ARTIST APPLICATIONS
Artist applications for the 2027 Festival are open now and will close 19 July 2026 at midnight. We encourage you to consider the 2027 Festival theme of participation, and how your application supports folk culture.
Following our 60th year celebrations in 2026, the 2027 Festival will put participation at its heart. The Festival is a place where folks sing, dance, play, recite, learn and create side by side. Folk culture lives not only on stages, but in shared acts of making, listening, experiencing, and doing. By championing participation, we strengthen connections across cultures, world views, and generations. Our stories, tunes, skills and values are held, cherished, and passed on by many hands, feet, and voices. Within this living exchange, traditions flourish, breathe, and transform.
Alongside performances, we are seeking artists who are passionate and skilled in supporting learning, participation, collaborations and shared cultural experiences, for both long-term Festival goers and first-time attendees. We look forward to reviewing your applications and discovering how your offerings might help us shape an incredible 2027 National Folk Festival. Click to apply:
Additionally, our Community Arts Program provides hands-on workshops, collaborative projects and a place to meet like-minded folk, share your craft, and inspire others. If you’re a maker, crafter, or folk artist with skills to share, we want to hear from you! Please use the tailored form below to apply to run a Community Arts workshop.
