Open call: FOCUS Wales 2026 international festival

The 2026 event will mark the 16th year edition of the festival. Submissions are open to all new music artists of all genres worldwide through until:

• 1st wave applications deadline is 1 September.
• Final applications deadline is 5pm (UK) on 1 November.

Important information

• If selected, artists will be notified before 1 February 2026. Note: FOCUS Wales receives circa 6 000 artist applications each year, and with only a small core festival team it’s not possible for them to get back to every applicant.
• Applicants who will not hear from FOCUS Wales by 1 February will unlikely have a showcase slot for them on this occasion. However, the organisers will hold their details on file until the dates of the festival in-case a suitable slot does open up.
• FOCUS Wales does not accept applications from cover bands or tribute acts.

To be considered by the FOCUS Wales team of selectors for a showcase slot at the festival, applicants should apply here.

“Please note, we do receive circa 6,000 artist applications each year, and with only a small core festival team it's not possible for us to get back to every applicant,” the organisers said. “If you have not heard from us by 1 February then it's unlikely we will have a showcase slot for you on this occasion. We will however hold your details on file up until the dates of the festival in-case a suitable slot does open up.”

All enquiries should be submitted via email at [email protected].

View the original call here.