Eurosonic Noorderslag 2016
The 30th anniversary of the European emerging talent festival Eurosonic Noorderslag occurred from January 13 – 16 in Groningen, The Netherlands. It stayed true to its ethos of stimulating the circulation of European music...
An Interview with Airstar
Since its creation in 1994, Airstar has been a world leader in designing and producing inflatable technologies across various industries – from lighting to aerospace and architecture. From the very early days, Airstar has...
HowTheLightGetsIn
Festivals have a shared tradition when it comes to embracing progressive movements and ideas. From Glastonbury’s decades-long kinship with the CND to Afropunk’s 50% female line-up and Shambala’s pioneering sustainability practices, festivals often capitalise...
LIVE Appoints CEO as Body Secures Multi-Year Funding
Association of British Orchestras becomes LIVE’s 14th member organisation
LIVE, the voice of the UK’s live music and entertainment business, has today appointed hospitality industry expert Jon Collins...
Beat-Herder – A Festival With a Sense of Re-Purpose
Accreditation in a former mobile chlamydia screening unit disguised as a train carriage? A swimming pool under a roof supported by the ribs of an old boat? If the Wombles ran a festival, surely...
Roskilde Festival
Proudly emblazoned on posters around the expansive Roskilde Festival site were the words 'non-profit since 1972'. In my comprehensive conversation with the festival's Head of Corporate Communications, Christina Bilde – in which we discussed...
An Interview with Outlook & Dimensions
Over a couple of consecutive weekends each September, Outlook & Dimensions repurpose a 19th century Croatian fort into a temple for all things danceable. Finishing off the festival season with a resounding one-two punch,...
LIVE calls on Government to keep its promise on insurance
LIVE calls on Government to keep its promise on insurance
LIVE is calling on the UK Government to keep the promise it has made on delivering a COVID insurance scheme, and ensure live music is...
Reducing the loo queue this festival season
As some festivals return for the first time in two years, it’s important to consider how you can support your favourite festival and the environment, while still enjoying your weekend.
Kendal Calling – Playing the Waste Game Within Tent City.
Cards on table: I love Cumbria. It’s a hell of a trip from Insights Towers down here in the South West but any excuse is taken, including a couple of days at Kendal Calling,...