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 phoebe@aiforg.com
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has uploaded it's bank of COVID-19 resources for all festival and event organisers to access.
This will be continually updated as the situation unfolds and will include copies of all communications from Paul Reed, our Chief Exec.
We have attached dates to all emails and resources so you can ensure the information is up-to-date.
If you have anything you think needs to be added to this folder, or have any questions, please get in touch with phoebe@aiforg.com.
"How events are contributing to deadly air pollution and what we can do about it."
With data from A Greener Festival, Julie's Bicycle, Powerful Thinking and over 20 million data points of electronic monitoring analysed by ZAP Concepts, the factsheet is a snapshot of the impact of diesel use for power generation at UK events and how it contributes to a very real climate crisis and public health emergency.
This is a problem that can easily be solved, as reduced diesel use is financially better for the
events and venues and significantly better for the environment. The events industry are working
to understand and reduce their diesel dependence and call upon other industries to do the
same.
The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) produced this toolkit following new guidelines which came into place in December 2014. It has been approved by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The full press release for AIF's "Take Your Tent Home - Say No To Single Use" campaign that was launched on the 8th May 2019.
Download [ docx ]Frequently Asked Questions relating to our 2019 campaign - Take Your Tent Home/Say No To Single Use
Download [ docx ]Case study of what action Boomtown Fair is taking towards festival campsite waste, as part of our 2019 Take Your Tent Home campaign.
Download [ docx ]A resource from Friend of AIF Every Can Counts, who provide recycling support for festivals
Download [ pdf ]Digital Culture Media and Sport Comittee (DCMS) Live Music Ninth Report of Session 2017-2019
Download [ pdf ]2019 Member Festival Dates.
This list was collated using information from the festival websites.
Welfare Guidance notes for sexual assault written by Penny Mellor. Subject to revision & changes.
Download [ pdf ]Provided by PlayPass.
Download [ pdf ]AIF initially collaborated with BBC Introducing at the Radio 1 Hackney Weekend in 2012. Having rolled out the scheme nationally, the initiative has since seen the likes of Savages, James Bay, My Panda Shall Fly, and The Heartbreaks come through the scheme, all of which played on the main stages of AIF festivals.
The partnership existed to pair emerging artists with independent festivals, as championing new music is a big part of the festival world, and something that all of the promoters within AIF believe in. AIF and BBC Introducing came together to help open doors for the headliners of the future, working together to develop great British talent.
Festivals organisers can now use a free online tool to check their energy performance in less than a minute. Supported by AIF and produced by not for profit industry think-do tank Powerful Thinking, this simple tool asks a series of questions and provides the user with an energy rating based on industry benchmarks.
The tool also provides carbon emissions attributable to fuel use, percentage of Waste Vegetable Oil Biodeisel compared to industry averages, a print-out of your results to share with staff, and links to information about how to reduce fuel use and costs.
This is to be used as a guide/template only. AIF accepts no responsibility for the use of these T's & C's.
This download is for members only.How to obtain and install re-marketing pixels on Facebook.
This download is for members only.The Government are continuing to allow all businesses operating from single premises, with a Rateable Value of £12,000 or less to claim Small Business Rates Relief, and if you have not already done so, you can still re-claim rates back to April 2010. Oxfordshire based Chartered Surveyors BANKIER SLOAN have just published a simple free single page guide for the 2016 /2017 financial year.
Powerful Thinking's 'The Show Must Go On Report' established after an industry-wide green survey earlier in 2015.
This download is for members only.Trends and developments in 2015.
This download is for members only.The Fair Play For Festivals emerging artist agreement was launched in partnership with The MU (Musicians Union) at the Festival Congress in 2015.
This document is for use by emerging artists and independent festivals who are members of the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF).
Access Starts Online launched at the Festival Congress in 2015 as a partnership with Attitude Is Everything.
This download is for members only.Access Starts Online launched at the Festival Congress in 2015 as a joint initiative with Attitude Is Everything.
This download is for members only.This report was built from the Green survey that AIF members participated in during May 2015.
This download is for members only.Toolkit developed by Independent Street Arts Network in conjunction with AIE.
This download is for members only.Template of a lost property form to be filled out by patrons at your events when they report lost or stolen items.
This download is for members only.Star Event's - CDM Ready! Guidance
This download is for members only.AIF Standard Artist Performance Contract
This download is for members only.AIF Standard Terms Draft
This download is for members only.New guidance launched for stages and event structures.
Download [ pdf ]This report, to celebrate the AIF’s sixth birthday, places the festival sector in its historical context and looks ahead to the future to see the issues currently facing festival promoters, with a focus on the AIF’s member festivals.
Download [ pdf ]There are already mandatory conditions on all premises licences for festivals with the aim of ensuring that irresponsible drinks promotions do not take place. The Government has now “tightened these up”. At present, these new conditions will apply from 1 October 2014. There were also previous changes to regulated entertainment deregulating live music in licensed premises and plays, indoor sporting events and performances of dance up to 11:00pm. The Government is proposing further deregulation of regulated entertainment under the Licensing Act 2003.
This download is for members only.By Dr Adam Behr, Dr Matt Brennan & Professor Martin Cloonan
This project is part of a long-standing programme of research that began with work on the role of live music and promoters, conducted between 2008 and 2011 by the Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
This led to the formation of the Live Music Exchange (www.livemusicexchange.org), a web hub which produced a series of events geared towards promoting more substantive discussions and productive links between academia and the live music industry.
Powerful Thinking and The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) have created this Energy Fact sheet to provide an easy action list for approaching festival power more sustainably.
Download [ pdf ]The results of the 2013 Audience Survey.
This download is for members only.The results of the 2011 Audience Survey.
This download is for members only.The results of the 2012 Audience Survey.
This download is for members only.Festivals and other events offer a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the best of fresh, delicious and sustainable food.
We understand that while many festivals are keen to improve their ethical credentials, tackling the food being served can be daunting - hence this Good Food for Festivals Guide, published by Sustain in partnership with A Greener Festival. The guide provides practical advice to festival organisers within the UK and internationally on how to implement positive changes....
Power has significant implications for the practical, economic and environmental success of any event. With rising fuel costs and an increasing awareness of sustainability, the industry is asking for more knowledge, understanding and expertise on sustainable power at festivals. After 18 months of exploration and consultation, the Green Festival Alliance (GFA) has created The Power Behind Festivals guide...
This download is for members only.Water Guidelines for Festivals, answering questions such as; "Who do I approach for water and sewerage advice?" "Is my water supply from a private network?" ...