UK News
The Americana and BBQ Festival returns to Hylands Park from 18–20 June 2027.
The Britpop band join previously announced ’80s legends The Human League as headliners at Cheltenham Racecourse from 4-6 June 2027
BICEP who play the festival for the first time will close the Lions Den, while NOSIA will close out the HYDRO XL.
Caroline Polacheck, Kelsey Lu, Danielle Ponder and jasmine.4.t also join the line-up on Friday 27 August 2027.
The newly announced acts join headliners Robbie Williams and Fatboy Slim from 30 June to 4 July 2027.
Insights
What began as a WhatsApp group has become a festival for women, trans women and non-binary people from across the creative industry. Its founder tells us why there was a need to create it.
Ticket scams are becoming more sophisticated and cost UK fans £150m in 2025. Filip Hiltmann, head of marketing at Way Out West, explains how they’re beginning to confront the problem.
From ticketing to cashless systems festival data is both insightful and confusing. How can festivals bring it under one roof and use it to build community and grow?
Hugo Campbell, co-founder of culinary company Togather, explains why “chips and beans” just doesn’t cut it at festivals anymore.
Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The new stock increases the company’s capacity to support festivals with crowd management infrastructure.
Anna succeeds Tamás Kádár, who held the CEO position for 15 years and will support the company as a board member.
The company are sponsoring the Independent Festival of the Year category at the UK Festival Awards 2026.
Bryonie’s role forms part of Step Change, the sustainability initiative launched to support AIF members.
The first event took place on 15 October in London, exploring how brand partnerships can drive commercial results while enhancing the fan experience.
Andrew Wood, managing partner at risk management group arx and the team behind the Martyn’s Law Handbook, tells us what festivals need to know about the incoming legislation.
Festival tickets are getting harder to sell. Ben Portnoi, founder and CEO of marketing company The Hybrid House, tells us why that is and how to keep up with change.
INTERVIEWS
Despite high-profile cancellations and political pressures, the University of East London’s Zoe Adjey says why festivals still need to make a stand with their bookings.
Charlotte Adley, FMCG Client Lead at Bauer Media Outdoor, on the changing nature of the modern festival-goer.
Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin’s, tells us how Butlin’s is appealing to a new era of holiday camper.
