RESOURCES
Our resource area contains a range of downloadable documents and links intended to help you with the efficient and safe management of your events.
Some of the documents consist of content from previous AIF events, in addition to bespoke guides and documents produced by external companies. You will also find links to helpful sites and documents that are hosted elsewhere. If you have a document that you would like us to host for our members please email info@aiforg.com.
betternotstop - More Than Music 2024 Report
Sustainable impact agency betternotstop’s second version of their landmark industry report asking what UK music festivals are doing to make the world a better place.
Ethical Sponsorship for Cultural Organisations
This web resource from Culture Unstained brings together a range of information to help cultural organisations:
define ethical sponsorship
develop and strengthen ethical fundraising policies and processes around forming and renewing sponsorship agreements
understand best practice and the ways in which some arts organisations are leading the way
unpack some of the issues surrounding this crucial but controversial area
Musicians’ Union - Access Riders
Information on what Access Riders are and how to use them. Includes templates to implement Access Riders at your own event.
Vapes and Electrical Recycling for Festivals & Events
The report covers how to work with your waste contractor on handling vapes/electricals safely, alongside your obligations as a festival/events provider.
NCASS Festival Catering On-Site Checklist
An overview of the most important things to look for when checking that caterers set-up safely and work safely on your sites.
Medical Cannabis Discrimination; What You Need To Know
An overview of the most important things to look for when checking that caterers set-up safely and work safely on your sites.
OnSinch Video Showcase
5 minute video showcase from Supplier Friend of AIF OnSinch. OnSinch is the ultimate staffing software built for event professionals by event professionals.
Breaking Barriers for LGBT+ Survivors of Abuse and Violence at Festivals
A guide produced by Galop to advise festivals on LGBT+ inclusion and support for survivors of violence and abuse.
Enough. Campaign Resources
We can all do something to challenge abuse. The Enough. campaign was created by the UK Government to tackle violence against women and girls.
AIF Festival Forecast 2023
The numbers, issues, and solutions from 2023.
Eventwise Webinar: The Power of Real-Time Data in Event Budgeting
This session will explore how real-time data can revolutionise your approach to event budgeting, enabling you to make proactive decisions, identify potential overspending, and ensure your events stay on track financially.
Chris Carter, CEO & Founder, will demonstrate how Eventwise powerful tools can streamline your budgeting process, providing the insights you need to plan successful events with confidence.
Counter Terrorism Summer Campaign
Counter Terrorism Policing have launched their Summer Campaign to keep the public safe this summer. The toolkit includes free content for event organisers, venues and businesses. Let's stay safe this summer
A Greener Future: Green Artist Rider
This Green Artist Rider provides helpful suggestions for events as we “seek to minimize waste, eliminate single use plastic, support positive social impacts, and reduce the overall”. ecological footprint.
YOUROPE. Green Festival Roadmap
The Roadmap aims to give European festivals and events a reliable guide for sustainable actions, including measures they will need to accomplish the inevitable process of transformation until the end of the decade.
Insurance and 3rd Party Belongings
A fact sheet produced by Music Insurance Brokers on liabilities surrounding 3rd party belongings and subsequent insurance claims.
Breaking Barriers for LGBT+ Survivors of Abuse and Violence at Festivals
UK Music: A Manifesto For Music
This manifesto urges the next Government to develop a comprehensive, medium to long-term music strategy for growth. A forward-thinking roadmap, formulated by policymakers and industry, will drive growth and success through this crucial period.
YOUROPE Diversity & Inclusion Toolset
Building festivals that are for everyone - the toolset is full of resources that can help you create more inclusive and diverse festivals.
Drugs, alcohol and festival planning in 2024
From the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and Office for Health Improvement.
A guide to planning your festival in respect to drugs and alcohol, including advice on the increased risk of synthetic opioids.