[ad_1] The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has announced the full lineup of panellists and speakers for the highly anticipated Night Time Economy Summit 2024, set to take place on the 8th and 9th of February at Freight Island in Manchester. This year’s summit promises to be one of the most ambitious events yet, bringing…
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[ad_1] Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has unveiled the second year of its mentoring programme, ‘Level Up’. Matching women in their junior to mid-career with a seasoned mentor, this initiative aims to provide tailored support to participants as they navigate the next steps in their professional journey. Following the success of Level Up’s debut…
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[ad_1] Rory Steel, pictured with Fringe by the Sea GM, Jackie Shuttleworth It’s a challenge to think of a festival that doesn’t have an element of its founding team still in place; some will have plans for succession and some won’t. Picking up the baton from a team that has developed an event over a…
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[ad_1] AGF (A Greener Future) is the leader in helping the live sector globally to become greener. AGF Certification is the world’s first and most comprehensive standard for sustainability in the live events sector, for festivals and events reducing waste, emissions and enhancing equality and biodiversity. It’s been a super busy year and festivals and…
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[ad_1] Scotland’s eclectic, electronic underground celebration Terminal V returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre with an irresistible mix of international artists and homegrown talents on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024. Day breakdowns have now been revealed. 40,000 house and techno heads from across the UK and beyond will descend across two action-packed days…
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[ad_1] BEONIX Music Festival is to return to Cyprus in 2024 with over 5000 people a day from across Europe attending from September 20 to 22. Headlining the event are the iconic Fatboy Slim and Claptone with Estella Boersma, GHEIST (live), Teenage Mutants and Undercatt also playing. BEONIX is a leading mix of art, music…
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[ad_1] Stewart Copeland, musician, legendary drummer and founder of the band The Police and Nigerian singer-songwriter Yemi Alade succeed Jean-Michel Jarre as official Ambassadors of MIDƐM+24. MIDƐM+24, a global event dedicated to music professionals, is organised by the Mairie de Cannes and the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in collaboration with Hopscotch and with…
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[ad_1] Karen Kay (4th from right) with the 3 Wishes team at the 2023 UK Festival Awards ‘The fairies told me to do it’ might not work as a defence for childhood (or adult) misbehaviour but, for Karen Kay, flickers of light, flashes of inspiration and a lifelong passion for all things fairy have led…
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[ad_1] The Supervisory Board of ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) has appointed Anna van Nunen as the new General Manager. With this appointment, ESNS, the platform for emerging European music talent, gains a new director with extensive experience in the festival world and significant knowledge of innovation and sustainability. With Groningen roots and a profound passion for…
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[ad_1] Truck Festival has announced details of its comprehensive In The Community programme and the impact its 2023 initiatives had on causes and organisations across Oxfordshire and beyond. Leading the way to ensure that the festival’s impact is both positive and extends further than just the festival weekend, 2023’s Truck In The Community programme ensured…
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[ad_1] Germany’s Sea You Festival returns for three days intead of the usual two from 19th July – 21st July. Lake Tunisee near Freiburg provides the backdrop for a soundtrack featuring e the likes of 999999999, Adam Beyer, Fisher, Boris Brejcha, Boys Noize, Charlie Sparks B2b Parfait, Dax J, Dom Dolla, Hugel, Kobosil, I Hate…
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[ad_1] Coventry City Council has been awarded £750,000 of Commonwealth Games legacy funding to support two festivals taking place in the city this year. Coventry’s annual Godiva Festival has been awarded £500,000 from the Major Event Fund, whilst a proposal submitted for a new Caribbean festival, known as Caribbean Reggae Fever, has been awarded £250,000.…
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[ad_1] DHP Family Celebrate at the 2023 UK Festival Awards It’s been a milestone year for independent live music company DHP Family. The company welcomed more than 1.5 million people through their doors in 2023 across its portfolio of venues, shows, tours, club nights and festivals, as well as being crowned Promoter of the Year…
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[ad_1] Nottingham’s Divorce brightening Ipswich’s corners. Pic: Alex Evans In the wake of the success of Brighten The Corners Festival 2023, which featured The Go! Team, 86TVs, Picture Parlour, Coops and loads more, Ipswich’s leading multi-venue music festival and a formidable event for emerging has announced the first round of artists set to play in…
