If you’re looking to get yourself on a festival line-up in 2025, then you've come to the right place.
Many UK and international festivals are now welcoming artist applications, which, for the most part, you can do for free — though do be aware that some events require you to pay a fee in order to be considered. Make sure to read each festival’s submission criteria carefully when doing your research.
If you receive an invitation to play at an international showcase next year, you can apply for funding through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund.
Did you know that you can earn royalties from your live shows, including festival sets? Whether you've played a local show, a festival slot or a DJ set, don't leave your royalties on stage – report your live shows to us via your online account.
We hope to see you playing on a festival stage next year — good luck!
Information correct as of 28/10/2024. If you represent a festival and your event isn't yet included in the below guide, please get in touch via our social media channels @PRSForMusic.
February 2025 Festivals
22: Soultrane Festival, Belfast - Apply here (deadline to apply is 31 October)
TBC: Hastings Music Festival, Hastings – Apply here
March 2025 Festivals
7-15: SXSW, Austin, USA – Apply here (deadline to apply is 31 October)
April 2025 Festivals
5-6: Cro Cro Land Festival, London - Apply here (deadline to apply is 24 December)
May 2025 Festivals
2-4: LOOPFEST, Shrewsbury – Apply here
2-4: Lovin’ Life Music Fest, Charlotte, USA – Apply here
2-4: Teddy Rocks, Blandford, Dorset – Apply here
2-5: Crossover Festival, Nottingham – Apply here
3-4: Sound City, Liverpool - Apply here
7-11: Bali Spirit Festival, Ubud, Bali – Apply here
8-10: Focus Wales, Wrexham - Apply here
14-17: The Great Escape, Brighton – Apply here (registrations close in February 2025)
16-18: Dart Music Festival, Dartmouth – Apply here
17: Recfest, Portchester – Apply here
23-25: In It Together Festival, Margam, Wales – Apply here
23-26: Elderflower Fields, Ashdown Forest, Sussex – Apply here
24-25: Dot to Dot Festival, Bristol and Nottingham – Apply here
30-1 June: Wychwood Festival, Cheltenham – Apply here (applications close on 2 March 2025)
June 2025 Festivals
2-7: SXSW London - Apply here (applications close on 13 January 2025)
4-7: Sweden Rocks, Sölvesborg, Sweden – Apply here
6-8: Home Farm Festival, Chilthorne Domer, Somerset – Apply here
7-8: Exeter Respect, Exeter – Apply here
20-22: Sign of the Times, Little Hadham, Hertfordshire – Apply here (deadline to apply is 30 November)
25-29: Glastonbury Festival, Pilton – The 2025 Emerging Talent Competition has yet to be announced.
July 2025 Festivals
3-6: Gate to Southwell Festival, Southwell – Apply here
3-6: Barn On The Farm, Gloucestershire – Apply here
3-6: Folk in a Field, Bradmoor Woods, West Acre – Apply here
4-6: Love Supreme, Glynde Place, East Sussex - Apply here
9-12: 2000trees, Cheltenham - Apply here
10-12: Eskfest, Eskdale Valley, Lake District – Apply here (applications close on 1 February 2025)
11-13: Priddy Folk Festival, Mendip Hills – Apply here
11-13: Mostly Jazz Funk & Soul Festival, Birmingham – Apply here
19-20: Splendour, Wollaton Park, Nottingham – Apply here
24-27: WOMAD, Charlton Park, Wiltshire – Apply here (deadline to apply is 22 December)
25-27: Together Again, Bolesworth Castle, Cheshire – Apply here
31-2 August: Belladrum Festival, Belladrum Estate, Scotland – Apply here
31-3 August: Camp Bestival, Lulworth Castle, Dorset – Apply here
August 2025 Festivals
1-3: Back Doune The Rabbit Hole, Cardross Estate, Scotland – Apply here
1-3: OFF Festival, Katowice, Poland – Send your application to: muzyka@off-festival.pl.
6-10: Boomtown, South Downs National Park, Hampshire – Apply here
7-11: Bloodstock, Catton Park, Derbyshire – Apply here
13-16: ArcTanGent Festival, Bristol – Apply here
14-17: Green Man Festival, Bannau Brycheiniog, Wales – Apply here
14-18: Meadows In The Mountains, Smolyan, Bulgaria - Apply here
16: On The Meadow Festival, London – Apply here
22-24: Big Feastival, Cotswolds – Apply here
22-25: Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Shrewsbury – Apply here
23-25: Wokingham Festival, Wokingham – Apply here
29-31: British Country Music Festival, Blackpool – Apply here
29-31: Moseley Folk & Arts, Birmingham – Apply here
October 2025 Festivals
TBC: Brighton Early Music Festival, Brighton – Apply here
