Show off your talent at the 2026 Henry Lawson Festival!

We’re looking for performers to bring the streets of Grenfell to life, and this year, we have two busking categories:
🎶 Youth (under 18)
🎶 Open (18+)

🏆 $250 prize for the winner in each category!
🏅 Plus, a People’s Choice Award — where the crowd decides!

Whether you sing, strum, juggle or jam, we want YOU to be part of the festival atmosphere.

Come and perform on the Bromar Busking stage between 2pm – 4pm and bring your cheer squad.

👉 Register now and let your talent shine at the 2026 Henry Lawson Festival!

If you wish to busk on the street in the morning, this is encouraged but you will need to register and provide your Busking Licence to info@henrylawsonfestival.com.au

Registrations close 24 May 2026. Accepted entertainers will be notified no later than 2 June 2026.

Performances must be ‘family friendly’ and suitable for all ages.

Winners will be announced.

First Prize: $250 each category

People’s Choice Award: $150

You must submit a copy of your Public Liability insurance policy (minimum $20 million) with your application.

Limited spaces are available, and the availability of power is even less. Please indicate on the entry form if you require power. All leads and cables used are to be Tested and Tagged by an approved authority.

Wanting to enter the Busking Competition on the Bromar Busking Stage from 2pm on Saturday afternoon? Simply complete the top section with contact details and your Act / Band name.

Please complete the entire form if you wish to busk along Main Street before the Official Opening and Street Parade at 12:30pm and a representative of the Henry Lawson Festival committee will contact you.