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    Opinion: is problem solving besting traditional festival sponsorship?

    By James RobertsonJune 9, 20260

    Archie Wilkinson, CEO and co-founder of Lifesaver Power, believes festivals don’t succeed through entertainment value alone, but how effectively they can remove friction from the audience experience.

    UK News

    Cheltenham Festivals aims to make half of its festival events free by 2030

    By James RobertsonJune 9, 20260

    The five-year ‘Next Chapter’ project aims to expand the charity organisation’s work in underserved communities and for young people.

    UK News

    Pitchfork Music Festival London announces first acts for 2026

    By James RobertsonJune 8, 20260

    The Avalanches, Noname, Freak Slug, Jacob Alon and more will play at venues across London from 2-8 November 2026.

    World News

    Portuguese music showcase SQUARE announces 2027 dates

    By James RobertsonJune 5, 20260

    The multi-city showcase returns to northern Portugal from 27-30 January 2027 after its debut in 2025.

    UK News

    WOMAD Glasgow cancelled

    By Jack NeedhamJune 4, 20260

    The festival was set to take place 3-4 July at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park for its inaugural year.

    Trends

    Decathlon brings back the No Tent Left Behind campaign for 2026

    By James RobertsonJune 3, 20260

    Customers who buy a tent this summer and return it by 6 September can get a 50% refund of the original purchase price or the full value back as a gift card.

    Trends

    FOCUS Wales reflects on 2026 and announces dates for 2027

    By James RobertsonJune 3, 20260

    The conference and music showcase says it welcomed 250 acts and 434 delegates for its 2026 event.

    World News

    European Talent Exchange presents artist bookings for the 2026 summer season

    By James RobertsonJune 2, 20260

    Artists who performed at ESNS26 have been booked for 256 shows across 73 festivals, says European Talent Exchange.

    World News

    EXIT to debut Starlight Festival in Egypt

    By James RobertsonJune 1, 20260

    Charlotte de Witte, Michael Bibi and more will perform at the Pyramids of Giza from 8-11 October.

    UK News

    The UK Festival Awards returns for 2026

    By Jack NeedhamJune 1, 20260

    This year’s event, powered by Festival Insights, will take place on 1 December at Manchester’s DIECAST – and festivals can enter now.

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