Closing soon! Boardmasters Breaking competition opens to find emerging South West talent to perform on main stage

News: 8th May 2026 by Louise Dodgson under Live

Boardmasters Festival has launched its Boardmasters Breaking competition to hunt down the South West's best emerging talent to play on their main stage.

The lucky winner will bag a slot opening the main stage on Sunday 9th August, as well as full weekend festival access and a +1 per performer, access to the Artist Area on Sunday, and official, professionally shot content from your performance.

Open to local artists, bands and DJs of all ages and genres, you can apply now via the link below. The deadline is 25th May.