Some guidelines for potential applicants - 

The following information may help you decide whether you should apply to perform at Jamberoo.

International Performers - There are only a limited number of international performers we accept who generally are visiting Australia. We DO NOT PROVIDE AIRFARES but minimal expenses. International artists are also to arrange their own visas.

We select performers mainly by the following criteria:

a) Type of material performed - Folk style performers are preferred, with minor inclusion of other musical elements. We generally don't book performers who solely perform Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Pop or Country as we find there are more than enough 'folk style' performers around.

b) Type of performances - Performers with workshops and theme presentations are always more favoured rather than just concert performers. Also performers who can play for seniors, children and dancers are also sought, although not essential. Performers who can stay the whole Festival and participate in sessions and the general festival atmosphere are also highly considered.

c) Price! of course - Modest fees are provided dependent on the number of performers and where they are coming from. Accommodation may be provided but preference is for performers to make their own camping arrangements adjacent to the Festival. The limited indoor accommodation is generally further away from the Festival site and in Kiama, about 10km away.

d) International Performers - We provide modest fees only and DO NOT PROVIDE AIRFARES or ARRANGE VISAS. Large groups should seek their own funding from their countries.

e) Partners - We welcome performers partners and children - providing their details are supplied in the application in advance.

f) Street performers, buskers, artists - are more than welcome to apply to perform but please be aware that the focus of the festival and the limited funds are provided towards the musical aspect.

g) The Festival is run by volunteers including a number of musicians and dancers and survives solely on ticket sales and sponsorship.

All performance fees submitted are to include GST if applicable and any travel costs to get to and from Jamberoo.

Registration Instructions - 

1. Go to the On-Line Performer Application. You should receive an acknowledgement message that your application has been submitted.

2. Go to the STAGE PLAN page and PRINT OFF the form and return with recordings, photographs and supporting information to Illawarra Folk Festival, PO Box 139, Keiraville, NSW, 2500.

3. If you can also provide some time over the Festival as a Volunteer then go to the Volunteer Registration.

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