2024 Maleny Music Festival expression of interest to perform will close 30 March 2024.
Please read through the following information prior to applying.
We’ve provided quite a bit of information below to give you an idea of the festival, its aims, some remuneration suggestions and other considerations.
We are seeking a mix of genres generally leaning towards original, acoustic, folk and traditional music with forays into fun party style music for evenings. We generally are not looking for cover bands. You can select your genre in a question in the form.
You can get a sense of the festival from the 2023 event - click here to view the program.
We are hoping to advise status of applications late April. We are anticipating a large volume of applications so please be patient with our responses.
David De Santi
Program Director (honorary - ie volunteer)
david@goodtunes.com.au
About the Festival
2024 will be the 11th Maleny Music Festival. It is held at the Maleny Showgrounds in existing buildings and supplementary marquees with 7 venues. Venue capacities range from 100 to 350 persons. Attendance at the Festival ranges from 1200 to 1500 people, including performers and volunteers.
Our intention is to book around 60 to 70 acts who will potentially perform 2 to 3 times over the festival. Sets are generally 30 to 60 minutes. Further guidance on performance type and considerations are below. The festival books a range of professional, semi-professional and non-professional acts.
The festival is a 'one' gate entry with ticketed/armband entry only. Onsite camping and parking is available. More info is available on our website.
The festival runs from Friday afternoon and concludes Sunday afternoon. Early bird tickets will be available soon. Subscribe via our website to be the first to know.
The festival is a non-profit event presented by volunteers from Maleny Music & Performing Arts Association Incorporated.
Performer Responsibilities
- Performers accept responsibility for their own Public Liability Insurance. When performing, you are a Festival service provider and as such, are not covered by the Festival’s public liability insurance. The festival suggests investigating insurance options with Folk Alliance Australia, see www.folkalliance.org.au and follow the links to ‘insurance’. You will need to be or become a member of Folk Alliance Australia.
- Performers also accept all responsibility for their tax obligations, superannuation and WorkCover requirements.
- In general, performers are to provide their own equipment such as guitar amps and drum kits.
- Performers are responsible for their meals and drinks. Water will be provided at stages.
Free Partner and Children's Pass
If selected to perform at the festival, free passes will be provided for partners and children (U18). Names will need to be provided by 30 September 2024 at the latest for issuing of passes.
Fee Suggestion
The festival books a range of professional, semi-professional and non-professional performers.
The following will give performers some suggestions as to what to consider requesting for remuneration if they are unsure as to what to ask for.
Performers are welcome to ask for their desired fee. Performers can provide some reasoning for the request in the form.
For this fee the festival expects performers to be available for the whole of the festival.
The festival provides free camping sites and, in some instances, may provide home stay billet accommodation based upon circumstances for interstate and international performers.
All performers fees quoted are to be totally inclusive of all costs such as GST, travel, visas, meals.
On-site camping sites for artists will be available from Thursday 7th November.
Base Local (Maleny/Sunshine Coast) Fees – Whole Festival
• Single performers – $150
• Duo – $250
• Band – $250 to $550 dependant on the number of members
• Dance groups, choirs – up to $150 or Season Tickets. A Day Pass is provided if performances are on one day only.
Base Local (Maleny/Sunshine Coast) Fees – Single Day (one gig)
• Single performers – $80
• Duo – $120
• Band – $200 to $300 dependent on number
Base Brisbane / South East Qld Fees – Whole Festival
• Single performers – $200
• Duo – $300
• Band – $300 to $700 dependant on the number of members
• Dance group, choirs – up to $250 or Season Tickets. A Day Pass is provided if performances are on one day only.
Other Australian Act Fees
Performers who are not local or Brisbane/SE QKD based might like to consider the base fees above and then add the travelling/additional costs to arrive at a figure.
International Act Fees
Fees are negotiable, but in general the offered fee can range anywhere between $500 and $2000 and more dependant on the number of performers in the act, suitability and appeal to the festival. Airfares are not provided by the festival. performers are responsible for arranging their own visas, transport to and from the festival.
Youth Performers (U18)
A Day Pass will be provided to Youth performers who perform at the festival. A Day Pass will be also provided for one parent. Prices for additional parent and siblings will be provided later.
International Acts
There are only a limited number of international acts that the festival can accept who generally are visiting Australia. The festival does not provide airfares but minimal expenses.
International acts are also to arrange their own visas and insurance. The festival can arrange home stay billet accommodation for the duration of the festival.
Selection Criteria
The following criteria is considered in performer selection:
- Act Availability – All acts selected are programmed across the festival days and are expected to be available for the entire Festival.
- Participation Level – Involvement in sessions, singalongs, workshops, theme concerts, dances, parades and children’s events where possible is a plus.
- Price – Low to modest fees are provided dependent on the number of acts, performances proposed and where they are coming from. Very limited accommodation is available however there is plenty of camping space on the festival site. Performers can indicate in the notes section if the fee proposed is negotiable as well. Performers are still welcome to provide their desired fee.
- International Acts – The festival provides modest fees only and do not provide airfares or arrange visas. Large groups should seek their own funding from their countries or other sources.
- Street acts – are welcome to apply to perform, but please be aware that the focus of the festival and the limited funds are provided towards the musical aspect of the festival.
- Volunteering – The festival welcome performers who also offer to contribute with some volunteering hours with such roles as MCs, Venue Manager, Instrument Lockup staff.
Sound Samples
Provide links to good quality video and audio recordings. Do not send attachments.
Sound Systems and Band Volumes
Please note that this is a music festival with audience members of all ages. Many venues are close to each other, therefore the sound systems provided are not large and powerful, but more for clarity and reinforcement.
Please be aware that the Program Director may intervene if stage volumes are high and are interering with other venues.
Please consider before applying if you are a loud band.