Wynyard Tulip Festival 2026 – Entertainment EOI (OPEN)

We are always seeking talented and engaging performers, artists, and entertainment providers to be part of the Wynyard Tulip Festival. This is an opportunity to showcase your skills to a diverse and enthusiastic audience, contribute to a vibrant program, and be part of a memorable regional event.

We welcome a broad range of entertainment, including (but not limited to):

• Music
• Roving
• Family / children’s entertainment
• Cultural entertainment
• Eco-conscious entertainment
• Theatre / Performance Art
• Workshop / Interactive Experience
• Busking
• Comedy

If you are interested in being involved, you are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)

EOIs are accepted each event cycle; however, a new submission is required for each festival. While submissions are welcomed at any time, applications received closer to the event date may not be considered due to programming and operational constraints.

Once your submission is received, it will be reviewed in due course.

Wynyard Tulip Festival 2026 – Entertainment EOI Form

Contact Details

Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

City State Postcode

Contact Number(Required)

Secondary Contact Number

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

ABN

If you do not hold an ABN, a ‘Statement by a Supplier’ form will be required to process payment.

Entertainment Details & Requirements

Entertainment Name(Required)

Provide the official name of the act, performer, or group as it should appear in event programs and promotional material.

Entertainment Category(Required)

Music

Roving

Family / children’s entertainment

Cultural entertainment

Eco-conscious entertainment

Theatre / Performance Art

Workshop / Interactive Experience

Busking

Comedy

Other

Select all categories that best fit your entertainment.

Description of Entertainment(Required)

Outline what your entertainment involves, including style, content, and overall audience experience. Include details on performance format (e.g. stage or roving), level of audience interaction, and what makes your act distinctive. This description will be used to assess suitability for programming and audience fit.

Technical Requirements(Required)

Include any key requirements such as sound, lighting, power, space, setup, pack-down, and any equipment you will provide or require. If your requirements are complex, please provide a broad overview; you will have an opportunity to supply detailed specifications at a later stage.

Preferred Placement(Required)

Main Stage

Family / children’s area

Cultural / eco-conscious area

Roving (site wide)

Flexible (self-sufficient)

Other

Select the preferred placement for your performance. You may select more than one option. This assists with programming and allocation across the festival.

Preferred Duration(Required)

Provide your preferred performance duration in minutes. If you offer multiple set lengths, include your standard duration and any alternatives. Please note main stage performances are typically scheduled in 45-minute or 15-minute sets unless otherwise specified.

Earliest available start time(Required)

Hours

:

Minutes

AM PM AM/PM

Provide the earliest time you can commence your performance (11:00am earliest). Your preferred performance duration will be considered alongside this for scheduling, and greater availability may be prioritised during programming.

Latest available finish time(Required)

Hours

:

Minutes

AM PM AM/PM

Provide the latest time you are available to conclude your performance (9:00pm latest). Your preferred performance duration will be considered alongside this for scheduling, and greater availability may be prioritised during programming.

Indicative quote (excl. GST)(Required)

Provide your standard rate or an estimated total fee for your performance. Itemise and include any additional costs (e.g. travel and accommodation) where applicable.

Supporting Documents

Drop files here or Select files

Max. file size: 80 MB.

Please upload any relevant supporting materials, such as performance bios, technical specifications, risk assessments, promotional images, audio/visual samples, performance footage, stage plots, or quotes for services. Multiple files may be uploaded.

Do you hold Public Liability Insurance(Required)

Yes

No

Holding Public Liability Insurance may be required depending on assessed risk and will be viewed favourably. Council may cover one-off insurance for activities where appropriate.

Attach Public Liability Insurance

Drop files here or Select files

Max. file size: 80 MB.

Tell us why you would like to be part of the Wynyard Tulip Festival(Required)

Outline your interest in participating, including any connection to the festival, the region, or what you aim to contribute to the overall event experience.

Confirmation & Signature

Additional Information, Questions, or Feedback

Include any additional details, questions, or considerations relevant to your application that have not been covered elsewhere.

Signature(Required)