> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.hypebot.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Global music festivals that independent artists can apply to play [with links] - URL: https://www.hypebot.com/global-music-festivals-that-independent-artists-can-apply-to-play-with-links/ - Published: 2023-01-09T15:08:00.000Z - Updated: 2023-01-09T15:08:05.000Z - Description: 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. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2023/01/global-music-festivals-that-independent-artists-can - Author: Alana Bonilla - Tags: DIY Advice & Tips, Live & Ticketing, DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 09:44 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](https://dittomusic.com/en/blog/latest-music-opportunities/?ref=hypebot.com)** 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. ![Blog hero image](https://media.graphassets.com/resize=fit:clip,width:996,/xV0JAn2GTbiZfQRucTWO) --- ### Apply to play festivals in the UK & Europe **Dot to Dot** | Various, UK | May 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.dottodotfestival.co.uk/contact-us/?ref=hypebot.com) **Hidden Door Festival** | Edinburgh, UK | May 2023 | [Apply here](https://hiddendoorarts.org/live-music-call-2023/?ref=hypebot.com) **Isle of Wight Festival** | Isle of Wight, UK | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://hotvox.co.uk/iow-competition-entry/?ref=hypebot.com) **Generator LIVE** | Newcastle, UK | September 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.generatorlive.org.uk/applynow?ref=hypebot.com) **Sweden Rock Festival** | Sölvesborg, Sweden | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.swedenrock.com/en/festival/artists/band-applications-srf?ref=hypebot.com) **The Great Escape** | Brighton, UK | May 2023 | [Apply here](https://ems.greatescapefestival.com/artist-application/?%5Fga=2.233980766.1329244306.1664972859-827003780.1664972859&ref=hypebot.com) **Acoustic Festival of Britain** | Uttoxeter, UK | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://acousticfestival.co.uk/artists-application/?ref=hypebot.com) **Meadows In The Mountains** | Polkovnik Serafimovo, Bulgaria | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.meadowsinthemountains.com/faq?ref=hypebot.com) **Nozstock** | Herefordshire, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://nozstock.com/get-involved/artists-traders/?ref=hypebot.com) **Kite Festival** | Oxford, UK | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://kitefestival.co.uk/contact-us/?ref=hypebot.com) **Icebreaker Winter Festival** | Southsea, UK | 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.icebreakerfestival.com/applications?ref=hypebot.com) **Latitude Festival** | Suffolk, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.latitudefestival.com/information-category/contact-us/?ref=hypebot.com) **Elderflower fields** | Sussex, UK | May 2023 | [Apply here](https://south.elderflowerfields.co.uk/performer-application/?ref=hypebot.com) **Black Deer Festival** | Kent, UK | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://blackdeerfestival.com/contact/?ref=hypebot.com) **Leigh Folk Festival** | Essex, UK | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.leighfolkfestival.com/get-involved/?ref=hypebot.com) **Barn On The Farm** | Newcastle, UK | June – July 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.barnonthefarm.co.uk/contact-us?ref=hypebot.com) **Love Supreme Jazz Festival** | East Sussex, UK | June – July 2023 | [Apply here](https://lovesupremefestival.com/contact-us/?ref=hypebot.com) **EskFest** | Cumbria, UK |July 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.eskfest.com/?ref=hypebot.com) **Tomavistas** | Madrid, Spain | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.tomavistasfestival.com/en/contact/?ref=hypebot.com) **The Eden Festival** | Moffat, Scotland | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://edenfestival.co.uk/get-involved/?ref=hypebot.com) **Kendal Calling** | Cumbria, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.kendalcalling.co.uk/information/contact?ref=hypebot.com) **Blue Dot** | Cheshire, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.discoverthebluedot.com/info/contact/?ref=hypebot.com) **Belladrum** | Scotland, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://tartanheartfestival.co.uk/contact/?ref=hypebot.com) **Camp Bestival** | Dorset, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://dorset.campbestival.net/info/contact-us?ref=hypebot.com) **2000 Trees** | Cotswolds, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/2000treesBandApp?ref=hypebot.com) **Tiree Music Festival** | Tiree, UK | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://tireemusicfestival.co.uk/artist-submissions/?ref=hypebot.com) **Arctangent** | Bristol, UK | August 2023 | [Apply here](https://arctangent.co.uk/info/get-involved/?ref=hypebot.com) **EuroBlast** | Cologne, Germany | September, 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.euroblast.net/en/contact/?ref=hypebot.com) **Secret Garden Party** | Abbots Ripton, UK | July, 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.secretgardenparty.com/Join-in?ref=hypebot.com) --- ### Apply to play festivals in the USA, Canada & Latin America **Bridge City Music Festival** | Minnesota, USA | July 2023 | [Apply here](https://bridgecitymusicfestival.com/applications?ref=hypebot.com) **Strawberry** | California | May 2023 | [Apply here](https://strawberrymusic.com/participate/?ref=hypebot.com) **Joshua Tree Music Festival** | Joshua Tree, California | October 2023 | [Apply here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1F715iwSjmCTioym1-QhYN3yGl1yMwTvzrR8Qw5m2UCw/viewform?edit%5Frequested=true&ref=hypebot.com) **Backwoods Music Festival** | Mulberry Mountain, Ozark | April 2023 | [Apply here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMGVipnaq6wRouI5F9g49JzBsAIqxAf3Rq6U0Y0aSZwyLy6A/viewform?ref=hypebot.com) **NXNE** | Toronto, Canada | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.nxne.com/registration?ref=hypebot.com) **Blue Ox Music Festival** | Wisconsin, USA | June 2023 | [Apply here](https://www.blueoxmusicfestival.com/contact/local-band-submission/?ref=hypebot.com) --- ### Apply to play festivals in Australia, Africa & Asia **Bali Spirit Festival** | Bali, Indonesia | April 2023 | [Apply her](https://www.balispiritfestival.com/get-involved/applications/?ref=hypebot.com#1563343774780-cacf74b5-4d48)