Become a
Festival Volunteer

Want to volunteer at the Blue Mountains Music Festival?

Our volunteers have an awesome reputation for their energy, enthusiasm and friendly vibe. Some have been with us for almost 20 years! If you’d like to be a part of this great crew while experiencing some of the best music in the world - read on!

How does it work?

Your volunteer commitment is a minimum of 10 hours over the festival. In return, you receive a full weekend pass, a festival t-shirt, and the warm fuzzy feeling of being part of the Festival.

When Can I Apply?

Volunteer applications will open early in 2026. In the meantime, you can browse some of the roles available below, and don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter so you receive all the festival announcements.

Volunteer Roles

  • Welcome Crew - You are the first point of contact for the festival. Greeting patrons, Checking Wristbands, Public Relations, mostly standing work.

  • Bar Staff – NSW RSA essential. Till work and serving.

  • Bar Set-up/Pack-Down Crew – Physical Work, heavy lifting. Working Thursday set-up and Sunday pack-down.

  • MC & Stage Management – Experience necessary. Includes security, supporting the musicians and the technical crew.

  • Electrical Crew – Experience essential, mostly in the week leading up to the festival, physical work in diverse areas to prepare the festival site.

  • Box Office Crew – Cash handling experience necessary, public relations, working a til and EFTPOS machine.

  • Merchandise Crew – Cash handling experience necessary, public relations.

  • Festival Bump-in/out Crew – Set-up: Friday day-time /Pack Down: Sunday late afternoon/evening – Heavy physical work with a team.

  • Clean-up Crew – Public Relations to help patrons understand the recycling system, no heavy lifting.

  • Organising Committee – The dedicated and hard-working committee members who go above and beyond.