Warmly welcome to apply for the 58th Kaustinen Festival!
Pelimanni performers; players, dancers and singers are the heart of Kaustinen Folk Music Festival. It is time to apply to be a performer on the happiest days of summer.
If you are performing folk music, folk dance or more modern production based on them and want to get involved in creating a unique atmosphere of a family-friendly festival and present your music to a dedicated festival audience, do not hesitate to apply!
You may apply as a performer, if you are
- a solo performer
- a band or a group (2-50 person, and if you have a bigger group, please contact the festival office)
- a choir / singing group
- a folk dance group (accompanied with live music, no recorded music)
Group Registration Fee:
Group registration fee covers the costs of processing and reviewing applications. Our goal is to ensure sufficient, high-quality, and successful performance opportunities for all selected artists at the upcoming festival. If your group is not selected as an official festival performer, the fee will be refunded. Applications will be canceled if the invoice is not paid by the due date.
The registration fee is based on the group size:
1–4 people: €20 / group
5–12 people: €40 / group
13–25 people: €80 / group
Over 25 people: €120 / group
Groups performing under the regional theme or international groups (from outside Finland) are exempt from the registration fee.
Good to know about applying:
The form is filled in with the performer's / group's details. The information on the members of the performer/group (name, year of birth, instrument) is collected in accordance with the instructions sent separately at the beginning of the year.
You need this information to complete the form:
- a total number of performers (names will be provided later in spring)
- A names of all groups (applying or having applied to the festival) in which members of this group perform. Unfortunately, groups of performers registered after the closing date for applications cannot be taken into account in order to avoid overlapping performance slots.
- the dates on which the performer/group can perform at the festival
- Link to sound sample, music video or performance recording. Please, upload the video on YouTube and add the link to this form.
Apply by filling out the form below:
An application form for Pelimanni performers (opens in a new window)
Performer application is open until 5 pm on 31st of January 2025.
Performers and groups approved as an official performer will receive:
- Performer wristband which entitles entrance to the festival area and all events on all festival days.
- Free music and dance workshops, seminars and a guaranteed relaxed atmosphere with thousands of friends.
- Shared / dormitory kind accommodation for a low price
- Performer meal for discount price at the Festival restaurant.
- Free instrument storage.
More details about the conditions and benefits will be announced during the spring in the Pelimanni performers letters (Pelimannikirje).
Guestions will be answered from the festival office!
Starting January 2, 2025
pelimannit@kaustinen.net
tel. +358 40 3582 198