Looking for M's most-up-to-date festival application guide? Head here to find 2026's Festival Application Guide.
Are you an emerging act keen to get on a festival bill but don’t know where to start? With an ever-growing number of events in the calendar it can be an overwhelming process, so we’ve compiled a handy guide to UK and international festivals taking artist submissions…
Most festivals are free to enter but some may have a fee, so please read the criteria carefully and research the festival to make sure your act is suitable.
If you receive an invitation to play an international showcase, you can apply for funding through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund. Find out more here.
Good luck!
