[ad_1] Festival production company The Fair launched a behind-the-scenes documentary this week, highlighting challenges faced across the industry, and why the events sector deserves further support. ‘It Takes A Village’ follows the festival production team on site at a wide range of UK festivals and events over the 2023 summer season, from Boiler Room: London,…
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[ad_1] The EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) has entered into force for all online platforms, with major implications for online ticket resale. The new regulation, designed to create a safer digital environment, includes key provisions lobbied for over two years by the Face-value European Alliance for Ticketing (FEAT) on behalf of Europe’s live entertainment sector.…
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[ad_1] Never a festival for standing still Reading & Leeds announces the debut of a groundbreaking new stage: The Chevron, a 40,000 capacity open-air venue, will feature mammoth staging and the world’s first floating video canopy made up of hundreds of thousands of programmable LED lights, turning the sky above into a dazzling, reactive display.…
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GETTING THE PARTY STARTED RIGHT! ✨ Featuring some of our favourite returning acts and the latest & greatest new artists, our Thursday line-up across the Pallet and Woodland Stages will be the perfect start to our 15th birthday celebrations! Join us at our opening night party, featuring tried & true festival headliners Soft Play; incredible…
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[ad_1] SINCE 2017, THE BOARDMASTERS FOUNDATION HAS DONATED £436,000 TO LOCAL ORGANISATIONS, BUSINESSES AND CHARITIES Vision Nine Group has announced the approval of its application to increase the capacity of its Boardmasters Festival. The festival will expand to a new, total capacity of 58,000 (prev. 53,000) this August. A decision was made a licensing committee…
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[ad_1] Cheltenham Jazz Festival will return this spring featuring some of the biggest names from the worlds of jazz, soul, blues, pop and beyond. One of Europe’s biggest jazz festivals with over 55,000 music fans in attendance across the week, 2024’s event will take place from Wednesday May 1 to Monday May 6 incorporating a…
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[ad_1] Acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Odell and legendary boy band Busted have been announced as the headliners of 2024’s Highest Point Festival. Eurovision icon Sam Ryder, the sensational Cat Burns and rising star Caity Baser will also take to the stage in Lancaster’s stunning Williamson Park. This year’s festival will take place on Friday 10th and…
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[ad_1] The Power of Events, the platform dedicated to celebrating and showcasing the events industry in the UK, has announced the launch of a new Careers Hub on its platform, coinciding with the organisation’s one-year anniversary. Feedback from the industry after its launch in February 2023 was that details and guidance on careers in the…
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[ad_1] Pic: Elspeth Moore The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) successfully hosted its third Night Time Economy Summit at the iconic Freight Island in Manchester on 8th and 9th of February. The two day event featured over 200 speakers and brought together a diverse range of industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to explore and celebrate…
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[ad_1] There can be no doubt that festivals play a crucial part in the nurturing of grassroots music, but we perhaps need to delve into the genres that are benefitting most from our sector and see if and how we can assist across the board. We asked Ray Paul, Creative Director at The Playmaker Group,…
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[ad_1] Here, the Night |Time Industries’ Association NTIA Presents The Second UK Electronic Music Industry Report , Unveiling the Latest Insights into the UK’s Electronic Music Industry After the success of the first ever UK Electronic Music Industry Report, the NTIA presents ‘Electronic Beats, Economic Treats 2024’ in collaboration with Audience Strategies and supported by…
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[ad_1] Techno brand, Terminal V is bringing its world renowned line ups and atmospheres to the gorgeous Garden Resort in Croatia. From July 18-22, an expertly curated mix of techno tastemakers from across the spectrum will entertain up to 6000 revelers over 5 days. Terminal V just won DJ Mag’s best British Festival award for…
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[ad_1] Dancehall sensation and international superstar Popcaan is set to make history as he brings his highly acclaimed Unruly Fest to London’s critically acclaimed open-air concert series South Facing Festival. Tickets are on-sale from Friday 9th February at 10am. After captivating audiences across the globe, Popcaan’s Unruly Fest is set to take over London’s Crystal Palace…
