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Apply To Play at Y Not 2026!

We love getting our ears on new music at Y Not, so we’re giving up & coming artists from across the country the chance to join our HUGE line up and win slots at next year’s festival!

Band App is back for 2026!

This year we have partnered with Epiphone to bring you the ultimate Band App experience, more info below!👇

There are 25+ slots set aside at Y Not 2026, for emerging artists and bands from across the UK!🎉

Application are shortlisted by the Y Not team + tastemakers. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: END OF JANUARY

PRIZES 

EPIPHONE PRIZE PACKAGE: Epiphone guitar endorsement + giveaway guitars for each band (value: £4k)

Dedicated artist relations support for 12 months and beyond

Access to the London showroom for content creation, product testing, and loan gear

Year-round social promotion aligned to each band’s campaigns

Acoustic performance opportunity at the Gibson Garage London

OTHER PRIZES FOR OUR OVERALL WINNER INCLUDE:

£500 Pirate Studio Credits

Slot on a London Showcase hosted by This Feeling

Artist Mentoring from Charm Factory

Interview Opportunity with John Kennedy

Photo and video opportunities across the festival 

Just submit your application,  and the Y Not team and a panel of tastemakers will shortlist Artists and Bands, with a selection of you put forward to a public vote!