The initiative aims to strengthen local music scenes and create more opportunities for artists across the UK.

2000trees creative director Rob Scarlett and Marshall CMO Nick Street on how the audio brand are curating heightened experiences at the much-loved festival.

The dutch barrier manufacturer supplies barriers to the Orange, Arena and Laguna Stages.

After eight years of bringing its pop-up stores to festivals, the supermarket will remain the official supermarket sponsor of Download Festival, Klarna Presents Latitude Festival, Pepsi Presents Reading & Leeds Festivals and Pepsi Presents Creamfields Festival until 2031.

Laura Gibb, executive director of Martyn’s Law at the Security Industry Authority, speaks on the new legislation and what festivals need to consider.

The podcast shares expertise, guidance and advice from guests for those wanting to start a small or micro festival.

Ashley Peniston-Bird, founder and director of Smoke & Fire Festival, speaks on how a charity fundraiser became one of the UK’s biggest food weekenders.

Togather says that the two businesses will “bring more than 60 event experts together on a single combined F&B [food and beverage] offer.”

As an official sponsor and exclusive streaming partner, Spotify will have a dedicated Afro Nation page on the platform.

The former AEG Presents VP and general manager brings over 20 years of live entertainment and festival experience to the company.