Hatchling Artist Competition

Welcome to our 2025 “Hatchling Competition” where our intention is to support the growth of aspiring creatives in our community.
Applications only considered for fledgling creatives with no mainstage or equivalent (for your field) festival appearances.

THIS YEARS HATCHLING COMPETITION HAS CONCLUDED
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR PARTICIPATION IN 2026

WE HAVE OUR HATCHLING WINNERS FOR 2025!!!

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THEM AT THE FESTIVAL!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 WINNERS (Hyperlinks included):

 🎼Band -  CONE OF CONFUSION

🎼Producer -  DURAQ

🎧DJ -  JAX

🎭Performer (staged or roving) -  LUKE BLAZE

📷Photographer -  DELILAH WELLAND

🎨Visual artist -  WOOK MUHMMA

🎡Art Install (stand alone art install) -  JASPER LANCASTER

🌟Hand-made/Jeweller -  HANZAMONSTAS, GUTTERNAIAD & BUMBLE-KITTY CREATIONS

  
Congratulations Hatchling WINNERS and thank you to all that entered the competition this year and to all the voters too!  

🐉This comp was COMMUNITY VOTED! 

WHAT YOU WIN:

🔥A paid set at DD24

🔥Footage of your set

🔥A masterclass with a professional in your field

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


HOW TO ENTER:

Please read the Terms and Conditions & Code of Conduct.

(Through the “APPLY” section on our website – in the correct category tick yes for inclusion to the Hatchling competition)

🎼Band - apply through Musicians application

🎼Producer - apply through Musicians application

🎧DJ - apply through Musicians 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

PREVIOUS YEARS WINNERS:


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2024 WINNERS (Hyperlinks included): 

  • Visual artist (Gallery) - ZUKI 

Congratulations, we hope to facilitate a bright future for your art.