Brisbane… this one’s for the memories that never left you.
Dead of Winter is rising again after six years and we’re handing the spotlight to the community that made it what it is.
Got a moment from DOW that still lives in your head rent-free?
A photo, a video, a story from the pit, the bar, or somewhere in between?
ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT on 21 MAY 2026
HOW TO ENTER:
• Share this post to your page or story
• Add your favourite Dead of Winter memory TO OUR POST (photos/videos highly encouraged)
• Tag the crew you were with
The COMMENT with the MOST likes takes it all.
PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:
• DOW hoodie
• DOW tee
• Limited poster
• Plus tees from bands on the 2026 lineup
Running all through May
Judged at the end of May
Winners notified in early June
This is more than a comp - it’s a throwback to the moments that built DOW.
The noise. The connection. The community.
Let’s remind Brisbane what it’s been missing!
1. Promoter
This competition is run by the Dead of Winter Festival.
2. Eligibility
Entry is open to Australian residents aged 18 years and over. Employees, contractors and immediate family members of the promoter are not eligible to enter.
3. Competition Period
The competition runs from 1 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 (11:59pm AEST).
4. How to Enter
To enter, participants must:
Share the official competition post to their page or story
Post their Dead of Winter memory (photo, video or written story)
Tag relevant friends/crew
Entries must be publicly visible for the duration of the competition to be valid.
5. Winner Selection
The winner will be determined based on the highest number of likes on their entry post at the close of the competition period.
The promoter reserves the right to verify the legitimacy of likes and disqualify entries suspected of artificial engagement (e.g. purchased likes, bots).
The promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
6. Prize
Prize pack includes:
Dead of Winter hoodie
Dead of Winter t-shirt
Limited edition poster
Additional merchandise from selected 2026 lineup artists
Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash.
7. Winner Notification
The winner will be contacted via direct message in early June 2026. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, the promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner.
8. Content Use
By entering, participants grant Dead of Winter Festival permission to:
Share, repost and use submitted content across social media, website and promotional materials
Credit the original creator where reasonably possible
9. Platform Disclaimer
This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
10. General
The promoter reserves the right to modify, suspend or cancel the competition if necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.
FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS
Dead Entertainment, Necrosonic FESTIVAL, Beats Cartel and Stage Monkey Productions with help from the Mansfield Tavern
