Although many festivals are hard to get noticed by, there are many others that are accepting applications from artists at all different levels all over the world. Don’t wait for your opportunity to come to you… Make it happen! Here are a couple festivals you can apply to play at right now.
Music Festivals You Can Apply For in 2023
Strawberry Music Festival
When: May 25-29, 2023
Where: Grass Valley, California
“Strawberry Music Festival is a five-day, family-friendly campout with live music featuring nationally recognized touring acts and local up-and-coming performing artists. This year we celebrate Strawberry 40th anniversary and are looking forward to an epic reunion…!”
https://www.instagram.com/p/Ckt84h6BNsQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Joshua Tree Music Festival
When: May 18-21, 2023
Where: Joshua Tree, California
“Founded in 2003, the bi-annual (May & Oct) Joshua Tree Music Festival is held at the gateway to the world-renowned National Park. JTMF is a resource-generating powerhouse of passionate creativity, community empowerment, and arts education for all ages. A family inclusive global music experience in the magical Mojave. Committed to radical inclusion, these four-day funky desert-style festivals create experiences where passion, purpose, family, and friends come together, and the boundary between performer and patron is blurred. The music is diverse and eclectic, from dance-world-electro-funk’n groove to soulful global-ethno melodies.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2uIrSuiMV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
NXNE
When: June 2023
Where: Toronto, Canada
From Lizzo and Post Malone to Mac Demarco and Grimes, NXNE has seen the likes of some of the biggest names in the industry right now. — “NXNE is Canada’s most important discovery music festival, presenting thousands of essential emerging artists, often just before they break, from across Canada and around the world – since 1995.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CfAcIM3NTHX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
[Click here to apply for NXNE]
Gussapolooza
When: September 15-17, 2023
Where: Cookstown, Ontario
“Gussapolooza is a place where independent artists can learn from industry professionals, meet other like-minded artists, connect with promoters and tour organizers, and bring their music careers to the next level. The festival has come a long way and we couldn’t be more proud of it. — Gussapolooza features dozens of incredible musical performances, a fully functional campground, comedy shows, artists, buskers, food, crafts, educational workshops and activities that bring people together from all over Canada.”
https://www.instagram.com/p/CkyaGkBOXtK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Dale Fuego
When: August 10, 2023
Where: Long Beach, California
This one is a single day, Latin festival experience going down in Long Beach, California. Thinking of playing a set at Dale Fuego? You’re in good company. This year, the lineup includes artists like Khea, Malu Trevejo and more. Fans flood into this festival excited to their favorite artists own the stage in such a dope location.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B1CKhb1gWeh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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Good luck!
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