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[ad_1] The first wave of sessions for the AIF produced Festival Congress 2024 have been announced, alongside more key sponsors for the event. Taking place at Bristol’s Beacon on February 1st 2024, Festival Congress unites, empowers and supports independent festivals. The day will be made up with a packed schedule of workshops, roundtables and Lightning…
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[ad_1] EXIT Festival has just unveiled the first 24 acts for its upcoming edition, EXIT Starseed! The lineup is headlined by pop-rap icons and one of the most successful music groups of all time, the Black Eyed Peas, along with one of the world’s most innovative guitarists and a driving force behind Rage Against the…
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[ad_1] Glownet, the global providers of experiential digital products, has announced the release of Digital Wallet 2.0, a revolutionary product that sets a new standard for digital payment & ticketing solutions. Packed with cutting-edge features and functionalities, Digital Wallet 2.0 not only transforms the way product managers enable contactless & cashless payments but also provides…
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[ad_1] The Haunted Youth live at ESNS23 Pic: Ben Houdijk ESNS Exchange Presents Final 2023 Results ESNS Exchange, the renowned European music programme, is proud to announce its successful celebration of the 20th anniversary of the programme (formerly known as ETEP) this year. The programme was established as ETEP in 2003 to overcome the significant…
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[ad_1] Maltese promoters, Sunny Side Up, who have a history of organizing events since 2017, renowned for their sought-after Sunday morning parties, have announced Sunny Side Festival, which is set to make its mark on the enchanting island of Malta, from May 17th to May 19th, 2024. This extraordinary musical affair promises a star-studded lineup,…
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[ad_1] UK Festival Awards F&B Partners, Togather, have assembled their top tips for festival F&B Success. From researching to booking to load-in to the inevitable on-the-day disasters, managing a F&B lineup at a festival can be a hectic experience. Luckily for you, that’s exactly what Togather specialise in, and they’ve put together some top tips…
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[ad_1] METHOD have announced that they are finalists in the prestigious Festival Supplier Awards 2024. The company is shortlisted in the Best Production/Site Management and Best Supplier Award categories, for their work on the South Facing Concert Series. The Festival Supplier Awards are now in their ninth year and were developed to recognise, reward and…
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[ad_1] With its 13th edition set to take place on January 17th in Groningen, The Netherlands the European Festival Awards has announced that this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award will go to Ruud Berends, the co-founder and Head of Agenda of IFF in London (GB) and advisor for Westway Lab in Guimaraes (PT), Canadian Music Week…
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[ad_1] UK Festival Awards Promoter of the Year 2023, DHP Family, has announced the first wave of artists for charity fundraiser festival Beat The Streets. The annual event, now heading for its sixth edition, is renowned for the vital funds totalling £400,000+ it has raised in support of Framework Housing Association. The festival was recognised…
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[ad_1] The multi-Grammy-winning talent Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley has been announced as the latest artist to perform at London’s critically acclaimed open-air concert series South Facing Festival. ‘Jamrock’ promises an all-day event of bass and positive vibrations on 10 August 2024 in London’s Crystal Palace Bowl. Damian Marley’s musical style fuses reggae with dancehall, hip-hop,…
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[ad_1] Tallinn Music Week (TMW), one of Europe’s premier music industry gatherings, is gearing up for its 16th edition in April 2024. The TMW conference, a highlight of the event, will feature an illustrious lineup of international speakers from diverse sectors of the creative industries.Among the first 11 experts announced are Bertis Downs, esteemed R.E.M.…
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[ad_1] Weekend Festival returns to Espoo’s new Vermo Arena for a second time on August 2 and 3 2024 with a mouthwatering line-up of global dance superstars. The first wave of headliners for this year’s event included Timmy Trumpet, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Da Tweekaz, Darude, Deniz Bul, Kanine, Moritz Hofbauer, Showtek, Sub Zero Project,…
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[ad_1] Pic: Michael Discenza @ Unsplash In a united front, Members of Parliament have rallied behind the call for a specific offence against spiking, as proposed by previous Home Secretary Priti Patel, and re-enforced by the NTIA during the evidence given by Michael Kill, CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, at the initial Home…
