WHY JOIN THE AFA?

Joining the AFA means becoming part of a united voice for festivals across government, industry, and media. As a member, you’re supporting best practice in our sector, helping shape the direction of our work, and connecting with others who are passionate about building a stronger, more sustainable festival industry.

MembershiP

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

The AFA offers three types of membership:

Festival Memberships

The AFA membership year runs from

1 April to 31 March.

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 $1650 annually ex gst

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 $3025 annually ex gst

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 $6030 annually ex gst

FESTIVAL 4 MEMBER

Operated for two years or more; and
Have a capacity of over 20,000; and
Are ticketed

Membership $12060 annually ex gst

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 $14810 annually ex gst

Platinum Festival Member

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

Membership $29425 annually ex gst

Additional Festival Brand Membership

A membership add-on for Festival members in Tiers 1-5 that operate multiple festival brands and want the AFA to represent or provide advice for those extra brands.

Membership $1075 annually per 2 x additional festival brand