Sydney Festival

Application guidance

Artists interested in working with Sydney Festival should first review the festival's past programs to understand its curatorial scope and audience. The festival typically issues open calls for specific projects or expressions of interest, such as Festival Commons, which may focus on community engagement or site-specific work. Proposals should demonstrate a clear artistic vision, feasibility within the festival's timeframe, and relevance to Sydney's context. It is advisable to contact the programming team well in advance and to tailor submissions to the festival's thematic directions. Note that the festival receives many proposals, so a strong, concise pitch that highlights originality and practical considerations is essential.