Apply to Be Part of
Rising Music Festival
2026
Testimonials
Rising Music Festival is open to a wide range of performers, creatives, and volunteers — and everything starts with one application form.
Whether you’re applying to perform at the festival, enter the Battle of the Bands, or support the event backstage, this is the place to begin.
We are offering countless opportunities for those aged 24 and under. No matter your skill or dream, we encourage anyone to get involved!
Volunteer Opportunities at Rising Music Festival
You don’t need prior festival experience to volunteer at Rising — just enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to be part of the team. Training and support are provided.
🎥 Media & ContentPhotography
Videography
Social media content capture
Interview support (artists & hosts)
Behind-the-scenes filming
🎤 Artist & Stage SupportArtist liaison / runner
Backstage support
Stage crew assistant
Set change support
Artist check-in & accreditation
🎧 Technical & Production Support
Sound crew assistant
tLighting crew assistant
DJ stage support
Equipment moving & setup
Cable management & tidy-down
🗂️ Event OperationsFestival runner
Site support & logistics
Timetable & schedule support
Wristbands, passes & access control
Front-of-house support
🧠 Artist Care & Support
Green room support
Artist welfare assistant
Chaperone support (for under-18s)
Quiet space monitoring
📋 Admin & Coordination
Volunteer coordination support
Information point helper
Artist paperwork support
Post-festival feedback & evaluation
🌱 Community & Outreach
Welcome team / meet & greet
Audience engagementYouth group support
Accessibility support
Music Festival is open to a wide range of performers, creatives, and volunteers — and everything starts with one application form.
Perform at Rising Music Festival 2026
You don’t need prior festival experience to perform at Rising — just enthusiasm, commitment, and a willingness to be part of the festival community.
The winning act will:
Headline the Saturday Truck Stage
Receive ongoing mentoring and support after the festival
Whether you’re applying to perform at the festival, enter the Battle of the Bands, or support the event backstage, this is the place to begin. Perform at the Festival
We welcome:
Bands and solo artists
Acoustic performers
DJs and electronic acts
Musical theatre performers
Spoken word artists,
Magicians and alternative performance acts.
If it belongs on a stage, we want to hear about it.
Battle of the Bands
The Battle of the Bands is part of the same application form and is not exclusive from applying to play the festival.
You can apply for both the festival and Battle of the Bands
You can apply for the festival without entering Battle of the Bands.
However, if you want the chance to headline the Saturday night Truck Stage, the Battle of the Bands is the only way to secure that slot.
Apply to Be Volunteer of Rising Music Festival