Got original music? We’d love to hear it.
For one day, Robertson Park becomes the biggest backyard in the Central West. Great food, local wine, thousands of people and live music from artists who call this region home. We’d love you to be part of it.
We’re looking for solo artists, duos and bands from the Orange 360 region (Orange, Blayney and Cabonne) to perform on our Live & Local Stage.
Whether you’re playing regular gigs around the Central West or you’re ready to step onto a festival stage for the first time, we’d love to hear what you’ve been working on.
If you’ve played Zest Fest before, you’re welcome to apply again. We love seeing familiar faces, but we’re also excited to discover new artists, so preference may be given to performers who haven’t been part of the line-up before.
Who can apply?
We’re looking for artists who:
- Have a connection to Orange, Blayney or Cabonne
- Write and perform original music
- Have original music available online (Spotify, Apple Music or similar)
- Are actively performing live
- Can put on a great live show
Why play Zest Fest?
You’ll be performing in front of thousands of festival-goers alongside some of the region’s best food, wine and local makers.
Most importantly, you’ll be helping showcase the talent that makes our region such a great place to live, work and create.
Before you apply
The application only takes a few minutes.
We’ll ask for things like:
- Your artist or band details
- Links to your music and socials
- Recent gigs you’ve played
- Your connection to the Orange 360 region
- Any management or booking information
- Whether you’ve performed at an Orange City Council event in the past 12 months
The more we can see and hear, the better.
Ready to jump on stage?
Submit your expression of interest below. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve got.