Hatchling Artist Competition

Welcome to our 2026 “Hatchling Competition” where our intention is to support the growth of aspiring creatives in our community.

Applications are only considered for fledgling creatives with no main stage or equivalent (for your field) festival appearances.

🐉This comp is COMMUNITY VOTED! 

WHAT YOU WIN:

🔥A paid set / performance / exhibition at DD26

🔥A media package of your involvement at the festival

🔥A masterclass with a professional in your field

*Please note prize package for the successful applicant in the Handmade (jeweler etc) and Art Installation categories may differ - please see terms & conditions for details)

HOW TO ENTER:

Read the Terms and Conditions
& Code of Conduct.

Through the Application section on our website – in the correct category tick yes at the bottom of the application.
After submitting you will then recieve the Hatchling Competition Entry Form to your email. (Please check junk/spam inboxes).

🎸 Band - apply through Music Application

🎼 Producer - apply through Music Application

🎧 DJ - apply through Music Application

🎭 Performer (staged or roving) - apply through Performers Application

📷 Photographer - apply through Media Photo/Video Application

🎨 Visual artist - apply through Gallery Artist Application

🎡 Art Install (stand alone art install) - apply through Art Installs Application

🌟 Hand-made/Jeweller - apply through Clothing and Lifestyle Market Application