Wide Awake Announces First Acts, Keychange Pledge and 2023 ‘Positive Policy’
Wide Awake Festival, situated in London's Brockwell Park, has announced an incredible first wave of acts for 2023. Taking place on May 27th 2023 the festival will see the likes of Erol Alkan, A...
This is not a rehearsal: Live music sector commits to reaching net zero by...
The UK’s live music sector has today launched a sweeping industry campaign to deliver climate action, as it sets out its commitment to reach net zero emissions by the year 2030.
Research ranks UK festivals by cleanliness and sleep patterns of attendees
UK: SpaSeekers has conducted research into the sleeping and cleaning habits of UK festival attendees. The study claims to demonstrate which festivals’ attendees shower the least, brush their teeth the least and even change...
Dixon, Nina Kraviz and More for Flow Festival’s Resident Advisor Backyard
FINLAND: Flow Festival has begun to collaborate with the leading online electronic music magazine Resident Advisor. Flow's garden space, Resident Advisor Backyard – surrounded by Suvilahti's historic power plant structures – will be graced...
Los Angeles County forms Electronic Music Task Force
USA: Following a spate of drug-related casualties at electronic music festivals and concerts in the US, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously in support of the formation of the Electronic Music...
Insights from the nighttime industry on COVID-19
These are incredible times. With such times, there are understandably many vital questions. As many in government, the media and commentators have put forward, rather than there being 'the answer' currently, there are lots...
Gottwood to co-host Refugee Crisis fundraiser
UK: Gottwood Festival is teaming up with Freerotation and Field Maneuvres Festival for a special one-off Refugee Crisis fundraising event on Saturday November 14 at the Bussey building in Peckham.
Nicolas Lutz, Archie Hamilton, Tony...
The Great Escape to launch extra showcase events
UK: The Great Escape – the acclaimed Brighton based emerging talent festival – has revealed First Fifty, a series of exclusive gigs taking place over days in East London featuring some of the first...
Towersey Finalises Programme for Finale
Towersey Festival, the UK’s longest running festival since 1965, has unveiled another wave of programming for its 60th, and last ever event. Taking place on the beautiful Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire from Friday 23rd...
AIF Announce John Rostron as New CEO at 2022 AGM
John Rostron has been appointed as the new CEO of the Association of Independent Festivals.
The appointment was announced today during AIF’s 2022 AGM, with Rostron officially beginning his tenure on November 18 following a...
