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2027 Instrument Makers Application -

National Folk Festival 2027 Instrument Makers Application Form

Instrument Makers are acknowledged by the National Folk Festival as essential advocates of the past traditions and techniques of Folk Culture, and we are glad to welcome you to the Festival. Acceptance of application, site selection, layout and additional facilities available to the Instrument Maker are finalised at the discretion of The National Folk Festival. Please send any queries to artistic.director@folkfestival.org.au


FEES & INCLUSIONS

In 2027 Instrument Makers fees will be $302.50 ($275 + GST) for a one person stall or $548.90 ($499 + GST) for a two person stall. 

All successful applicants will be provided the following:

  • 3m x 3m space with a 3m frontage
  • 2 x 1.8m blowmould trestle tables
  • 2 x chairs

Instrument Makers will need to supply their own signage, display items, tablecloths, POS etc.


WHO CAN APPLY

The Instrument Makers showcased at the National Folk Festival are small businesses, craftspeople, and artists that specialise in hand made folk instruments. Commercial instrument manufacturers are encouraged to apply as Vendors at the Festival. Click here for further Vendor information.

The Instrument Maker display area is inside the Quokka building and is for acoustic instruments only. If you make electric instruments that require amplification in order to be played and auditioned, you will need to hire a 3m x 3m marquee through the Festival which will be set up just outside the Quokka. Electricity will be provided for you at no extra cost.  


LOCATION and ENTRY

Exhibition Park in Canberra, Flemington Road, Mitchell. Access to the site is via Wells Station Road (not Flemington Road). Your tickets can be collected at the artist registration/liaison booth at the Wells Station Road entrance.   

This year the Instrument Makers will be located in the Quokka pavilion next to the Festival Shop.


RETAIL DISPLAY HOURS

In completing this application, you undertake to be at your stall from Friday 26th March to Monday 29th March between 9am and 5pm each day.


WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES

In the application there is space to indicate if you would like to be included in the Instrument Maker's showcase concert, and we are seeking expressions of interest to run a workshop or class as we look to expand the opportunities for instrument makers and Festival folks to connect and learn. The Festival is all about interaction and sharing of our folk knowledge and we value your participation.


BUMP IN

Instrument Makers will set up on Thursday 25th March between 12 noon and 3pm. You will have a vehicle pass that allows you to park your car in the Access carpark behind the Quokka pavilion during these times. The Instrument Makers Coordinator will be on hand to assist you with setup and stock movement. If you require bump in outside of these times, please contact the Instrument Makers Coordinator to arrange access.


BUMP OUT

Your vehicle pass will allow you to return to the Access Carpark behind the Quokka pavilion between 3pm and 6pm on Monday 29th March to bump out. You can also bump out from 8am and 10am on Tuesday 30th March.


TICKETS & ACCOMMODATION

Instrument Makers are required to purchase 1 x Season + Camping ticket as part of their stall ($275 + GST = $302.50 total) and a second ticket for a helper can be purchased for $224 + GST, with a combined total of $548.90 ($499 + GST). An additional complementary Season + Camping ticket will be provided to any Instrument Maker who is also accepted as a performer in the Instrument showcase, as a session leader, or as a workshop instructor to ensure that they are properly supported in managing their stall whilst participating in these other activities. All tickets will include access to free on-site (unpowered) camping in the General Public area if required. If you want to book a powered camping site, this will incur an additional charge which must be paid ahead of the Festival along with your Instrument Maker stall fees. To reserve a powered site please indicate this on the form below. 

PARKING AND VEHICLE ACCESS

Vehicles may be unloaded in the Access car park behind the Quokka and then parked in the Artist Carpark behind the Quokka with a vehicle permit on display. All road signage and rules must be obeyed at all times.


THE APPLICATION PROCESS

You will receive an email on completion of this form. Please note that your application does not guarantee acceptance by the Festival. If this acknowledgement of receipt does not appear in your inbox, you may find it in your spam folder. Please adjust your settings to ensure you receive any correspondence regarding your application. Emails will come from artistic.director@folkfestival.org.au or from Helen.Ludellen@gmail.com. Please add the artistic.director@folkfestival.org.au address or the domain folkfestival.org.au to your safe senders list.

First Round applications will close on 25th October at midnight AEST, but late applications will be accepted if space allows. All applicants will receive an email notification about the status of their application no later than 27th November.

Successful applicants will then receive further information about the Festival and specifics of their stall in the following months.

 
BEFORE YOU APPLY

  • Have your social media links ready.
  • Have a suitable promotional image ready.
  • Have your bio of 100 words or less (this will be used in the printed festival program, on the website, so please write it to attract patrons to your stall).
  • We advise completing this application on a computer for your ease and comfort, although it will still work on a mobile. You can also contact the coordinator if you need help with the application form. 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Business Name
ABN
First name

Last Name
Mobile phone number
Email
Address line 1
Address line 2
Suburb
State
Postcode
Emergency contact name, email and phone number
I would like a:
If applying for a two person stall, please provide the name of the additional person.
Stall assistant name:
Please select accommodation options from below. If you and your assistant have different accommodation needs, you may select two options.
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I will require a parking pass
If you plan to set up outside the Quokka, will you need power at your stall?

 

Public Liability Insurance is required for the dates of the event. It must cover a minimum value of $20 million, and National Folk Festival Ltd must be listed as an interested party. 

Public Liability Insurance
Website or Social media link 1
Social media link 2
Promotional image (high res for the Festival Program)
Instrument Makers Bio (100 words or less)


This text is for inclusion in the Festival Program.

Are you interested in running one or more instrument making related workshops or presentations? We are interested in expanding the scope of opportunites for instrument makers to present and pass on their knowledge and skills at future festivals and are seeking expressions of interest to help inform this process. Please feel free to provide ideas in this section, including what infrastructure may be required to support the proposed activities.
Workshop, presentation or activity EOI
Would you like to participate in the Instrument Maker's Concert?
The Instrument Makers concert is an opportunity to showcase your wares in action on stage at the Festival. You can perform yourself, or ask a suitable artist to play your instruments for you. There will be an event coordinator for the Instrument Makers concert, who may be able to assist in connecting you with a musician at the Festival to perform on your instrument.
Do you have any other notes or comments?

By clicking 'submit' below you are submitting your Instrument Maker application. Please check your email for confirmation.