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KVFF Youth Music
Competition is ON!

Young folk, acoustic and roots musicians - this is your moment.
We’re looking for talented young artists, ages 24 and under, to help bring the next generation of folk to the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.
Image by Wiktoria Skrzekotowska

Competition Details

Image by Alexander Shatov
Prizes

 🏆 Winner – Play a prime main stage gig at KVFF and $500 cash
🎤 3 Runners Up – Perform shows at Servo Port Kembla or La La La’s
🎟️  Ticket sales you generate to be split between runner's up

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Dates

  • Entries are open from 1st April to 31st May

  • Winner announced first week in June

  • KVFF Festival 16–18 October 2026

How to Enter
1. 🎥  Post a reel of you performing live

2. 🤝  Tag @kvfolkfest and add us as collaborator
3. 💬  Tell us why you want to be part of KVFF
4. 📣  Share your reel and encourage people to like and share

5. Apply to be a Youth Performer at KVFF. This provides us with contact details and useful info about your act.​

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👏 Reels approved by the KVFF committee will be shared on our page.

Upcoming Live Performance Space Opportunities
Check out these live-music-loving venues where you can perform and create some reels for the competition.
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