RESOURCES
Running an independent festival is complex.
Explore practical guidance, templates, research and tools to help you plan, manage and deliver your festival.
You’ll find materials developed through AIF activity, specialist documents from trusted partners, and links to important external guidance. If you have something that would strengthen this collection for members, email info@aiforg.com
AIF MEMBER?
WHAT DO YOU NEED HELP WITH?
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OPERATIONS & SAFETY
Planning, security, legal responsibilities and running your event.
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BUSINESS & SECTOR
Finance, marketing, research and useful industry intelligence.
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PEOPLE, ACCESS & INCLUSION
Supporting audiences, artists, staff and festival communities.
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SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE
Practical tools for reducing impact and preparing for a changing climate.
OPERATIONS & SAFETY
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MARTYN’S LAW
A regularly updated collection of key information and guidance relating to Martyn’s Law.
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NCASS FESTIVAL CATERING CHECKLIST
Essential on-site food and catering safety guidance for festival organisers.
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INSURANCE & THIRD-PARTY BELONGINGS
Guidance on liabilities, insurance and third-party belongings at events.
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YOUROPE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCE
Practical resources for preparing festivals for extreme weather and climate-related risks.
BUSINESS & SECTOR.
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UNDER PRESSURE BUT STILL STANDING
Research into the structural and economic pressures facing European festivals.
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EVENTWISE: EVENT BUDGETING
A recorded webinar exploring the use of real-time data in event budgeting.
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FESTIVAL CONGRESS: MARKETING
Notes and insights from Zeina Raad’s Festival Congress 2026 marketing breakout.
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FESTIVAL DEFINITION & SIZES
AIF’s festival definition and work around industry capacity standards.
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ETHICAL SPONSORSHIP
Guidance for developing ethical approaches to sponsorship and fundraising.
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HMRC VAT WEBINAR 2026
HMRC guidance on reduced VAT during the children’s summer holidays in 2026.
PEOPLE, ACCESS & INCLUSION
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MUSICIANS’ UNION ACCESS RIDERS
Information, guidance and templates for using Access Riders at your event.
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BREAKING BARRIERS FOR LGBT+ SURVIVORS
Galop guidance for festivals on LGBT+ inclusion and supporting survivors of abuse and violence.
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YOUROPE DIVERSITY & INCLUSION TOOLSET
Practical tools and resources for creating more inclusive and diverse festivals.
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ENOUGH. CAMPAIGN RESOURCES
Resources for challenging abuse and violence against women and girls.
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RESPONDING TO DISCLOSURES
Training guidance from LIVE and Good Night Out on responding to disclosures with compassion.
SUSTAINABILITY & CLIMATE.
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ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING: ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE HUB
Resources exploring the relationship between accessibility and climate justice.
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VAPES & ELECTRICAL RECYCLING
Guidance on handling vapes and electrical waste safely at festivals and events.
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YOUROPE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS & RESILIENCE TOOLBOX
Practical resources for preparing festivals for extreme weather and climate-related risks.
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A GREENER FUTURE: GREEN ARTIST RIDER
Practical suggestions for reducing the environmental impact of artist travel and event delivery.
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POWERFUL THINKING FACT SHEETS
Bite-sized environmental guidance and resources for people working across festivals.