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The Artistic Code aims to promote ‘shared principles that guide artistic programming across Superstruct’s global festival portfolio’ says the company.
Eager festival-goers will have the chance to secure their ticket from 9am on Sunday 4 October.
Kendal Mountain Events and Raccoon Media Group partner for the outdoor festival in Guildford, Surrey, from 11-13 June 2027.
The festival brought Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers and Sugababes to the iconic race track over the August bank holiday weekend.
The chosen artists will be paired with producer Auntie Flo and a live orchestra for a performance at Govan Music Festival.
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Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
The initiative, funded by the LIVE Trust, will aid festivals ‘most in need’ says the AIF.
Rob spent eight years at Live Nation and ‘returns to the independent music sector’ through DHP.
The appointment, alongside the announcement of its first festival programme, is part of the company’s expansion into festivals.
The family of Madison Dubiski who lost her life at the Astroworld festival will speak at the conference in Santa Barbara from 3-5 February 2027.
The partnership brings further investment to India’s live entertainment infrastructure for outdoor events and festivals.
The one-day event at 229 London on 13 October 2026 will see multiple music associations come together to ‘strengthen relationships across the grassroots live music sector.’
The joint initiative will provide up to 20 independent UK Festivals with a capacity of 2,500 or less a year-long AIF membership.
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.
