4 days ago · In the first of a series of insights into festival finances, Eventwise, the end-to-end event budgeting platform, takes a look at approaches to cash...

Aug 27, 2024 · Following the AIF’s announcement at the start of the summer that over 40 festivals were cancelling their 2024 editions - almost unanimously citing rising costs and insufficient ticket sales - new data has emerged showing that 44% of festival-goers are attending fewer festivals in 2024. This study comes from PIRATE.COM, a global studio network serving

4 days ago · Nevill Holt Festival returns in 2025 with a stand out programme for lovers of music, literature, comedy, politics and food all set in the exquisite surroundings of Nevill Holt’s beautiful theatre and award-winning gardens. Programmers today announced the first set of acts with many more to be confirmed in the coming weeks. 2025’s programme includes

2 days ago · The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and Citizen Ticket have partnered to create the Fallow Festival Fund, a new package to support independent UK festivals forced to take a fallow year. The fund was launched today at the 2025 Festival Congress - the AIF-organised annual B2B gathering for independent festival organisers in the UK, with

Jul 17, 2024 · A new report from PIRATE.COM, surveying over 1,700 band members, solo artists, and DJs, reveals that despite record-high ticket prices for gigs and festivals in the UK, the majority of artists are not seeing a corresponding increase in gig fees or touring profits. David Martin, CEO of the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), recently coined the

3 days ago · Scotland’s most magical and vibrant independent festival, Kelburn Garden Party, returns in 2025 to celebrate its 15th edition. Nestled at the foot of a stunning Scottish glen, surrounded by ancient woodlands, waterfall plunge pools,...

Mar 15, 2024 · Despite recent cancellations, a report derived from the responses of UK Festival Awards voters and compiled by CGA Strategy, suggests that the festival industry is set to thrive, with a third of festival goers planning to visit more festivals in 2024, while a further half intending to maintain their visits. Operators agree with this optimism

Dec 19, 2024 · After one of the most turbulent years for the independent festival sector – with some of the fastest sellouts for some shows but also a record number of cancellations – the first wave of sessions for the 2025 Festival Congress programme has now been revealed, including an extension of the event into a second day.

Jan 14, 2025 · A new UK Festivals Data Map has been launched, mapping over 850 festivals that took place in England, Wales and Scotland in 2024, where music was a key part of the entertainment. The free, publicly available, UK Music Festival Resource is designed to be updated and help the industry count festivals, artist plan tours and

Jun 26, 2024 · Romania's UNTOLD Festival is continuing its climb up the festival charts. After 4th place in Slingo's top festival of 2024, UNTOLD wins 3rd place in Top Festivals by DJ Mag, up 3 places from last year after Tomorrowland and EDC Las Vegas. This year, the DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals had a record-breaking number of