Win a chance to play End of The Road 2026: applications open for Next Wave competition
Applications are now open for the Next Wave 2026 competition, offering emerging artists a chance to play at the 20th edition of End of the Road Festival.
The competition is open to artists from all backgrounds, with previous participants including Makeshift Art Bar, Daraa Tribes, Rubie, Eva May, Melin Melyn, and Meadow Meadow. Entries are limited to one per artist, and applications will close on 26 January 2026, while winners will be informed by mid-April. Artists interested in applying can do so using this form.
Last month, it was announced that Pulp, CMAT, Mac DeMarco, and a secret guest are set to headline End of the Road 2026. The festival will take place between 3-6 September at Larmer Tree Gardens on the border of Wiltshire and Dorset, with over 100 live music performances set to take place across five stages, as well as a curated programme of comedy, cinema, and literature.
Tier 4 tickets for End of the Road 2026 are on sale now at www.endoftheroadfestival.com
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