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Bands, artists & DJs

Play Manorfest

Main Stage bands and Dance Stage DJs: we’re building the 2027 line-up now. Apply in about ten minutes. Local acts get priority.
Applications open
1 November 2026
Applications close
31 March 2027
Selected acts hear by
20 April 2027
Line-up announced from
1 May 2027

Two stages

Bands & artists

Main Stage

Live bands all afternoon and evening, from local favourites to the headline act, in front of thousands of people in Manor Park.

DJs

Dance Stage

DJ sets all day in the fenced Dance Stage area, with its own bar.

What we look for

  • A great live show: send us a video of you performing live
  • Local acts: Rothwell and nearby get priority
  • Sets that suit a free, family festival
  • Originals, covers or a mix are all welcome

What we provide

  • A sound check before your set
  • A drum kit on the Main Stage: bring your breakables (cymbals, snare, kick pedal) and a stool if you prefer your own
  • Parking for your vehicles
  • Fees agreed with each act

Apply to play

About ten minutes. No account needed.

Your act
Which stage?

For example indie, rock, soul or acoustic.

Town or village.

Originals or covers?

Up to 150 words. What you play, who you are and where people might have seen you.

Hear you play

A video of you playing live: YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or TikTok.

Spotify, Bandcamp, SoundCloud or your website.

Your main Instagram, Facebook or TikTok page.

JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 30MB.

The practical bits

In pounds. It helps us plan; fees are agreed with each act.

PDF, Word or image, up to 10MB.

Can you play on Sunday 29 August 2027?
Will anyone performing be under 18?

That’s fine: we’ll ask for a chaperone’s details if you’re selected.

Who we talk to

For example manager, lead singer or the DJ.

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