SISTALAND 2026 BE PART OF WHAT’S COMING NEXT

BIGGER, BOLDER + BURSTING WITH
CREATIVITY AND COLOUR

Applications are OPEN for:

🎤 Solo + Panel Speakers
🛠 Workshop Facilitators
🎪 Volunteer Festival Crew

APPLY TO SPEAK

SPEAKERS

We’re not looking for polished TED Talk energy here. We’re looking for lived experience, honesty and for people willing to say the thing others avoid.

If you’ve navigated freelance instability, challenged gatekeeping, built something from nothing, set boundaries the hard way, or redefined success on your own terms, there’s space for that here.

If that sounds like you, apply!

SPEAKER FAQ

Speaker FAQ

  • No.

    You don’t need a keynote reel or a huge following. We care more about lived experience, clarity of thought and the ability to offer practical value than polished stage presence.

    If you have something meaningful to share and can engage an audience with honesty, you’re welcome to apply.

  • For our 2026 festival, we are not offering financial honorariums to speakers.

    As an independent, community-funded festival in its second year, we’re prioritising building long-term sustainability so we can continue to grow responsibly.

    Confirmed speakers will receive:

    • A complimentary full festival pass
    • An additional ticket for a guest
    • Food & drink tokens during the weekend
    • Professional photography and content capture
    • Promotion across our platform and community
    • Access to our wider network of creatives

    We are committed to building toward paid speaking opportunities as the festival grows and becomes more financially established.

  • We curate a mix of:

    • Panel conversations
    • Solo talks
    • Interactive workshops
    • Small group sessions

    Final formats are decided based on programme and alignment.

  • We’re not looking for:

    • Sales pitches
    • Corporate product/service showcases
    • Sessions without clear takeaways

    Our audience values practicality and transparency.

  • We review applications on a rolling basis and will be confirming speakers in phases. Due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually to every submission.

    If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch for a further conversation.

  • Absolutely! If you’d like to co-facilitate or bring a conversation partner, let us know in your application.

APPLY TO RUN A WORKSHOP

WORKSHOPS

Our workshops are practical, interactive and outcome driven. This is not a keynote slot, it’s a space for real learning, skill-building and meaningful shifts.

If you’re ready to guide a space with depth, clarity and generosity, we’d love to hear from you!

WORKSHOP FAQ

Workshop FAQ

  • No.

    You don’t need a keynote reel or a huge following. We care more about lived experience, clarity of thought and the ability to offer practical value than polished stage presence.

    If you have something meaningful to share and can engage an audience with honesty, you’re welcome to apply.

  • For our 2026 festival, we are not offering financial honorariums to speakers.

    As an independent, community-funded festival in its second year, we’re prioritising building long-term sustainability so we can continue to grow responsibly.

    Confirmed speakers will receive:

    • A complimentary full festival pass
    • An additional ticket for a guest
    • Food & drink tokens during the weekend
    • Professional photography and content capture
    • Promotion across our platform and community
    • Access to our wider network of creatives

    We are committed to building toward paid speaking opportunities as the festival grows and becomes more financially established.

  • Topics we’re particularly interested in include:

    • Money literacy & financial confidence
    • Freelance sustainability
    • Creative leadership
    • Motherhood
    • Health & wellbeing
    • Pitching & positioning
    • Boundaries & burnout prevention
    • Access & structural change
    • Building community
    • Practical creative skills

    (If your topic sits outside this but feels aligned, tell us why!)

  • We’re not looking for:

    • Sales pitches
    • Corporate product/service showcases
    • Sessions without clear takeaways

    Our audience values practicality and transparency.

  • We review applications on a rolling basis and will be confirming speakers in phases. Due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually to every submission.

    If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch for a further conversation.

  • Absolutely! If you’d like to co-facilitate or bring a conversation partner, let us know in your application.

APPLY TO BE CREW

CREW

SISTALAND Festival is a three-day immersive festival for women and underrepresented creatives. Our crew are the backbone of everything, helping create a space that feels safe, welcoming and professionally run.

We’re looking for reliable, proactive and kind Sistas who can support across build, event days and strike. If that sounds like you, come join our team!

CREW FAQ

Crew FAQ

  • At this stage, crew positions are volunteer-based.

    SISTALAND is an independent, founder-led festival in its second year. While we are not currently able to offer paid crew roles across the board, we are committed to building toward paid opportunities as the festival grows sustainably.

    Crew will receive:

    • Complimentary festival access (when off shift)
    • Food & drink tokens
    • A crew briefing & structured support
    • Professional experience within a growing creative platform
    • Access to our wider creative network

  • Crew shifts will typically range between 4 - 6 hours per day, depending on role, with regular breaks.

    A rota will be shared in advance so expectations are clear.

  • Absolutely! When you’re not scheduled for a shift, you’re welcome to attend talks and workshops. If there is a particular workshop/talk you would like to attend, let us know and we can work it around your shift.

  • Roles may include:

    • Guest registration
    • Speaker liaison
    • Zone / stage support
    • Tech assistance
    • Social media content capture
    • Build / install support
    • General ops

    Roles will be assigned based on experience and availability.

  • We review applications on a rolling basis and will be confirming crew in phases. Due to volume, we may not be able to respond individually to every submission.

    If shortlisted, we’ll be in touch for a further conversation.

  • Not necessarily, but reliability and professionalism are essential. If you have worked in events, film, theatre, production or hospitality, please let us know.