 | Herefordshire, UK | Apply here
Ipswich Music Day | July 2020 | Ipswich, UK | Apply here
Barn On The Farm | July 2020 | Gloucester, UK | Apply here
Brainchild Festival | July 2020 | East Sussex, UK | Apply here
Not a Cult Festival | July 2020 | Worcestershire, UK | Apply here
Nass Festival | July 2020 | Somerset, UK | Apply here
Beat-Herder | July 2020 | Lancashire, UK | Apply here
Ashford Festival in the Park | July 2020 | Kent, UK | Apply here
Shankra Festival | July 2020 | Lostallo, Switzerland | Apply here
Nozstock | July 2020 | Herefordshire, UK | Apply here
Boomtown | August 2020 | Hampshire, UK | Apply here
110 Above | August 2020 | Leicestershire, UK | Apply here
Off Festival | August 2020 | Katowice, Poland | Apply here
Humber Street Sesh | August 2020 | Hull, UK | Apply here
Beyond the Woods | August 2020 | Lincolnshire, UK | Apply here
Farmer Phil’s Music Festival | August 2020 | Shrewsbury, UK | Apply here
Arctangent | August 2020 | Bristol, UK | Apply here
Green Man | August 2020 | Brecon, UK | Apply here
Beautiful Days | August 2020 | Devon, UK | Apply here
Weyfest | August 2020 | Surrey, UK | Apply here
Victorious | August 2020 | Portsmouth, UK | Apply here
Valley Fest | August 2020 | Bristol, UK | Apply here
Phoenix Festival | August 2020 | Cotswolds, UK | Apply here
Cambridge Folk Festival | August 2020 | Cambridge, UK | Apply here
Off The Tracks Festival | August 2020 | Leicestershire, UK | 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
Tiny Lights Festival | June 2020 | Ymir, Canada | Apply here
Blue Ox Festival | June 2020 | Eau Claire, Wisconsin | Apply here
NXNE | June 2020 | Toronto, Canada | Apply here
Nelsonville Festival | June 2020 | Nelsonville, Ohio | Apply here
Epicenter Festival | May 2020 | Charlotte, North Carolina | Apply here
Music at the View | May 2020 | Tonasket, Washington | Apply here
Texas Music Showcase | July 2020 | San Antonio, Texas | Apply here
Red, White & Bluegrass Festival | July 2020 | Beaver Creek, Ohio | Apply here
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
Bali Spirit Festival | April 2020 | Bali, Indonesia | Apply here
Cape Town Coffee Festival | May 2020 | Cape Town, South Africa | Apply here
Bayimba International Festival | August 2020 | Uganda | Apply here
Winter Fest | August 2020 | Lesotho | Apply here
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.