Global music festivals that independent artists can apply to play [with links]

You can stay up-to-date with some of the latest free global music opportunities and apply to play festivals and events using Ditto Music’s opportunities map, which is regularly updated with new gigs and music competitions.\

by DITTO MUSIC

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!

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.

Apply to play festivals in the UK & Europe

Dot to Dot | Various, UK | May 2023 | Apply here

Hidden Door Festival | Edinburgh, UK | May 2023 | Apply here

Isle of Wight Festival | Isle of Wight, UK | June 2023 | Apply here

Generator LIVE | Newcastle, UK | September 2023 | Apply here

Sweden Rock Festival | Sölvesborg, Sweden | June 2023 | Apply here

The Great Escape | Brighton, UK | May 2023 | Apply here

Acoustic Festival of Britain | Uttoxeter, UK | June 2023 | Apply here 

Meadows In The Mountains | Polkovnik Serafimovo, Bulgaria | June 2023 | Apply here 

Nozstock | Herefordshire, UK | July 2023 |  Apply here 

Kite Festival | Oxford, UK | June 2023 | Apply here

Icebreaker Winter Festival | Southsea, UK | 2023 | Apply here

Latitude Festival | Suffolk, UK | July 2023 | Apply here

Elderflower fields | Sussex, UK | May 2023 | Apply here 

Black Deer Festival | Kent, UK | June 2023 | Apply here

Leigh Folk Festival | Essex, UK | June 2023 | Apply here

Barn On The Farm | Newcastle, UK | June – July 2023 | Apply here

Love Supreme Jazz Festival | East Sussex, UK | June – July 2023 | Apply here

EskFest | Cumbria, UK |July 2023 | Apply here

Tomavistas | Madrid, Spain | June 2023 | Apply here

The Eden Festival | Moffat, Scotland | June 2023 | Apply here

Kendal Calling | Cumbria, UK | July 2023 | Apply here

Blue Dot | Cheshire, UK | July 2023 | Apply here 

Belladrum | Scotland, UK | July 2023 | Apply here

Camp Bestival | Dorset, UK | July 2023 | Apply here

2000 Trees | Cotswolds, UK | July 2023 | Apply here

Tiree Music Festival | Tiree, UK | July 2023 | Apply here

Arctangent | Bristol, UK | August 2023 | Apply here

EuroBlast | Cologne, Germany | September, 2023 | Apply here

Secret Garden Party | Abbots Ripton, UK | July, 2023 | Apply here

Apply to play festivals in the USA, Canada & Latin America

Bridge City Music Festival | Minnesota, USA | July 2023 | Apply here

Strawberry | California | May 2023 | Apply here

Joshua Tree Music Festival  | Joshua Tree, California | October 2023 | Apply here

Backwoods Music Festival | Mulberry Mountain, Ozark | April 2023 |  Apply here

NXNE | Toronto, Canada | June 2023 | Apply here

Blue Ox Music Festival | Wisconsin, USA | June 2023 | Apply here

Apply to play festivals in Australia, Africa & Asia

Bali Spirit Festival | Bali, Indonesia | April 2023 | Apply her