UK News
The London-based electronic music, dance and disco festival returns on 28–30 May 2027.
Next year marks a ‘long overdue return’ to BST Hyde Park for the rock band, says the festival.
New two-day music festival is set to take place on 29 and 30 May 2027.
Pete Tong will bring his Ibiza Classics show to the south west festival on 10 July 2027.
The Race Equality in Music Event Licensing report led by Black Lives in Music uncovers systemic racial bias in licensing throughout London.
Insights
Ticket scams are becoming more sophisticated and cost UK fans £150m in 2025. Filip Hiltmann, head of marketing at Way Out West, explains how they’re beginning to confront the problem.
From ticketing to cashless systems festival data is both insightful and confusing. How can festivals bring it under one roof and use it to build community and grow?
Hugo Campbell, co-founder of culinary company Togather, explains why “chips and beans” just doesn’t cut it at festivals anymore.
Are brands always just an advert or can they be something more? Hope O’Sulivan, festival and events director at Verve The Live Agency, says yes, but when done right.
Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
Bryonie’s role forms part of Step Change, the sustainability initiative launched to support AIF members.
The first event took place on 15 October in London, exploring how brand partnerships can drive commercial results while enhancing the fan experience.
Andrew Wood, managing partner at risk management group arx and the team behind the Martyn’s Law Handbook, tells us what festivals need to know about the incoming legislation.
Festival tickets are getting harder to sell. Ben Portnoi, founder and CEO of marketing company The Hybrid House, tells us why that is and how to keep up with change.
The free festival tracking platform will give organisers ‘performance analysis to uncover industry-wide trends’ says the company.
The new hire, formerly of Just Eat and Festicket, has been appointed by Togather to scale its financial operations.
Aushim Koumar, CEO of foldable structure company Konligo, explains why their newest invention ‘The Tent’ might just need to be seen to be believed.
INTERVIEWS
Despite high-profile cancellations and political pressures, the University of East London’s Zoe Adjey says why festivals still need to make a stand with their bookings.
Charlotte Adley, FMCG Client Lead at Bauer Media Outdoor, on the changing nature of the modern festival-goer.
Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin’s, tells us how Butlin’s is appealing to a new era of holiday camper.
