Since the bounceback after COVID, Festivall Services has offered temporary staffing solutions to a variety of events all year round – namely festivals and festive events. Despite their continued growth, they have managed to uphold their high welfare standards, with their offer of the living wage – for which they are accredited – and fair breaks exceeding employment legislation expectations. Their dedication to sustainability, including planting a tree for each employee or freelancer per season, has attracted staff and clients alike who share their values; from this, they have successfully formed partnerships and solidified their place within the events industry.…
Author: Andy Lenthall
Britpop architect Jane Savidge, musicologist Joe Muggs, music industry psychotherapist Tamsin Embleton, Liveurope’s chief coordinator Elise Phamgia and Secretary-General of European Choral Association Sonja Greiner join Tallinn Music Week (TMW) conference. TMW has welcomed the next wave of experts who will deliver valuable insights from across the spectrum of industry – from the 20th-century pop culture landmarks and the trials and tribulations of fame and touring to the importance of clubbing in the search for identity, and the inevitable data-driven future of music distribution. As co-founder and head of legendary PR firm Savage & Best, Jane Savidge is widely credited…
Dot To Dot Festival have just announced the second wave of artists to join the 2024 edition of the metropolitan music event, with WUNDERHORSE joining JOCKSTRAP to headline the second stage of the May bank holiday weekend, alongside 33 more names, adding to the already exciting list of emerging artists. Following an amazing 2023 event with Bristol a sellout, Dot To Dot Festival is set to return to Bristol and Nottingham city centres on the 25th and 26th May respectively. Showcasing the hottest up-and-coming acts is always at the forefront of what Dot To Dot Festival do, and the lineup…
FOCUS Wales has announced a very special showcase on the Saturday of this year’s festival, with a live BBC Introducing Wales broadcast show in tribute to the late legandary BBC broadcaster, Janice Long. Set to take place on 11th May at Ty Pawb, Wrexham, and working together with the BBC, the festival team have co-curated a special lineup of artists that Janice loved. Cara Hammond, Laura J Martin, Pixy Jones, and Kidsmoke, are all set to perform on the night, which will be presented by Janice’s colleague and dear friend, the broadcaster Adam Walton. Also announced recently is “the techno…
The Green Events & Innovations Conference (GEI), the foremost conference for sustainable events, welcomed 400 delegates to the Royal Lancaster London for the event’s 16th edition on 27th February. AGF CEO Claire O’Neill and Director Teresa Moore started the day’s proceedings by highlighting that we’re reaching critical mass structurally and culturally in which we must change the way our sector operates and that using our platform for communication has never been more important in a year of pivotal elections worldwide. This was followed by a packed agenda of inspirational innovators from the global live music, sports, and event sector, tackling…
Steve Heap will retire from his position as General Secretary of the Association of Festival Organisers on April 2 2024, handing over the operation to John Rostron and the team at the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF). The AFO will continue to operate as usual following Steve’s exit. Steve Heap has been AFO’s General Secretary since its formation in 1987. Since then, the organisation has grown from a handful of founding members to representing 102 festival and event organisers, with events ranging from as small as 500 to over 25,000 capacity. The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is the UK’s…
Roskilde Festival has added 23 new music artists to its music programme. With acts from five continents, the Danish non-profit festival continues its wealth of announcements for this summer’s major event, showcasing a unique celebration of musical innovation and cultural diversity. SZA is confirmed as a headliner for Roskilde Festival’s 2024 lineup, which is already bursting at the seams with international heavyweights such as Doja Cat, Foo Fighters, PJ Harvey, Skrillex, Jungle, Jane’s Addiction and J Hus. SZA has captivated an ever-growing global fan base with singles like ‘Kill Bill’, ‘Good Days’, and ‘Snooze’. Particularly, her 2022 album ‘SOS’ and…
ULTRA Worldwide is continuing to cement its status as a leading international music festival brand. Boasting active events on all six inhabited continents, including the flagship Ultra Music Festival in Miami. This summer, ULTRA Europe is returning to Croatia for its tenth edition from Friday, July 12 – Sunday, July 14, 2024. The upcoming tenth anniversary of ULTRA Europe will etch another milestone in this region’s festival culture and promises to be the most exceptional yet! With a whopping 150,000+ attendees jetting in from 143+ countries, ULTRA Europe has become a global phenomenon. Hitting top 15 worldwide in 2023 out…
Boogietown 2024 is set to transform Apps Court in Surrey into a haven of disco, funk, and soul on Saturday 7th, and Sunday, 8th September with a celebration of diverse genres, iconic artists, and an immersive experience like no other. The Main Stage at Boogietown is set to feature legendary acts and chart-topping performers, such as Boy George & The Culture Club, KC & The Sunshine Band, Lisa Stansfield, The Jacksons, Boney M, Wet Wet Wet & countless more. This stage promises a diverse musical journey that spans eras and genres. The Boogie tent will feature a Disco Disco takeover…
The son of music legend Bob Marley and a female supergroup will headline the acclaimed Africa Oyé Festival this summer, with Les Amazones d’Afrique closing proceedings on Saturday 22nd June, Julian Marley, fresh off his Grammy win for Best Reggae Album earlier this month, tops the bill on Sunday with his band, The Uprising. The country’s biggest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture is returning to Liverpool’s Sefton Park in 2024 following record breaking attendances last year. The free festival will take over one of the city’s most picturesque green spaces for two packed days of live music, dance, workshops,…