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[ad_1] Showsec, a leading name in event security, is commemorating the 30th anniversary of its Management Development Programme (MDP), a significant milestone that underscores the company’s dedication to excellence and continuous improvement in the security industry. The MDP is a collaborative initiative between Showsec and leading institutions like De Montfort University. Over the past three…
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[ad_1] MOGA Caparica has announced the Phase 1 lineup for its 2024 edition, marking a transformation in the festival’s design. Set to take place from May 29th to June 2nd, 2024, this year’s event has transitioned from a series of beach parties to a fully-fledged beach festival with a single expansive site and three stages.…
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[ad_1] Pic: Ania Shrimpton Standon Calling, winner of the Line Up of the Year award at last year’s UK Festival Awards, has become the latest in the line of festivals to call off their 2024 edition in order to regroup amidst increases in costs. In a statement announcing the festival’s postponement until 2025, director, Alex…
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[ad_1] Sustainable event pioneers A Greener Future (AGF) have appointed David Hopkins as the new General Manager. David brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role as the company continues to evolve within and beyond the music industry and festivals, to support the broader events, sports and entertainment sector including suppliers and stakeholders. An…
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[ad_1] Vision 2025 Chair, Chris Johnson, runs through the toolkit at this year’s Festival Congress This new resource condenses years of research around industry practices to give organisers a wealth of practical, easy to implement waste management processes, to help improve practices, and encourage re-use of materials and reduce waste. Chris Johnson, Vision: 2025 Chair,…
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[ad_1] Tramlines and We Out Here have been announced as the beneficiaries of fully-funded Safe Hubs provided by Music Support during their 2024 events. The facilities have been made possible by a partnership between AIF, Music Support and The Christopher Meredith Foundation, with AIF members having been able to apply for a fully-funded Safe Hub…
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[ad_1] The artist and musician Brian Eno returns to GEI for the third time in 2024. Having previously headlined the event alongside inspirational Norwegian popstar Aurora and multi-Grammy-Award-winning artist and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier, he will this year share the stage with charismatic Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker. GEI16 will feature EarthPercent Hour, which will include a…
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[ad_1] DHP Family’s Beat The Streets saw huge crowds gather to enjoy a full day of live music on Sunday, with tens of thousands of pounds expected to be added to the fundraising total for Framework from this year’s event. The live music company’s charitable music festival Beat The Streets was launched in 2018 and…
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[ad_1] The latest edition of MIDƐM+ has just taken place in Cannes. Bringing together industry professionals and festival-goers from all over the world once again this year, the event has established itself as the benchmark meeting place for the music industry. It featured four days of intense exchanges, punctuated by conferences, talks, masterclasses, screenings, film…
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[ad_1] Pic: Lawrence Watson Soundcrash and Brixton Disco Festival welcome one of the most iconic figures in music to headline Love Motion, a brand new disco, soul and electronic all-dayer on Friday, 26 July. Pop culture icon Grace Jones will take to the Crystal Palace stage alongside a supportive line-up of incredible talent as part…
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[ad_1] TicketSellers’ Phil Hayes Delivers information at Festival Congress TicketSellers and ecolibrium have announced the beginning of a 3-year partnership to conduct the UK Festival Industry’s largest ever travel data survey of crew and artists, at the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) Congress, 1st February 2024. It is widely understood that travel and transport is…
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Latest Festival Flyer update from Moovin [ad_2] Moovin Festival Source EASY WAYS TO PAY Weekend Tickets are currently on the cheaper tier priced at £130+ BF We want to give everyone the chance to buy tickets at the cheaper prices & also have the option to pay monthly where you can secure your ticket for…
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[ad_1] Wide Awake Festival, the counter cultural celebration set in Brockwell Park and delivered by Bad Vibrations, LNZRT and the crew behind MOTH Club and The Shacklewell Arms has announced a new batch of exciting additions to their 2024 lineup, including some of the best up-and-coming and established left-field talent around. Welcoming even more eclectic…
