Members join from just

£535 +vat

  • Exchange insights and develop contacts through online member meetings, a members-only Slack Channel and in-person events with over 100 UK festivals
  • Be part of AIF's collective voice talking to UK Government, Scottish Govt and the Senedd Cymru, advising and lobbying on policy, support and initiatives for independent festivals
  • Make savings and improve efficiency by being part of AIF lead pilot schemes and collective work
  • Free online training and events for you and your team
  • Be part of the new Festival All Party Parliamentary Group (formed by AIF) meeting MPs to discuss festivals
  • Access a free legal helpline when you need legal advice
  • Get media opportunities through AIF lead stories
  • Free & discounted tickets to Festival Congress, AIF’s annual flagship pre-season event for the independent festival sector
  • One-to-One advice on a range of issues from our experienced team and partners
  • Be part of AIF lead audience or industry facing campaigns, such as the First Festival and Safer Spaces Campaigns
  • Access our bespoke PRS disputes resolution service
  • Receive regular updates on festival specific issues and wider industry related news
  • Download specialist resources, including market data, trends, surveys and reports
  • Take up a festival accountancy health check
  • Make savings and discounts by introductions to participants of the Friends of AIF Scheme
  • Save money on industry events such as the International Festival Forum (IFF) and LIVE Awards

Friends join from just

£500 +vat

  • 2 mailers a year direct to membership
  • Priority recommendation for festivals seeking suppliers
  • Opportunity to attend annual networking dinner with selection of member festivals
  • First refusal on bespoke event sponsorship opportunities
  • One free ticket, and discounted additional tickets, to AIF’s annual Festival Congress
  • 50% off Festival Congress exhibitor spots
  • Opportunity to create webinars or resources for AIF members
  • Spotlight opportunities in the AIF newsletter
  • Opportunity to headline sponsor key AIF reports and publications and be included in media PR
  • Listing on the AIF website directory
  • Inclusion in AIF’s new annual Festival Forecast Report
  • Inclusion in AIF’s new Annual Report