Become a
Festival Volunteer
Volunteer Roles
Welcome Crew - You are the first point of contact for the festival. Greeting patrons, Checking Wristbands, Public Relations, mostly standing work.
Bar Staff – NSW RSA essential. Till work and serving.
Bar Set-up/Pack-Down Crew – Physical Work, heavy lifting. Working Thursday set-up and Sunday pack-down.
MC & Stage Management – Experience necessary. Includes security, supporting the musicians and the technical crew.
Electrical Crew – Experience essential, mostly in the week leading up to the festival, physical work in diverse areas to prepare the festival site.
Box Office Crew – Cash handling experience necessary, public relations, working a til and EFTPOS machine.
Merchandise Crew – Cash handling experience necessary, public relations.
Festival Bump-in/out Crew – Set-up: Friday day-time /Pack Down: Sunday late afternoon/evening – Heavy physical work with a team.
Clean-up Crew – Public Relations to help patrons understand the recycling system, no heavy lifting.
Before you apply:
All applicants must read the official Volunteer Guidelines
Once you submit your application you will be included on our eligibility list but not guaranteed a volunteer position until you have been contacted by one of our volunteer coordinators. This process takes some time, please be patient whilst we coordinate this.
We’re happy to try and meet your needs if you have kids, work, travel restrictions or other responsibilities, but shifts will be shared around in an equitable way.
Even if you have volunteered before, we will still need you to submit an application for 2026.
In return for 10 hours of volunteer duty (normally 3 x 3 hour shifts + 1 x 1 hour briefing) you will receive a full 3-day festival ticket.
When selecting volunteers we consider your previous festival experience, your connection with the Blue Mountains community and your availability. However, we do accept new volunteers too.
Be kind! Together with the festival directors we aim to run another smooth and enjoyable festival. We hope all festival patrons have a great time, including you. Please be helpful and friendly to all including ticket holders, performers, stage crew, and fellow volunteers.
You will receive detailed information for your duties when your shifts are confirmed and at the volunteers briefing on the festival grounds.
Please ensure you understand what we expect of you as a BMMF volunteer. By signing up to become a volunteer, you agree to the official Volunteer Guidelines.
Official Volunteer Guidelines
By signing up to become a volunteer, you agree to the conditions set out below:
✔ You will be helpful and friendly to: ticket holders, performers, stage crew, fellow volunteers, directors, coordinators, PR crew, staff of supporting venues and their directors, and fellow volunteers.
✔ You will arrive 15 minutes before your first shift and register at the Volunteer Tent. Ensure your registration is completed with one of the Volunteer office crew, and that you have received your wristband, name badge and checked for any last minute changes to the roster.
✔ You will work 10 hours (usually in three shifts plus a 1hr briefing). Please be aware we reserve the right to make changes to the volunteer roster throughout the festival, and your shift times may change.
✔ You will be punctual, responsible and friendly during your shifts. You will wear your wristband (non transferable) at all times, as this enables your access to all festival venues throughout the weekend.
✔ You will familiarise yourself with the layout of the grounds – venues, food, toilets, box office etc, so you are able to offer friendly and accurate directions to festival goers.
✔ You understand that volunteers who do not turn up on time, cooperate or act responsibly will forfeit their wristband and will not be invited back again.
✔ You understand that no smoking/vaping, drinking alcohol or eating lunch is allowed during your shifts.