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Truck Festival has launched this year's Band App competition

Applications close on 28th January for the 2026 edition's competition.

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Jan 16, 2026 • 5:28 PM

Truck Festival's Band App competition is set to make a return in 2026, open to emerging artists and offering prizes such as festival slots and studio credit.

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Truck Festival's Band App competition is set to make a return in 2026, open to emerging artists and offering prizes such as festival slots and studio credit.

The competition is judged by a panel of music industry experts, including Radio X’s John Kennedy, and applications are open until 28th January. To enter, visit eu.jotform.com.

As part of the Epiphone partnership, the overall Band App winner and the winner of the Public Vote will receive: - An official Epiphone UK endorsement, including a guitar giveaway - 12 months of dedicated artist relations support - Access to the Epiphone London showroom - Social media promotion and campaign support - A performance slot at the Gibson Garage London

In addition, the overall Band App winner (selected by Radio X’s John Kennedy), will also receive: - £500 Pirate Studios credit - Paid performance slots at Truck Festival, Tramlines, Y Not Festival, and Victorious Festival - A slot at an industry showcase with This Feeling - Artist mentoring from Charm Factory PR - Professional photo and video opportunities at Truck Festival

The 2026 edition of Truck Festival will take place from 23rd-26th July at Hill Farm, Oxfordshire. Headliners include The Maccabees, Two Door Cinema Club, who will be celebrating 15 years of 'Tourist History', and The Wombats. Other acts on the lineup include The Libertines, The Vaccines, Kaiser Chiefs, Primal Scream, and many more.

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