PRESS RELEASE AIF announces new initiative to showcase emerging talent at independent festivals. The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has partnered with several booking agencies to match emerging artists with their member festivals this season. The purpose of the initiative, which is supported by a range of AIF’s 60 members, is to create more opportunities for emerging…
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with all those affected by the horrific incident following the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester last night. In the aftermath of this dreadful attack, audiences attending festivals this season may understandably have some concerns. We must emphasise the excellent security record of festivals in the UK. AIF members are experts in organising safe and secure events…
UK music festivals restate zero tolerance to sexual assault with new ‘Safer Spaces’ campaign More than 25 festival websites, including Bestival, Boomtown Fair, End of the Road, Parklife and Secret Garden Party, to be “blacked out” for 24 hours on May 8th to increase awareness about sexual assault Festival organisers to promote safety messages online and sign new declaration…
The dates for the 4th annual Festival Congress are the 30th-31st October, again also taking place in Cardiff, Wales. Every year the Festival Congress sells out and last year attracted just over 400 delegates from the independent festival industry for the 2-day conference and awards celebration. All AIF members and Friends are entitled to one free delegate pass and then…
The live industry has been campaigning against the use of pyrotechnics (flares & fireworks) by audiences at festivals and events for some time. As of the 4th April it is now illegal to ‘posses pyrotechnic articles at musical events’ according to the Policing and Crime Bill 2017. Artist and event promoters will not be prosecuted for possession but anyone in the…
Last week Viagogo failed to send a representative to the DCMS ticket abuse hearing, a completely disrespectful and cowardly move that didn’t go down well with Parliament. As expected they got a well deserved roasting during and after the hearing. Yesterday the Government was defeated in the House of Lords on Amendment 33ZLZA in the Digital Economy Bill. The amendment strengthens obligations in…
Friday 7th April 2017 @ The Big Top, Cardiff, 12pm – 4pm RSVP | TicketsAIF and BAROD presents: How To Make Festivals Work For You – unique insights from independent festival promoters for emerging artists, concert promoters, large event and festival organisers. They’ll be kicking off the session with a festival case study featuring the organiser of Kendal Calling & Bluedot festivals before a buffet lunch and…
Kendal Calling Festival has been the first to go virtual across Google Maps under the new Festival View Project. Tour.Media and Google Street View Trusted are capturing the very best events and festivals across the UK and Europe in an immersive 360-degree view. Using the latest digital photography equipment and Google Street View Technology festivals can be experienced by millions of people via…
Global have acquired yet more festivals which now makes them the 2nd largest festival operator in the UK. On this week’s menu are the tasty Victorious & Hideout festivals. Their portfolio has now got 15 festivals under it’s belt including Rewind, Glass Butter Beach, Standon Calling, Kendal Calling, Y-Not, Truck, Festival No. 6, South West Four, Boardmasters, Lost Village, Electric Elephant, Snowbombing…
The Government has made a welcomed amendment to the Digital Economy Bill which will see the use of ticket bots now classified as a criminal offence with unlimited fines. FINALLY.They are also accepting recommendations from Professor Waterson’s review which called for the secondary sites to put tougher anti-bot measures in place as well as reporting bot attacks and stronger enforcement of consumer…