MEDIA ACCREDITATION APPLICATION FORM 2026

Instructions regarding a media access request – OSHEAGA 2026

Accreditation request – Step 1

By completing this form, you are indicating your interest in submitting a media accreditation request. This is the first step of the evaluation process: all applications received will then be reviewed.

IMPORTANT: If your media outlet includes several team members, the application must be submitted by ONE designated representative responsible for the entire organization. This person will manage all individual requests for the team.

Once your application has been reviewed, if your media outlet is approved, you will receive a dedicated link allowing you to submit individual accreditation requests for each member of your team directly through the accreditation system. (STEP 2)

Please read the following information before completing the accreditation form.

1- Limited number of accreditations

• We receive a high volume of coverage requests for OSHEAGA and, unfortunately, are unable to approve them all. Please note that only Arts & Entertainment-oriented media outlets providing editorial coverage of the festival will be considered. To be eligible for media accreditation, you must be ON ASSIGNMENT from an accredited news publication with confirmed coverage plans. Assignments will be verified with your editor if necessary. Accreditation is granted based on your publication's reach, coverage plan, and audience alignment with the event.

• Freelance journalists and photographers will not be considered for personal websites or portfolio use. Accreditation will not be granted to media, photo, or video production companies looking to provide content for their websites.

• Web media/blogs: Due to the very limited number of spots available, please help us evaluate your request by clearly outlining the type of coverage you plan to provide and your number of visitors/ subscribers. We may request your Google Analytics data.

2- Festival coverage

• To submit an accreditation request, you must have already published or announced coverage of the festival dates.
• If your accreditation is approved, you will be required to provide all coverage links following the festival.

Please submit your request no later than June 1, 2026.

Late, incomplete, or last-minute applications will not be accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the form, please contact us at osheaga@leisaleegroup.com

 

1 - Person responsible for the accreditation application

 

2 - Detailed Information about your media outlet

Please select your media format and fill in the appropriate information below.

 

 

 

 

 

3 - Information about your social networks

Information about your social networks: If you do not have an account on a platform, enter "N/A" in the associated fields

 

4 - Coverage plan

In a few lines, please outline your media outlet’s planned coverage of the festival*

Accreditation requires prior coverage of the festival. Please include links to any coverage already published (audio or video clips, web articles, social media posts, etc.).*

Do you need to book a flight or train to come to the festival? (for yourself or for a member of your team)*

In case of emergency on the festival site, what is the best way to contact you (or your team)?*

Do you need media tent access to write on-site during the festival?*

Notes?

Submitting this form does not guarantee approval of your accreditation.

Once your form has been completed and submitted, you will receive a confirmation message acknowledging receipt of your request. If you do not receive this message, please try again. Don’t forget to check your spam folder, too!