Kelburn Garden Party 2026: Artist Application

Kelburn Garden Party 2026: Artist Application
Each year we have a limited number of slots at the festival that we can offer to artists via applications. These are mostly for live bands, but may also include DJs, solo artists, cabaret performers, visual artists and spoken word artists. Please apply below.

We usually receive a large number of applications, and we don't have the resources to reply to each one - so apologies for that in advance. In general we look for live acts who have one or more releases under their belt and/or experience performing at venues, events, festivals etc - so if you have yet to reach this stage of your journey, perhaps check back next year.

PLEASE NOTE: Kelburn has a unique music policy and we don't programme much indie / rock at all. We love folk, soul, funk, psyche, jazz, dance and electronic music as well as the weird and wonderful. Please consider whether your act is appropriate for us before applying, you can view our past line-ups on our website under the Gallery tab.

The deadline for applications is the end of the year. If we are interested in taking your application further, we'll be in touch around then or early 2026.

Thanks for taking the time X
Your Name:*
Your Artist / Group Name:*
Your Email Address:*
example@example.com
Where are you based?*
How would you best categorise you / your group?*

BandSolo artistSpoken WordVisual ArtsWalkabout / cabaretDJOther
How many years have you been performing?*
Give a short description of your group / music / practice. Please do not list where you have played or who you have supported etc - this is not relevant.*
Instagram account (if relevant):
Spotify (if relevant):
Bandcamp (if relevant):
Website (if relevant):
Please link to you best song / mix / video here (required)*
Thank you for taking the time to fill this in. If we wish to take this application further we will be in touch in due course. Have a great day X
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