Get Involved with Nonagon Festival
At Nonagon, we always welcome more people to get involved and be part of the festival. Right now, we’re looking for individuals to fill some key roles – see the descriptions below.
Even if you’re not interested in these specific roles, we encourage you to reach out on [email protected] . There are always other ways to contribute and bring your skills and ideas to the festival.
We look forward to hearing from you and creating the next edition of Nonagon Festival together.
Volonteer at Nonagonfestival 2026!
We are looking for volunteers for Nonagon Festival 2026! Together, we want to create a unique festival experience – behind the scenes, across the site, and in every part of the event. More information about the different roles and the application form will be coming soon, so stay tuned!
Area Manager
Function: Site & Permits
The Area Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the practical work related to the festival site. The role includes everything from site layout planning and logistics to liaising with suppliers, safety services, waste management, and on-site service functions.
The Area Manager supervises assisting volunteers during the build-up, maintenance, and dismantling of the site, and acts as a key link between permit holders, construction teams, technicians, volunteer teams, and other festival functions throughout the event.
Carpenter
Function: Site & Permits
This role involves hands-on work before and after the festival, working together with the construction manager and volunteers to create safe and functional installations, stages, seating areas and more.
Food Coordinator
Function: Volunteer
The Food Coordinator plans and coordinates meals for volunteers and staff throughout the entire festival period – including the build week, festival days, and dismantling. The role requires strong planning skills, collaboration with kitchens, suppliers, and team leaders, as well as attention to logistics and the well-being of the team.
Documentation Manager
Function: Marketing & Communications
The Documentation Manager plans and coordinates photography and video during the festival. The role focuses on capturing the festival’s atmosphere and ensuring that all material is managed and archived in an organized manner. The Documentation Manager supervises photographers and editors, creates schedules, and ensures they are followed.
Social Media Manager
Function: Marketing & Communications
The Social Media Manager is responsible for shaping and maintaining Nonaognfestivalen’s voice across social media channels before, during, and after the festival. The role focuses on creating engaging content, building community, and keeping audiences informed and inspired.
The Social Media Manager works closely with the marketing and program teams to plan content, capture the festival atmosphere, and share real-time updates during the event. The role includes monitoring interactions, responding to messages and comments, and helping document the festival for future use.
Electrician
Function: Site & Permits
The Electrician is responsible for the installation, operation, and safety of all temporary electrical systems across the festival site. This includes power distribution for stages, lighting, vendors, and backstage areas.
Working closely with the technical, lighting, and sound teams, the Electrician ensures that power is delivered safely and reliably throughout build-up, festival days, and dismantling. The role also involves troubleshooting and handling any electrical issues that may arise during the event.
Area Lights
Function: Site & Permits
The Area Lighting role is responsible for planning and managing general and atmospheric lighting across the festival site. The goal is to create a safe, functional, and welcoming environment while enhancing the overall festival experience.
The Area Lighting lead handles installation, adjustment, and maintenance of site lighting such as pathways, entrances, public areas, and gathering spaces. The role works closely with technical production, electricians, and safety teams during build-up, live days, and dismantling to ensure the site lighting runs smoothly throughout the festival.