2026 Granny Smith Festival Artist Application - Granny Smith Festival

PERFORMER APPLICATION FORM

 

Thank you for taking the time to apply to perform at the 2026 Granny Smith Festival. 

Please note that this will not be a paid performance. All groups are required to have $20 Million of Public Liability Insurance to perform.

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 2 August 2026.

Please fill in the below form clearly and concisely.


ABOUT YOU

Please fill in all the fields

Group Name
This will be your advertised group name in the program
Name of Organisation
First Name
Last Name
Mobile
Email
Business Street Number
Business Street Name
Suburb
Postcode
Are you or your organisation based in the City of Ryde LGA?
Contact name for the day
Contact number for the day
Please provide at least one media link from the below 4 options
Website link:
Facebook link:
Instagram link:
YouTube link:

About the Performance

Type of Performance
Please provide a description of what you will be performing
Does your performance include a Cultural Element?
Multicultural performances are artistic showcases—such as dance, music, theatre, and storytelling—that celebrate the traditions, heritage, and artistic expressions of diverse ethnic and cultural groups. They are designed to promote cross-cultural understanding, preserve cultural identities, and foster inclusion within a community. 
Please provide more details of your culturally diverse performance.
Number of Performers
Do you have any performers who are under the age of 18 years old?
Duration of Performance in minutes
Please note that due to high demand, you may not be able to perform for your entire requested length. City of Ryde Council staff have the right to reduce performance times on the day should the stage be running behind schedule. We ask that all performers strictly stick to their allocated performance time.
Stage set up time required in minutes
Stage Pack down time
Number of chairs required
Number of microphones required
If you require a microphone/s, please specify what type/s of microphone you will need
E.g. Handheld / Mic Stand / Condenser
Backing Track?
If you require a backing track, you will need to provide it on the day via USB. Please also make sure that you bring a second backup on the day.
AV Requirements
E.g. DI Boxes, Amplifier, Drum Kit or other backline 

Stages


Eastwood Oval Stage performances from 9.30am to 5.30pm  (stage dimensions 12 x 8m)

Trelawney Street Stage performances from 10.45am to 3.30pm  (stage dimensions 9.6 x 7.2m and only accessible stage)

Plaza Stage performances from 9.30am to 5.30pm  (stage dimensions 6 x 6m)

Gypsy Wagon Stage performances from 11.00am to 3.30pm (only suitable for solo and duo artists)

K-Town Madang Stage performances from 10.00am to 2.00pm (stage dimensions 6 x 4.8m)
Performance space in square metres required
Please see an example below to work out squared meter requirements.
Primary Preferred Location
Secondary Preferred Location
Preferred performance time window
Please note that previous stage allocations and timings do not indicate what you'll be allocated for the 2026 Festival.
Where possible, we will aim to accommodate your requests.

Please select all applicable times;
Have you performed at a previous Granny Smith Festival?
What stage? (i.e. Oval, Trelawney, Plaza)
Blurb for the MC
This will be used by the MC to introduce the group/performance onto the stage and will be read word for word (max. 90 words)
Any additional comments?
Why do you want to play/perform at our festival?
Please upload a photo of your group
If you would like to provide a promotional photo of your group please do so here. Please note this photo may be used to promote your performance to the public.

Insurance & Consent

Public Liability Insurance
In order to perform on stage you need at least $20 million public liability insurance. Please attach a copy of your Certificate of Currency here.
Public Liability Insurance Expiry Date
If your Public Liability Insurance (PLI) expires between now and the event (Saturday 17 October 2026), you are required to forward a copy of your updated PLI at the below listed expiry date.
Photography Consent
By selecting yes you agree to allow the City of Ryde and its agents to use and reproduce photography and video, in which you and/or your group may appear, taken at the 2026 Granny Smith Festival in printed and internet based publications and promotional materials. By participating you waive any right to inspect and approve photographs or video or to receive compensation for the use of this material.
Photography Consent for performers under 18 years old
If there are performers under 18 years of age, you give an undertaking that you have obtained all necessary parental and/or guardian consents for those performers to be photographed and/or filmed in accordance with this consent, including the right for the City of Ryde to reproduce such material in printed and internet‑based publications and promotional materials. You agree to provide evidence of such consents upon request.
I agree not to use or distribute balloons or single-use plastic promotional items at the event.

City of Ryde is committed to reducing our environmental footprint. As part of the City of Ryde's commitment to the environment and its Reduce Single-Use Plastics policy, this event has been designated as a 'Waste Wise Event.' Council has implemented guidelines which require participants and the community to phase out single use plastics, minimise waste and recycle what cannot be reused.
If my $20 million public liability insurance has expired after the 2nd August, I will send through my updated copy.
I understand the performance in the 2026 Granny Smith Festival will not result in any payment from the City of Ryde Council.
Duration of Performance
I agree that City of Ryde Council staff have the right to reduce performance times should the stage be running behind schedule. I agree my performance will strictly stick to our allocated performance time.
City of Ryde Artist Register
Would you like to join the City of Ryde's Artist Register to be notified of performance and professional development opportunities for artists in City of Ryde?
To be eligible to join you must live, work or study in the City of Ryde LGA.
By selecting yes you will be contacted by the City of Ryde regarding your eligibility to join.
I acknowledge and accept that my performance at the 2026 Granny Smith Festival is entirely at my own risk
Indemnity clause
The participant agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the City of Ryde against any loss, liability, actions, claims, demands, damages and expenses incurred or suffered by the City of Ryde in connection with or arising in any way out of the participant’s participation during their stage performance.
I agree to comply with any reasonable request by the organisers, City of Ryde representative or other person authorised by the organisers
In completing this form you will be prompted to supply personal information for the purposes of the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW).The supply of this information is voluntary. If you cannot provide, or do not wish to provide the information requested, the Council may be unable to process your application form. Council is required under the Act to inform you about how your personal information is being collected and used. If you require further information, contact Council’s Customer Service Centre on 9952 8222 and ask for an information sheet to be forwarded to you.