Join the Movement

Every pound invested in us is a pound invested in our mission. This is not just event, it’s a movement to foster participation through creativity and cross-party discussion.

We take every investment in us — whether it be money, time, or belief — as a privilege that drives us to make the greatest impact we can.

Your support is never lost on us.

It carries us forward every day.

Our team of DemocraFest 2025 volunteers are the lifeblood of the festival and make every operation possible. The volunteer application for 2025 is open now here. We are looking for day-of volunteers to assist in the following areas:

  • Serving Drinks

  • Ticket Checking & Registration Desk

  • Filming Debates

  • Stewarding

  • Music AV & Staging Assistance

If you have skills or interest in any of these specific areas, please indicate your preference on your application.

So why volunteer at DemocraFest?

  • Be part of a ground-breaking political and cultural event

  • Gain behind-the-scenes experience in events, media, and festival production - great for your CV!

  • Build skills in teamwork, logistics, communication, and public-facing roles

  • Meet new people and enjoy great music, ideas, and atmosphere

  • Make a genuine impact in helping re-energise democracy

  • Networking opportunities with leaders in politics, journalism, and academia!

  • Attend the festival for free!

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Become a sponsor

You make this happen. Become a DemocraFest 2025 sponsor to help us reach our mission of increasing democratic participation through accessibility. Sponsor a debate tent to programme your own talks on issues that are important to you, or become a headline sponsor to boost your brand engagement and support our cause to 1,000 festival attendees.

Fill out this form to get involved and join the movement.