Whether you’re here to share your creativity or join the celebration, every splash counts!
Join the Splash!
You don’t have to live near the sea to celebrate it! Anyone can host a Mini SplashFest! at your school, library, community centre or even in your garden. It can be a full day, a morning of films, or an afternoon of creative fun. The important thing is to share your love for the ocean and its amazing life with your friends and with us.
How It Works
Deadline to Apply
Applications to host a Mini SplashFest are open until 15 April 2026. This will give us time to review your event and send you your Starter Pack before the festival begins.
Late applications may be considered, but inclusion in the global schedule and website listing cannot be guaranteed.
1️⃣ Subscribe to the project. Fill in our short Join the Splash form and tell us:
- Who you are and where you’re from
- Why you should care about the ocean
- What event you would d like to organise (day, afternoon, or online)
2️⃣ We will review your idea to make sure it fits our guidelines for kindness, inclusivity, accessibility and sustainability.
3️⃣ Get your Starter Pack! Once approved, you’ll receive access to our Mini SplashFest! Pack, full of ideas and ready-to-use materials like printable posters, games, storytelling activities and a few surprises!
(The final pack will be available one month before the festival.)
4️⃣ Host your SplashFest! You will run your event locally and can join us online during the live international connection between Greece, Italy, Germany and the UK and all our new Bubble Buddies around the world
Be Part of the Wave
Every approved Mini SplashFest! will become part of the Bubble Buddies Bay Wave! Your event will be listed on our website and shared across our social media channels to celebrate your creativity and community spirit.
After your event, we ask you to share a few photos, a short video or a short article telling us how it went so we can showcase your ocean celebration with the rest of the world.
Guidelines and Permissions
To ensure that every SplashFest! shares the same joyful and responsible spirit:
- Follow our Code of Conduct, Inclusivity and Accessibility, and Sustainability guidelines.
- Always obtain parental consent for children taking part in any public event, photography or filming.
- Use the Bubble Buddies Bay materials only for your festival event. If you want to use it in any other occasion please ask for permission,
- You retain full ownership of your creations, but by joining, you agree that we may showcase your event and materials (photos, videos or text) on our social media or website to promote the project.
Disclaimer
All Mini SplashFest! events are independently organised by the participants.
Bubble Buddies Bay and Webra Group Ltd. are not responsible for the management, safety, or local logistics of individual events.
By joining the project, hosts agree to:
- take full responsibility for their own event,
- follow all local safety and data-protection laws,
- and ensure adequate supervision and permissions for all participants.
We trust our community to act responsibly, kindly, and with respect for both people and planet.
Why It Matters
Every Mini SplashFest! adds to the wave connecting people, ideas and smiles across the world. No event is too small. Even one afternoon of stories and art can inspire real change. Together, we can show that caring for the ocean starts with imagination and grows with community.
Ready to Make a Splash?
Fill in the form and tell us about your idea! We can’t wait to hear how you will celebrate the sea where you are.
Stay in Touch
Follow us on our social media channels to stay updated on the latest SplashFest! news, upcoming activities and behind-the-scenes stories. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to write to us at info@bubblebuddiesbay.com
Splashfest General Rules & Conditions
To keep the Bubble Buddies Bay SplashFest! fair, transparent and joyful for everyone, please read the following general rules before submitting your work.
1️⃣ Eligibility
Submissions are open worldwide to individuals, schools and organisations that share our ocean and environmental values.
2️⃣ Original Work
By submitting, you confirm that your work is your own original creation and that you hold all necessary rights to share it.
Any use of copyrighted material (music, images, footage, text, etc.) must have the proper permission or be free for non-commercial educational use.
3️⃣ Submissions
A small entry fee applies to submissions in the competitive sections (Film, Story, Art). This contribution helps support the organisation of the event and the preparation of materials for children.
10% of all entry fees will be donated to a charity of our choice. Details and proof of donation will be published on the Bubble Buddies Bay website.
Incomplete submissions or files that do not meet the stated technical requirements may be rejected without review.
Submissions must be sent through the official form or links provided.
Each applicant may submit up to three works per category, unless otherwise stated.
Submitted works could be in any language, but please provide an English translation.
All works must be suitable for a general family audience (ages +3).
Further details can be found on the dedicated pages.
4️⃣ Selection and Notification
The selection committee will review all eligible works.
Only selected participants will be contacted by email.
The organisers’ decisions are final.
5️⃣ Partecipation and Attendance
We cannot cover travel or accommodation costs, but artists, writers, and filmmakers are welcome to join us at their nearest festival if they wish.
Selected participants who attend will be featured in festival materials and online presentations.
6️⃣ Shipping and Handling (Artworks)
All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the artist.
We recommend using sturdy packaging and proper insurance.
The organisers cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss during transportion.
7️⃣ Promotion and Use
By submitting, you grant Webra Group Ltd. and Bubble Buddies Bay SplashFest! the right to use excerpts, images or summaries of your work for non-commercial promotional and educational purposes, including websites, social media, eBooks or printed catalogues.
All creators retain full copyright of their work.
If your story, film, artwork or campaign is selected for publication or exhibition, we’ll send you a simple contributor agreement confirming that you retain ownership of your work, we can promote and include it in festival-related materials, and no commercial use will occur without your written consent.
8️⃣ Data and Permission Format
Personal data will be used solely for festival communication and will not be shared with third parties.
Schools and parents/guardians are responsible for obtaining consent forms for any child appearing in photos, videos or artwork submissions.
9️⃣ Disqualification
The organisers reserve the right to reject any entry that:
- Violates copyright or ethical standards,
- Contains inappropriate or offensive content.
- Fails to respect environmental or inclusivity guidelines.
By submitting your work, you confirm that you have read and agree to these rules and conditions.
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