AIF announces two new partners as part of its Safer Spaces campaign
The Association Of Independent Festivals has partnered with LGBT+ charity Galop and drink-spiking awareness group Stamp Out Spiking for its Safer Spaces campaign.…
Association Of Independent Festivals (AIF)
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One in six UK festivals ended during the COVID period
AIF research shows 19.7% fewer UK festivals will run in 2023 than in 2019, and AIF calls on government for more support for the festival sector.…
AIF launches campaign to subsidise the first festival experience of eighteen year old music fans
The Association Of Independent Festivals has launched the First Festival Campaign, letting eligible eighteen year olds buy a ticket to a member festival for £18 as funds are raised.…
AIF publishes Festival Forecast report outlining trends and challenges in the independent festival sector
The AIF Festival Forecast predicts £195 million gross revenue for its member festivals this year and calls for a VAT cut from 20% to 5%.…
One Liners: Miley Cyrus, Steve Lillywhite, Skrillex, more
Round Hill Music acquires Steve Lillywhite's producer royalties, BPI promotes Sophie Jones, and Miley Cyrus announces her new album Endless Summer Vacation.…
Outgoing AIF CEO Paul Reed announces new role at Musicians’ Union
Paul Reed, who is stepping down as AIF CEO, is joining the Musicians' Union to head its operations in the North of England.…
Attitude Is Everything encourages festivals to improve disabled access in 2023
Attitude Is Everything and three festival trade bodies launch #FestivalsWithoutBarriers, urging members to improve accessibility at events in 2023.…
John Rostron named new CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals
Sŵn Festival co-founder John Rostron will become CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals, succeeding Paul Reed later this month.…
Live and night-time industries criticise UK government's budget announcement
The live music and night-time sectors have criticised the UK government’s budget for omitting measures such as a VAT cut on tickets and an extension of business rates relief.…
AIF boss Paul Reed to step down
Paul Reed is stepping down as CEO of the Association Of Independent Festivals after nine years, leaving in November, and the search for a successor has begun.…
One Liners: Travis Scott, Babyface, Rina Sawayama, more
A round-up of deals with Babyface, Just Kiddin and Marley Marl, appointments at Beatport, AIF and AEG, and new releases from Rina Sawayama and others.…
BBC study finds only 13% of UK festival headliners are female
A BBC study has found just 13% of UK festival headliners this summer are female solo acts or all-female bands, prompting debate over progress since the Keychange pledge.…