Please have a read and if you still have unanswered questions, contact us at info@albanyfolknshantyfest.com
ARTISTS & VOLUNTEERS
I’m an artist, how do I apply for the festival?
All artists need to complete an Artist Expression of Interest Form to be considered for the festival. To be the first to hear when the AEOI is open, please sign-up to our newsletter.
Can I volunteer?
Yes we’d love to hear from you, please complete a Festival Volunteer Application Form.
GENERAL
Where does the festival take place?
All festival venues are located walking distance from each other in Albany’s CBD.
Where can I stay?
There are numerous options for accommodation in central Albany. You can browse a comprehensive list here. Our accommodation partner is Quality Apartments Banksia Gardens Albany, which is located close to the Albany CBD.
Is this a family friendly event?
The folk music tradition embraces the whole community – all ages welcome! Please note that children need to be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian at all times in licensed venues. Depending on the artist, there may be language or content that you consider unsuitable for your children.
TICKETING
What’s the deal with tickets, I thought the festival was entirely free?
2023 saw the introduction of ticketed concerts that take place during the festival. The majority of the festival which occurs across public venues in Albany’s CBD remains entirely free and unticketed. To be the first to hear when ticketed concerts go on sale, please sign-up to our newsletter.
How much do tickets cost?
We have kept ticket prices under $40 per ticket, per ticketed concert. The structure of our ticketing may be remodelled in festivals to come, we will announce any changes closer to the festival. The majority of the festival which takes place across public venues in Albany’s CBD remains entirely free and unticketed.
Do you offer concession prices?
No we don’t. We have structured our ticketing with the goal of affordability for as many folks as possible.