Future Folk Applications for the 2027 Festival are now open!

This opportunity is open to artists aged 12 to 25 years old living in South-West Victoria, Australia, and is not available to international applicants or artists residing outside Victoria.

The Future Folk program is a unique artist development, mentoring program and performance opportunity for young musicians from South-West Victoria.

Delivered in partnership with Port Fairy Folk Festival and Moyne Shire Council, this initiative supports up to ten emerging solo artists, duos or bands aged 12 – 25 through performance, mentorship, and industry networking. 

Now in its sixth year, Future Folk also includes an exciting ongoing partnership with Queenscliff Music Festival (QMF) – providing additional performance opportunities and extending the reach of this regional talent platform.

Program Information

The 2027 Future Folk Artists will embark on a program of professional development, connection building and strengthening song craft & live performance.

The Future Folk Program provides for these artists: 

• Performance Opportunities
• 20-minute live set at Fiddlers Green Stage during Port Fairy Folk Festival
• Featured spot in the Festival Arena program
• The chance to be selected for a follow-up performance at the Queenscliff Music Festival 2027
•  Mentorship and development program with music industry professionals
• All selected artists will be paid for their performance at Port Fairy Folk Festival

Stay tuned to hear about our exciting Future Folk Artist announcement in November!

Future Folk is delivered in partnership with Port Fairy Folk Festival and Moyne Shire Council’s AMPLIFY program, with funding by the Victorian Government. erly VCAL) are also eligible to apply.