Music festivals and showcases are a great way to gain exposure and usually the ticket to more touring and collaborative opportunities. At these events you’re not just presenting your music, you’re presenting yourself, your brand, and especially your live performance. So, let’s get to work!
MENT (Ljubljana, Slovenia)
Apply here: gigmit.com/ment
Deadline: 01/10/2022
MENT Ljubljana is inviting European bands, solo performers, and live acts with concert experience and publicly accessible audio and video material to perform at its ninth edition (29–31 March 2023).
SXSW (Austin, Texas, USA)
Apply here: sxsw.com/apply
Deadline: 07/10/2022
SXSW Showcasing Artists benefit from career-changing exposure and publicity provided by the amazing mix of influential participants who attend SXSW every year.
Sharpe festival (Bratislava, Slovakia)
Apply here: sharpe.sk/apply
Deadline: 18/11/2022
Before applying, please note that the festival provides accommodation, PA & lights, catering, and an artist fee ranging from 200 to 300€. The festival does not cover travel costs. By submitting your application, you agree with the conditions above and that you are available on both dates 21st & 22nd April 2023.
Future Echoes (Norrköping, Sweden)
Apply here: futureechoes.se/apply
Deadline: 30/11/2022
We are looking for all genres of music. We would love to have so much space that we can take in all the great music out there. Unfortunately, it’s not possible. We look for original artists. We are going to be the festival where you find new cool artists.
Tallinn Music Week (Tallin, Estonia)
Apply here: tmw.ee/apply
Deadline: 12/12/2022
TMW welcomes artists from every genre across the globe to apply for a chance to play at one of the most acclaimed international music discovery festivals in Europe.
The Great Escape (Brighton, UK)
Apply here: greatescapefestival.com/apply
Deadline: 15/02/2023
The Great Escape welcomes artists from every genre across the globe to apply for a chance to play at the world’s most renowned festival for breaking new talent. You will be performing with the beautiful seaside backdrop of Brighton, where 450+ acts will be filling over 30 venues, making 10th-13th May 2023 one hell of a weekend and a great opportunity to meet key music industry figures who come to TGE looking for the next big thing.
Good luck!