Artist Application PFFF 2026 -




Port Fairy Folk Festival Artist Application 2026


Thank you for taking the time to apply to play at Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026. We make sure to listen to every submission we get, however, based on the huge number of acts that apply we will not be able to respond to everyone and apologise if you do not hear from us.

Please fill in the following details with care and good luck from the Port Fairy Folk Festival team!

Artist / Act Name
Contact Type
Select who is making this application on behalf of the act.
First Name
Last Name
Email
Contact Phone Number
Country
In which country is the Act/Artist based?
Performance Type
Genre
Please Select your Act's Primary Genre
Secondary Genre
Please select your Act's secondary genre
Has the Artist/Act performed at PFFF Before?
Please advise if your act has performed at Port Fairy Folk Festival in previous years 
Does this artist share performers with another artist applying for the 2026 festival? If so, which artist/s?
Are any of the Act Members Under 18?
Available for Concerts
Available for Workshops/Masterclasses
Available For Themed Concerts & Collaborations
Available for performances in the Children's & Family Area/Stage
Website
Instagram
Instagram handle
Facebook
Facebook handle
Best Audio Link
Please provide best link to listen to song / audio by your Act (e.g. Spotify, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Apple Music)
Best Video Link
Please provide best link to view video by your Act (e.g Youtube, Vimeo, social media upload, fileshare link)
Best Live Video Link
Please provide best live video link which if successful we will use across our channels to promote your performance at the festival.
Press Photo
Please provide both portrait and landscape orientation for our online content needs.
Tech specs
(MAX SIZE 5MB)
Please provide stage plot and input list in one document.
Please supply 200 word bio for website
Please supply 70 word bio for print
Dates Available 2026
Note that we give preference to Artists who are available for two or more dates across the festival weekend.
Fee for 2 Performances ($AU)
Please quote your expected fee in $AU, excluding GST.
Fee for 3 Performances ($AU)
Please quote your expected fee in $AU, excluding GST.
Fee for 4 Performances ($AU)
Please quote your expected fee in $AU, excluding GST.
Willing to negotiate fee?
Tax Status for payment
ABN (Australian Business Number)
GST Registered
Please indicate if you are/are not registered for Australian Goods & Services Tax
ACCOMMODATION

The Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place in a small regional village in South West Victoria. Accommodation options are very limited in the area. The majority of accommodation that we can provide is camping and or homestay/billet, and a very limited selection of motel or house options. Accommodation will be discussed with you if your application is successful in going to the shortlisting process. 
Performers happy to camp
If you choose camping, you will need to be able to supply your own camping gear, including tent. 
Performers happy to glamp
Glamping tents are located next to the festival site. All bedding and towels are provided, as well as a communal area to charge your devices. No cooking or refrigeration facilities provided. 
Performers happy to billet
This is shared / homestay-style accommodation.
Performers are happy to stay in Warrnambool (approx. 20km from festival site)
There are many accommodation options available in Warrnambool which is a 25 minute drive from the Festival Site. The festival supplies a shuttle service on request for artists to and from festival site/Port Fairy.
Estimated number of people in tour party
Please enter total number of persons included in performance / touring party
Performers will have $20 million of public liability insurance over performance period valid in Australia.
Any other notes you would like to let us know?
Agreement

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

AVAILABILITY:
We book acts on the basis that they are available for shows over the entire Festival period. Exceptions are only at the discretion of the Program Director and are to be discussed prior to submitting an application. Please note for children's and street performers the expectation is up to six performances across the Festival weekend.

PUBLIC LIABILITY: To play Port Fairy or any other Australian festival it is mandatory to have insurance that covers each act member. We will require a copy of your PLI Certificate of Currency no later than 28 days prior to your first performance at the event.

TAX & WORKCOVER: The artist agrees to arrange and comply with their own tax and work cover obligations. International acts must cover Health Insurance, Visas, Tax & PL Insurance.

APRA: All Artists are to supply set lists to APRA at completion of performances so they may be supplied to APRA/AMCOS for royalty distribution.

MERCHANDISE: The festival merchandise commission is 25% plus GST. Side of stage sales and signings will run in accord with PFFF policy.

QUOTES: Quoted Fee must be in $AU excluding GST. Please include all travel costs, per diems and meals in your quoted fee.

RIDERS & GUEST PASSES: The Festival is not in a position to provide meals and/or hospitality riders or complimentary guest passes.

  • I am the responsible contact person authorised to represent the act and will advise on any changes to details outlined in this application.
  • If you are an international artist, I/we understand that if we do not have an Australian based organisation with suitable tax status and an Australian Business Number, I/we will need to apply for an ABN and likely respective Withholding Tax Exemption. If this is not supplied, we understand that Port Fairy Folk Festival will be required to withhold 47% of final payment or any updated amount as defined by the Australian Tax Office.
  • I acknowledge that there are no hospitality riders or complimentary ticket allocations.
  • I will advise of any lineup conflicts that may arise with other acts applying for the festival.
  • I have read and understand the Terms and Conditions.