Open call: MTN Bushfire 2024 trader applications

Trader applications are only available online until 29 February. Links to the application forms can be found on MTN Bushfire social media platforms as well as the MTN Bushfire website.

Winner of Best Responsible Event at the WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards in 2017 and through #GREENYOURFIRE, MTN Bushfire is firmly committed to promoting socially and environmentally sustainable policies and practices throughout the product value chain, in collaboration with Bushfire’s packaging and recycling partners.

As such, the festival invites experienced and socially conscious vendors with high-quality products that are sourced and produced locally using eco-friendly packaging. #BRINGYOURFIRE is the festival’s mandate to collectively enact positive social and environmental change.

The Bushfire trader policies are inclusive, small business focused, and promote ethical and fair trade.

Trader profiles:

• Food vendor: The festival welcomes seasoned vendors with authentic quality cuisine. This includes ready-to-eat fresh produce, gourmet street food and artisanal beverages.
• Craft vendor: Company or artisan producing original crafts of high quality that positively contribute to the environment and their communities.
• Experiential services: Applicants looking to enhance the festival experience for festival guests. e.g., fitness, yoga, face-painting, etc.   

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of quality and uniqueness, creativity, experience, considered professional setup as well as quality of customer service.

Note: Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. Applicants who do not receive a response by 29 March 2024, should consider their application unsuccessful for this year. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend an orientation workshop in person at House on Fire or virtually. 

Traders are reminded that MTN Bushfire is a 100% cashless environment, using the NFC chips on festival wristbands for transactions. MTN Bushfire is committed to being an eco-friendly event and all traders are required to use eco-friendly packaging.

“We look forward to receiving your application, and to see how you can #bringyourfire in 2024,” MTN Bushfire said.

Globally infused, authentically African and proudly eSwatini, MTN Bushfire is one of the most diverse and inclusive music and arts festivals in Africa. The family-friendly event attracts people from over 60 countries and welcomes over 20 000 festivalgoers during the course of the festival weekend.

All queries relating to trading at the festival should be addressed via email at traders@bush-fire.com.

View the original call here.