First details revealed for inaugural Iberian Festival Awards

PORTUGAL / SPAIN: The first edition of Iberian Festival Awards, presented in association with APORFEST, will occur on March 3 2016 as part of Talkfest in Lisbon. The gala awards show – set within...

Sound City Festival Calls on Music Industry to ‘PAY IT FORWARD’ in New...

UK Festival Awards finalists, Sound City Festival has announced details of its brand new ‘Pay It Forward’ initiative, as tickets for the Sound City Conference go on sale. Proudly the UK’s independent conference for...


Crooked House – Inspiring Music’s Future Generation

As House, Drum & Bass, and UK Garage music lovers venture back into Lichfield's scenic and beautifully kept Beacon Park for the highly anticipated festival: Crooked House In The Park, round 2, they'll be...

Over 60 new acts for Liverpool International Music Festival

UK: Liverpool International Music Festival has announced that its 2016 edition will comprise three different programmes: LIMF Presents, the award-winning LIMF Academy and Europe's largest free music event, LIMF Summer Jam. Last year LIMF...

MusicTown Festival Set to Launch in Dublin This Year

IRELAND: Dublin’s musical heritage and vibrant music scene are the inspiration for a brand new music festival - entitled MusicTown - set to take place from April 10 – 19 across the city. Organised...

Safer Spaces Adds To Initiatives Tackling Sexual Violence Against Women At Events

This week saw the launch of Safer Spaces, a community interest organisation that aims to provide a safe sopace for women and girls who feel overwhelmed, uncomfortable or who have been sexually...

Purple Guide Publishers Award Grants

UK: The team behind the publication of the Purple Guide, The Events Industry Forum (EIF), has announced that two grants of £2500 each have been awarded. The first goes to welfare specialist Penny Mellor to...

Adamson appoints Marc Bertrand as CEO

CANADA: Adamson Systems Engineering has announced the appointment of professional audio industry veteran Marc Bertrand as its Chief Executive Officer. Bertrand will lead Adamson’s global operations from its headquarters in Port Perry, Ontario, as...

Vision 2025 Announces Full Free Conference Programme

Vision 2025, supported by The Showman’s Show and Festival Republic, continues to shape climate action for the UK outdoor event industry by bringing event organisers, suppliers, climate organisations and green leaders together to share...

Danny Brown, Joey Bada$$ and More for Fresh Island

CROATIA: Europe's pioneering hip-hop and R&B festival Fresh Island has announced its first wave of acts for 2015, with headline performances from Joey Bada$$, Danny Brown, Tinashe and Migos. Heavyweight Skepta flies the flag...