Association of Independent Festivals Archives

UK Parliamentary group formed to represent festivals

A new UK Parliamentary group focussed on the festivals sector has been backed by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF).

Covid led to loss of 1 in 6 UK festivals, report shows

One in six UK festivals came to an end during and in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, new data from the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) suggests.

Association of Independent Festivals launches ‘First Festival Campaign’

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has today (Friday) launched a new campaign and fund, that will grant access to festivals for thousands of people over the age of 18 across the UK.

UK festivals will barely break even in 2023 – AIF report

UK festivals face tight margins in 2023 due to soaring costs, according to data collected in the Association of Independent Festivals’ (AIF) first-ever Festival Forecast report.

The NEC joins festival associations to explore further opportunities

The NEC has joined two festival organisations to continue its exploration of opportunities within the events industry.

People on the move: Association of Independent Festivals and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries…

People on the move: AIF, Legends and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing ecosystem… The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced that Paul…

People on the move: Tix Ticketing, AIF and more…

We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries… Tix Ticketing has announced Patrick Morsman (pictured…

UK festivals commit to tackling sexual violence at events

Over 100 festivals in the UK have committed to tackling sexual violence at events, including Reading and Leeds, Boomtown Fair,…

Industry figures react to UK Chancellor’s spring budget

UK Music chief executive Jamie Njoku-Goodwin has said he will keep the pressure on the UK Government over the proposed…

AIF calls for Government-backed support to deal with mounting costs and shortages

Association of Independent Festivals chief executive Paul Reed (pictured) has warned of the “perfect storm” of ending VAT relief, Brexit,…

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Wimbledon raises ticket prices for 2023 championships

Lord’s lifetime membership owners allowed to jump 29-year queue

Ticketing: The ‘bad-news’ business?

Viagogo fined over unauthorised ticket sales for Rugby World Cup France 2023

Leeds United increases season ticket prices by flat 10% fee

See Tickets, Vivendi suffer reported data breach

Issues reported with Rugby World Cup 2023 ticketing system

Ticketmaster faces class action lawsuit over Drake tickets

Exit Festival links up with NFT-TiX as part of multi-year collaboration

Aisle seats are the new ‘premium’ tickets

Rammstein obtains restraining order against Viagogo

Ziggo Dome extends NFT ticketing plans with GUTS Tickets

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