Before you begin

Organisation and authority

Prepare your legal name, registration evidence, operating address, responsible contacts and authority to submit.

Scope and evidence

Define the requested scope. Gather the relevant governance, rights, disclosure and operating evidence. Requirements depend on the selected scheme.

Fees and timing

Request the applicable fee schedule and an assessment timetable from the secretariat. Complaints and appeals are free under the published review guide. A submission does not guarantee a positive decision.

Saving your application

Text drafts are saved on this device. They are not submitted until verification and final confirmation. Files must be selected again after closing or reloading the page. Avoid shared devices.

Festival accreditation: check eligibility first

FES requires a legally established entity and a registration extract issued within 90 days before application. All 13 gates must pass. In-person, online and hybrid festivals are covered; a reachable operating address is required. Class A has additional conditions and is assessed separately.

Understand membership before applying

Review the constitution, eligibility, member rights and obligations, representation arrangements and applicable fees with the secretariat before applying.

From preparation to a reviewable decision

1. Choose a pathway
   Check the scheme, eligibility and scope.
2. Prepare evidence
   Gather the documents and clarify costs.
3. Verify and submit
   Verify your email and confirm the submission.
4. Review and respond
   Respond to requests and review the findings.
5. Decision and follow-up
   Read the reasons, scope, validity and appeal route.

Published English source

This is the English text of the linked publication. The interface is localised; the source document retains its published language and requirements.