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[ad_1] Reggae Land is set deliver more big names to the supersized new home of The National Bowl in Milton Keynes on August 3 and 4 2024 with over 100 artists, and 50+ food traders. Burning Spear and Tarrus Riley are the new names to be announced while the rest of the line-up will feature…
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[ad_1] Wretch 32 has delivered a masterclass on ‘Unlocking Creativity’ as part of Easol’s newseries, Creators In Session. Easol, the all-in-one platform for experience creators, launchedthe series in September 2023 to support and inspire their global community as they growtheir businesses. Season One is tailored specifically for festival creators. Wretch’s masterclass is a deep dive…
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[ad_1] City Splash Festival returns to London’s Brockwell park on May 27 2024 to once again celebrate the impact of Caribbean and African culture in the UK and beyond. This year’s line-up is another massive one with the likes of Capleton, Beenie Man, Shenseea, Busy Signal, Anthony B, Black Sherif, Ding Dong, Libianca, Lojay, Queen…
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[ad_1] Slam Dunk Festival has revealed its second drop of artists lined up for 2024. The UK’s biggest independent rock festival returns next summer, coming to Hatfield Park on Saturday 25th May, before heading back to its home in Leeds, Temple Newsam on Sunday 26th May 2024, and it’s shaping up to be one for…
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[ad_1] CSG’s Jeff Lee and Chris Powell Pic: http://www.themakers.co.uk CSG (Controlled Solutions Group) has announced the successful completion of a management buyout by its chief executive officer, Jeff Lee and chief operating officer, Chris Cowell. CSG is a leading live event security, training and consultancy provider protecting global brands, their teams, fans, guests and venues…
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[ad_1] Pic: Stiig Hougesen Last month, Roskilde Festival revealed the first bunch of music acts for next year’s festival, which takes place from 29 June – 6 July 2024, featuring Foo Fighters, PJ Harvey, Kali Uchis, and many more. Today, the non-profit giant adds another 23 acts to its festival line-up, including Norwegian pop sensation…
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[ad_1] ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, announces the first keynotes and featured speakers for its music conference, which will present thought-provoking and industry-leading topics including Sustainability, Safety & Mental Health, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology & Innovation, Focus on Poland, and many more. ESNS24 will take place from January 17 –…
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[ad_1] Sho Shibata OutdoorArtsUK (OAUK) is pleased to announce Sho Shibata as its new Director, starting in February 2024. Sho will be leaving his current role as Executive Producer at Stopgap Dance Company, an organisation that creates international touring works with exceptional disabled and non-disabled creatives. Sho joined Stopgap in 2008 and has since built…
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[ad_1] We Are FSTVL, which celebrated a record milestone in its history this summer after an epic tenth anniversary edition which saw 80,000 join the party, has announced the first phase of its impressive 2024 lineup. The eleventh edition of the show will take place from 25-26 May 2024, this time at its previous home…
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[ad_1] Morcheeba, heading to Paradhis next July. Photographer: M.Nyulassie Quick Panda Productions, the Cornish production company behind The Great Estate Festival, Little Orchard, and the Cathedral Masquerade, will bring a brand-new music and well-being festival to Cornwall in 2024 with UK electronic group Morcheeba headlining. Paradhis Festival, pronounced ‘para-dees’ and named after the Cornish word…
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[ad_1] The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has announced that Andrew Lansley (Cheltenham Festivals) will be one of the speakers at the AFO Conference in February. Andrew understands the multifaceted challenges faced by organisations in successfully implementing meaningful, impactful change and will be providing 10 top tips for making festivals accessible. The Association of Festival…
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[ad_1] In its 25th year, Stagehand, the original live event production workers charity, is proud to launch the Christmas fundraiser, #I Love Live 3. This year’s campaign recognises the immense challenges faced by the live event production industry and aims to provide crucial support to UK-based touring and festival crews dealing with serious physical or…
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[ad_1] FOCUS Wales, the award-winning new music showcase, is gearing up for its 13th edition, set to unfold from 9th – 11th May 2024. Drawing over 20,000 music enthusiasts, the festival will transform Wrexham into a vibrant music hub, hosting an eclectic lineup of 250+ acts from Wales and around the globe. Kicking off the 2024 musical…
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