Upcoming local music acts have the opportunity to perform at Dorset’s Cursus Festival on Friday, 22nd May.
Organisers of the renowned small festival near Blandford have dedicated the opening slot to their friend and festival crew member Mick Bailey, who sadly passed away in late 2024. Mick was a huge promoter of live music and youth opportunities in his adopted town of Wimborne Minster over many years, and this initiative will allow that legacy to continue at a festival he enjoyed attending every year.
To apply to play at Cursus Festival, performers need to meet the following criteria:
- Be local to Wimborne Minster (roughly 10-mile radius).
- Perform original, live music (no covers or tribute acts).
- Have recorded material and at least one current social media account.
- Be available to play at 4pm on Friday, 22nd May, for 40 minutes.
Applications from all genres of music are encouraged, as Mick’s tastes were eclectic! There is no lower or age limit; any performers under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult.
The successful act will be decided by a panel of Mick’s friends from the local music scene, including Town Crier Chris Brown and Shelly Sims, publican at The Rising Sun. The performer will receive a fee, small rider and weekend guest tickets for the festival. National acts performing at the festival include Peat & Diesel, Land Of The Giants and The Hempolics, plus well-known local artists such as Black Water County and Skimmity Hitchers.
Closing date for applications is Monday, 23rd March, with the successful applicant announced at the start of April.
Please send an application email, with links to website, biography, recordings, social media, etc., to play@cursusfestival.com
Kev Davis from festival promoter Fuelled By Cider said: “Mick was a huge part of Cursus Festival from the early days and is greatly missed by many people. Giving an opportunity to upcoming local performers is a tribute that we hope he would have approved! We look forward to hearing from lots of exciting local talent and announcing a winner.”
