Performer Application 2023

Performer applications for 2023 are now open and will close 31st March. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of selection by the end of May.

Please note: Maldon township is plastic bag free and the festival aims to extend this green theme by being plastic disposable water bottle free so we ask all performers to bring a refillable water bottle. There will be filling stations at venues.

Venues range from a large stages with PA, to small intimate acoustic (non powered) settings.

The festival provides:

billet accommodation if req.
free camping area behind the Maldon Museum & Machinery Museum (you can access the toilets and showers in the museum) or at Mt Tarrangower (only public toilets, no showers on the mountain)
festival passes to performers, partners and their children.
free full cooked brunch Saturday and Sunday mornings (8am – 12noon) for performers and family
a no-commission CD sales venue
secure instrument lock-up in the Maldon Seniors’ rooms in the Community Centre
session & chalkboard venues.
musicians are also welcome to busk in the streets but please ask permission of the shopkeeper first and remember that there is no amplification allowed in the streets.

Please note: It is a requirement of the Maldon Folk Festival’s public liability insurance that all performers have their own Public Liability Insurance, proof of which should be provided to us on acceptance in the festival.

If you need to purchase insurance we suggest Folk Alliance Australia or Duck For Cover.

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Act Name*

Please note: this will be printed in the program as written

Contact Name:*

Performer/Manager/ Agent/Other - please specify

Phone number:*

Please use mobile for preference because we may need to call you during the festival.

Address*

Street Address City State Post code Country

Email*

please check your email address carefully because if my email to you bounces back to me that's the end 🙁

Enter Email Confirm Email

Website

Youtube:

We require a link to YouTube videos and mp3 uploads (see below). Please ensure that these work, and truly represent your quality as we use these for selection. Please contact us if you unable to supply these so we can make alternative arrangements.

Reverbnation/Soundcloud/Bandcamp etc link:

Please provide a link to your music that reflects your proposed performance at the Maldon Folk Festival, thanks. Contact us if you are unable to supply this so we can make alternative arrangements.

Performer photo*

Please upload press quality photographs, at least 300 dpi.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.

All performers in act:*

Please list the full names of all performers, including the instruments they will be playing and/or vocals. A full stage plan will be required if you are selected.

Act Description*

Please describe your act for use in the Festival Programme. (max 200 words)

Availability*

Please specify the days you are available. We do understand that Monday is not a public holiday and that you may be required at work.

Friday after 6pm

Saturday

Sunday

Monday all day

Monday to 6pm

Are you able to perform without power or mics?*

We have completely acoustic performances (i.e. NO POWER) on Saturday night at the Anglican Church and on the Victorian Goldfields Railway so this information is required for programming.

yes

Specify any other acts in which your members may be involved at this festival.*

if none, please let us know too

Are you able to offer festival workshops? If so please write a clear description for the program (max 100 words per workshop)

If you are able to offer more than one workshop please list them all for our selection.

Are you available to MC?*

yes

Festival Accommodation*

The Festival provides either free camping at Mt Tarrangower or billets. Please give an indication if you intend to camp at Mt Tarrangower, require a billet or will make your own arrangements. This will be confirmed if you are booked.

camp in performers' camping area behind the machinery museum (access to toilets and showers)

camp at Mt Tarrangower (please note NO SHOWERS here)

billet

own arrangements

Will you allow any promotional/recorded material to be used for festival advertising purposes?*

This includes both print and electronic media, social media, TV and radio.

yes

Performance Quote*

Artists will usually be booked on the basis that they will be available to perform 4 concerts, and a workshop if you offer one, throughout the whole weekend (Friday through to Monday). Please give a realistic quote on the basis of covering expenses and/or fee structure.

Fee

GST

Total Festival Fee

Tax details*

Payment will be made by direct deposit or cheque following the festival, on presentation of a valid Tax Invoice.

Registered for GST Supply Tax Invoice with ABN (stating GST has been included) before payment

Not registered for GST but have an ABN Supply Tax Invoice with ABN (stating no GST has been included) before payment.

No ABN Supply Statement by a Supplier form and will forward it before payment.

Unanswered questions?

Feel free to email Pam at: pamlyonsmgt(at)gmail.com with any queries you may have regarding performing. Please make a copy of your application before you submit it. Once you submit your application you should see a web page thanking your for your application. If you don't please try again 🙂

Finally

Once you have submitted your application you will see a web page that says we've received it. If you don't see this page please try again. If you still can't get it to work please email Pam (see above)

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.