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WHY JOIN THE AFA?

We are a united voice for festivals with both government and industry.
 
We advocate for the interests of festivals in the media.
 
To show your commitment to best practice standards of operation in our industry.
 
To have a say in the direction and work of the AFA.
 
To connect with others who work in the festival industry.
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MembershiP

Membership is open to all Australian festivals promoters and organisers and businesses working in the festival industry.

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The AFA offers three types of membership:

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Festival Memberships

Festival Memberships

The AFA membership year runs from

1 April to 31 March.

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FESTIVAL 1 MEMBER

  • Not for profit; or

  • Operated for less than two years; or

  • Have a capacity of less that 5,000; and

  • Are ticketed

Membership $1600 annually

02

FESTIVAL 2 MEMBER

  • Operated for two years or more; and

  • Have a capacity of between 5,000 and 10,000 patrons; and

  • Are ticketed

Membership $2945 annually

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FESTIVAL 3 MEMEBER

  • Operated for two years or more; and

  • Have a capacity of between 10,000 and 20,000 patrons; or

  • Operate at least 1 x festival brand across more than one state/territory jurisdiction with largest show capacity of below 15,000 patrons; and

  • Are ticketed

Membership $5885 annually

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FESTIVAL 4 MEMBER

  • Operated for two years or more; and

  • Have a capacity of over 20,000; and

  • Are ticketed

Membership $11770 annually

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FESTIVAL 5 MEMBER​

  • Operated for two years or more; and

  • Operate at least 1 x festival brand across more than one state/territory jurisdiction with largest show capacity of more than 15,000 patrons; and

  • Are ticketed 

Membership $14450 annually

06

Platinum Festival Member

  • Opt-in membership open to any festival member who is committed to the work of the AFA

Membership $29425 annually

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Additional Festival Brand Membership

  • A membership add-on for Festival members in Tiers 1-6 that operate multiple festival brands and want the AFA to represent or provide advice for those extra brands.

Membership $1050 annually per 2 x additional festival brand

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Industry Membership

industry members

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Membership granted to Festival businesses such as:

  • Event suppliers

  • Site managers

  • Bar operators

  • Production managers

  • Medical providers

  • Equipment providers

Membership $580 annually

Sponsor Membership

SPONSOR / OTHER

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Membership granted to a business with significant interest in the festival industry.

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Membership granted to any other membership type that does not fall within the above categories.​

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P.O.A. and on approval by the AFA Board.

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Contact for more information.

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