More than 100 festivals sign up to new Safer Spaces charter
The Association Of Independent Festivals has relaunched its Safer Spaces campaign, with more than 100 UK festivals committing to a new charter on tackling sexual violence.…
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This Is Tomorrow festival cancels 2022 edition citing “an oversaturated market” and "rising costs"
This Is Tomorrow festival has cancelled its 2022 edition, citing an oversaturated market and rising costs, and plans to return in 2023.…
Live music industry "disappointed" by lack of support in new UK budget
Live music industry bodies say they are disappointed the UK budget does not extend the reduced VAT rate on tickets, which is due to expire at the end of March.…
Industry welcomes latest relaxation of COVID rules, but insists further government support is needed
The live music sector welcomes the end of remaining COVID restrictions in England but says further government support will still be needed.…
AIF chief calls for government support for festival sector facing "perfect storm" in 2022
AIF chief Paul Reed warned of rising costs and supply chain problems and called for government support, including extended VAT relief and a loan scheme for suppliers.…
AIF launches security task force to tackle festival campsite crime
The Association of Independent Festivals has formed a Security Task Force to share intelligence on gangs responsible for campsite crime, including tent theft.…
Name launches Name Live division for live sector
PR company Name Music has launched Name Live, a division for the live sector, and has hired John Power, who has six years' experience promoting live events.…
Independent festival body launches
Rob da Bank has launched the Association Of Independent Festivals, with AIM chair Alison Wenham heading the new body, to support smaller UK festivals.…
Independent festival body launches
Rob da Bank has set up the Association Of Independent Festivals, with AIM's Alison Wenham chairing it, to help smaller independent festivals amid a struggling sector.…