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

 

Fueling the Fire Tour | 11-21 October 2018 | UK-wide | Apply here by 31 August

Eurosonic Noorderslag | 17-20 January 2018 | Groningen, Netherlands | Apply by 1 September

Red Bull Music Academy | September/October 2018 | Berlin, Germany | Apply by 4 September

Lechlade Festival | 25-27 May 2018 | Lechlade, Gloucestershire | Apply by 30 November

Dart Music Festival | 11-13 May 2018 | Dartmouth, Devon | Apply here ASAP

Future Music Forum | 13-15 September | Barcelona, Spain | Apply here ASAP

Sweden Rock | June 2018 | Sölvesborg, Sweden | Apply here ASAP

K2AV Sessions | Year-round | Liverpool | Apply here anytime

 

Current USA & Canada opportunities

 

Treefort Music Festival | 21-25 March 2018 | Boise, Idaho | Apply here by 18 December 2017

Jazz Fest | 27 April - 7 May 2018 | New Orleans, Louisiana | Apply here ASAP

HONK! Festival | 6 -8 October | Somerville, Massachusetts | 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

 

Upstart Singer-Songwriter Award | Win $10,000 grant | Enter here by 31 August 2017

Sydney Blues & Roots Festival | 27-29 October / 16-18 June | Sydney, NSW | Apply here ASAP

Jungle Love Festival | November 30 - December 2 | Imbil, QLD | Apply here ASAP

The Age Music Victoria Award Submissions | Apply here by 31 August 2017

Numurkah Foodbowl | October 20 - 22 | Apply here ASAP

 

 

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.