The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is the national not for profit trade association representing the best of the UKs independent music festivals. Our mission is to empower, support and represent this network of member festival organisers.

Growing Membership

Unique Network of Promoters

We represent over 150 UK festivals

Enabling festival organisers to connect

Festival
Congress

Government Lobbying

Providing a collective voice for independent festivals

UK’s largest gathering of independent festivals

If you are an independent festival in the UK, you can join AIF to gain access to a huge range of benefits. We offer over 150 festivals access to training, exclusive webinars, resources, a free legal helpline, and essential industry support.

FESTIVALS

Being a supplier friend increases gives you direct access to our community of established independent festivals. You’ll get access to unique networking events, a priority recommendation for festivals seeking supplies, AIF spotlight opportunities, and so much more.

SUPPLIER FRIENDS

New to 2024, we are developing a trusted network of AIF freelancers who have the opportunity to exchange insights, develop contacts, engage in online roundtables and be a part of our exclusive freelancer directory that can be accessed by AIF member festivals.

FREELANCERS

Upcoming Events

Partnerships