Be Part of the Festival

Share your skills, stage your art, or power the celebration behind the scenes—there’s a role for you.

Arcane Venture Festivals thrives on community energy. Volunteers, artists, vendors, and sponsors co-create experiences that feel personal and welcoming.

Ways to Participate

  • Volunteers: Greet guests, support artists, and keep stages running smoothly.
  • Artists: Musicians, dancers, filmmakers, poets—pitch your work and collaborations.
  • Vendors: Food trucks, craft makers, and social enterprises—bring your best.
  • Sponsors: Boost your brand while funding accessible programming.

Email us with your role in the subject line (Volunteer, Artist, Vendor, Sponsor).

Benefits of Joining

  • Real experience in a professional festival environment
  • Artist support including tech notes and cultural context briefings
  • Vendor exposure with foot traffic and community goodwill
  • Impact reporting for sponsors with clear outcomes

“Volunteering led to my first gig managing a stage. The team supported me every step.”

Marco Nguyen — Kensington, VIC

How It Works

  1. Share your interest: Email a short intro and role preference.
  2. Timeline: We review monthly and reply within 10 business days.
  3. Guidelines: We value safety, respect, punctuality, and clear communication.
  4. Review process: We assess fit based on program needs and community impact.

Questions? Contact our team.

Participation FAQs

  • Can I volunteer with no experience? Yes. We provide training and briefings.
  • Are vendors curated? Yes—food safety, cultural authenticity, and variety are key.
  • Do artists get paid? Yes. We commit to fair fees and rider transparency.

Ready to start? Express interest now.

Start Your Journey with Us

Take the first step—tell us how you’d like to contribute.