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[ad_1] A fortnight before announcing its full 2024 Festival programme, Nevill Holt Festival announces that it will open with a new production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, directed by TONY and Olivier Award nominee Melly Still, conducted by rising star Finnegan Downie Dear, and featuring Britten Sinfonia, on 1st June. Melly Still is celebrated internationally…
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[ad_1] A Greener Future (AGF) has announced the latest speakers and panels for The 16th Green Events & Innovations Conference on 27 February 2024 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Speakers confirmed include; Blaine Harrison (Mystery Jets), Dale Vince (Ecotricity/Forest Green Rovers), Louis VI (artist/ filmmaker), Tori Tsui (climate activist/co-founder Bad Activist Collective), Sam…
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[ad_1] The Big Retreat, the adventure and well-being festival, taking place in Pembrokeshire in May has announced that Ruby Wax will be joining the festival’s line-up. The celebrated comedian, author and mental health advocate will bring her unique brand of humour and insight to South Wales. Ruby Wax is known for her candid take on…
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[ad_1] Barn on the Farm have announce that their UK Festival Awards Best Small Festival will not take place on 2023. In an open and honest statement, the team cited the difficulties that the live music sector has been facing in the past few years. Commenting on the postponement, AIF CEO said: “Barn On The…
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[ad_1] Pic: DHP According to a report by the BBC, DHP Family’s Splendour Festival has been cancelled due to delays in a tendering process. After running the festival since 2008, DHP was informed by Nottingham City Council in May 2023 that it would have to tender for the right to continue running the event in…
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[ad_1] A serene Stockwood Park, Luton. Pic: Gordie Jackson @ Unsplash Festival Republic has been granted a licence for a 3 day event in Luton’s Stockwood Park, during the Whitsun bank holiday weekend, from May 24-26, dates that coincide with the usual slot for the FR-organised Radio 1 Big Weekend The application stated that the…
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[ad_1] Tower Hamlets Council has approved a decision to allow Victoria Park’s medium and large events to increase in size from 500 and 5,000 to 5,000 and 20,000 people respectively. Despite resident protests, mayor Lutfur Rahman said the council had “no choice” but to hire out the park as another way of making money. Victoria…
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[ad_1] Royal Blood at Kendal Calling 2023. Pic: George Harrison Hailed as ‘the mini-Glastonbury of the North’, Kendal Calling is back in the fields this summer and today shares an enormous first drop of acts for 2024. This includes FIVE huge headliners, plus over 120 world-class acts set to entertain and delight in August. Noel…
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[ad_1] Tallin Music Week (TMW) is set to take place 4th – 6th April, transforming the vibrant venues of North Tallinn into a melting pot of musical diversity. From the eclectic Telliskivi Creative City to the new districts of Noblessner, Kalamaja, and Kopli, the festival promises an unforgettable experience celebrating the universal language of music.…
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[ad_1] Reggae Land has extended its footprint at Milton Keynes National Bowl with the addition of its new Dub Stage to its celebration of reggae music, culture, and community. The mainstage is set to ignite with an array of unforgettable performances by reggae royalty, featuring some of the most iconic names in the scene. Brace…
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[ad_1] AGF (A Greener Future) has revealed 27 events, venues and innovators from 12 countries as finalists in the International AGF Awards 2024. Awards are given across 9 important sustainability categories, including power, water, food and travel, and the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award 2024. The ceremony will be held on 27th…
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[ad_1] Sheffield’s biggest party, Tramlines, returns for 2024 with one of its strongest line ups and its biggest first announcement to date including three main stage headliners plus over 50 other acts, all set to appear over five stages from Friday 26th to Sunday 28th July as Tramlines heads back to its home in Hillsborough…
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[ad_1] Primary event ticketing platform, Skiddle, has recently unveiled its impressive business results for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, showcasing substantial growth for the company headquartered in Preston. Established in 2001 as an events guide, Skiddle has evolved into the UK’s foremost independent ticketing service. The self-service, promoter-friendly platform allows for free event listings and offers…
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