Applications for the 2026 Cobargo Folk Festival are CLOSED.
General Information
The Cobargo Folk Festival is a not-for-profit family event presented and organised by the Yuin Folk Club Inc., a dedicated team of volunteers.
The Yuin Folk Club and the Cobargo Folk Festival are committed to ensuring that the Festival provides a safe and secure place for people of all ages to participate in a positive and harmonious event.
To ensure security and safety, particularly for those who are under 18, we have a Youth Policy (for young people between 13 and 17 years of age), which forms part of our Conditions of Entry to the Cobargo Folk Festival and the camping areas within the Festival site. This policy is in keeping with those of other festivals around the country.
Full details of our Youth Policy can be found at: https://cobargofolkfestival.com/tickets/youth-policy/
Performers under 18 years of age at the time of the Festival must be accompanied by a responsible adult (aged 25 years or older) while at the Festival site. This Guardian can supervise a maximum of 3 youths. If the youths are siblings or family members, more than 3 may be supervised.
About the Crossing Youth Stage
The Crossing Youth Stage has been a very successful feature of the Cobargo Folk Festival since 2007 and is hosted by The Crossing Land Education Trust. The Crossing creates a supportive environment for young performers to learn and develop their talents in the public arena and has been a significant stepping-stone for performers such as Daniel Champagne, Corey Legge, Felicity Dowd, Piper Allen and Rhys Davies.
Insurance
Performers at The Crossing Youth Stage are covered by the Cobargo Folk Festival Volunteer Insurance.
What the Festival Provides
Performers at The Crossing do not get paid a fee for their 25 minute set. However, the Festival provides an opportunity for up-and-coming young artists to learn and develop performance skills. The Festival also provides:
- Entry to the Festival on the day of their performance
- Entry to the Festival on the day of their performance for ONE Guardian if they are U18.
Application Process
Performer group size is limited to 10. Performers who are under 18 years of age need to nominate a Guardian at the time of application.
November/December:
- Applicants will be notified of their acceptance/rejection
- Performance agreement need to be returned by the specified date (TBA)
- Performer program schedule finalised.
NOTE: Late applications will not be accepted.
Conditions of Participation
By submitting an application to perform at Cobargo Folk Festival on The Crossing Youth Stage, participants who are accepted to perform agree to the following:
I/We the performers:
- Agree to treat all people associated with The Crossing Stage with respect, and to respect their property and the Festival’s property;
- Understand that the Yuin Folk Club has zero tolerance for underage drinking and drug use, and will require Guardians to escort young people off the site if they are found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
- Agree to the use of written or recorded feedback of my act, as well as photographs and video taken in association with The Crossing activities, for publications or promotional materials of the Yuin Folk Club, the Cobargo Folk Festival, The Crossing and its Founders for purposes of fundraising or education.
Festival Contact Information
Pam Cogar (The Crossing Liaison): 0418 240 298
Email: pam.cogar@gmail.com
Postal Address: Yuin Folk Club Inc, PO Box 5126, Cobargo NSW 2550
The Festival Organising Committee hopes that the above information has been helpful. Please ensure that you contact us if you have any questions regarding the guidelines or application.
Good luck with your application!
The Festival Organising Committee hopes that the above information has been helpful. Please ensure that you contact us if you have any questions regarding the guidelines or application. Good luck with your application!
Privacy Statement
The personal data supplied as part of this submission will be stored and processed by the Cobargo Folk Festival in order to facilitate your selection, entry to and attendance at the Festival. The personal data you supply will never be sold to any third parties but may be shared with appropriate personnel organising the event. Your data will be retained for a maximum of 2 years before being securely deleted.
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