WE CREATE MARKET APPLICATION -VICTORIOUS FESTIVAL 2026

WE CREATE MARKET TRADERS

These pitches are excusively for Portsmouth based businesses.

Thank you for your interest in applying to trade at Portsmouth Creates 'We Create Market' at Victorious Festival - Friday 28th, Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th August 2026. 

Before completing this application, you must read the WCM Market Pack, available to download on the next page and on our website:
https://www.victoriousfestival.co.uk/info-category/trading-at-victorious/

 

Please note:

EXCLUSIVE AREA INFORMATION

- Only Portsmouth based businesses may apply.

- Portsmouth Creates will subsidise 50% of the pitch fee. You will therefore only be charged a reduced rate of £250 (+VAT).

- You will be supplied with a 3x3m wooden market structure ("hut"). These provide cover from adverse weather and can be drilled closed at the end of the trading day for security.  

- You must be able to trade for the full event duration. 

MULTIPLE UNIT APPLICATIONS

- A separate application form must be submitted for each stall you wish to apply for.

APPLICATION SUCCESS/INVOICE/PAYMENT

- If your application is successful, you will receive a Pitch Confirmation by email. Once approved, an invoice will be issued.
- Full payment (including electricity, green deposit, and any additional charges) must be made by bank transfer to Victorious Festivals Ltd within 14 days.
- Your pitch is not secured until payment has been received. If payment is not made within this timeframe, the pitch may be offered to another trader.

Please be aware that across certain product types, we may be operating a brand exclusivity policy. In these instances, you will be required to ensure that all stock you offer for sale within the relevant product categories are from the designated brand(s).

In certain instances, you may also be required to purchase such products from a specified third party. More information on this will be discussed with you upon successful application.

Victorious Festival is striving to reduce it's impact on the environment, this is especially important to us as we are lucky enough to host our festival right next to the Sea.

In partnership with the AIF's #DrasticOnPlastic initiative we plan to eliminate single-use plastics. We kicked this off in 2018 and are commited to continue the project with further steps in place. Listed below are initiatives you must uphold if your application to trade at our event is successful:-

-No plastic straws
-No polystyrene
-Only bio-degradable glitter to be used / sold
-Only bio-degradable/recyclable serve wear, stirrers, cutlery, cups, bags etc.

RECYCLING - We will have various recycling points for all traders to utilise onsite. They will be located behind runs of caterers. You must flat pack and store all recyclable materials within these areas rather than use the general waste bins. Further info on this will be available closer to the event.

All traders are required to put up a Green Deposit.

Market Trader Green Deposits are set at £50 per pitch. All Green Deposits will be added to your invoice if your application is successful. Green Deposits will be returned within 30 days after the event, provided your designated pitch has been left tidy and in good order and relevant account details have been provided. If your pitch is not left tidy and in good order then Victorious Festivals Ltd. have the right to retain all or part of your Green Deposit. 

Please enter the account details of the account you would like your green deposit returned to upon inspection of a clean and tidy pitch:

N.B No charges can be made to this account, this will only be used to return monies owed to you.

This information will not be kept on file, and deleted if your application is unsuccessful. If you're application is successful, this information will be deleted post-event.

Victorious Festival is committed to being an inclusive event, welcoming Deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent festivalgoers, crew, and performers. To ensure an accessible experience for everyone, we ask all traders to prioritize accessibility at their stalls and venues.

We work closely with Attitude is Everything  to assess and improve accessibility standards across the festival, including the markets and bars. Remember, not all disabilities are visible.

Here’s a summary of key guidelines to follow:

Step-Free Access
- Ensure your stall provides step-free access wherever possible.
- If your structure has a raised level, include a ramped entrance and exit.

Entrances and Access Routes
-  Keep entrances clear, with a minimum width of 1.2m for wheelchair users.
- Avoid placing unnecessary barriers (e.g., A-boards or displays) in access routes.
- Queue systems must be at least 1.2m wide.

Ramps
- Ramps must have a minimum gradient of 1:12, solid handrails, and kickboards along
the edges.
- Use non-slip, textured surfaces like roof felt.

Flooring
- Avoid raised flooring where possible. If necessary, ensure ramped access with a
minimum width of 1.2m.
- Flooring must be flat, non-slip, and free of trip hazards.

Counters
- Counters should ideally include a lowered section (below 850mm) for wheelchair
users, with a recessed area underneath for ease of access.
- If this isn’t possible, staff should accommodate by taking orders directly in front of
the counter.

Seating Areas
- Ensure routes around seating areas are accessible and leave space for wheelchair
users at tables.

Large Print Price Lists
- Provide laminated price lists in easy-to-read formats (Arial, 18pt font, black text on
white background).
- Picture-based menus are also encouraged.

Be Friendly and Inclusive
- Train your team to assist all customers with patience and kindness. Patience,
kindness and offering extra help will make all the difference to some customers.
- Most disabilities are not visible—be proactive in offering help.
- Display a sign explaining how customers can request additional assistance.

Together, we can ensure Victorious Festival is a welcoming and inclusive experience for all.

It is essential that the Application Checklist below is fully completed with the submission of this online application form.

If any required documentation is missing from your application then it will not be considered.

Should any documents be up for renewal before or during the event then please provide evidence of your current document. If your application is successful then it is your responsibility to provide us with the renewed document 14 days BEFORE the opening of the event.

If successful, payment (inc. electricity, green deposit & any other charges) by bank transfer to Victorious Festivals Ltd is due upon receipt of invoice.

Your pitch offer is not guaranteed until this payment has been received. You will have a maximum of 14 days to pay, otherwise the pitch will be offered to another trader.

Please send any other docs or questions you may have to concessions@victoriousevents.co.uk.