“Large-scale greenfield music festivals can no longer ignore gigantism,” says the forthcoming peer-reviewed paper.
Exhibitors including Rentman, Peequal, JCB, HIMONSA and more will head to Newbury Showground from 21-22 October 2026.
The app was used at 44 festivals in 10 countries in 2026, including Coachella, Mighty Hoopla, Bonnaroo, Electric Picnic and more.
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?
The green and sustainability conference will take over indigo at The O2 and the O2 Blueroom for its 19th edition.
Culture needs to be cultivated. Sarah McBriar, founder of AVA Belfast and London, tells us how a festival can do that through shared global insight (and loud sound systems).
“All four [patrons] have been longstanding supporters of MVT and advocates for the importance of grassroots music venues,” says the music charity.
The announcement follows a pledge made earlier this year by Cheltenham Festivals to make half of its festival events free by 2030.
Festival Insights will host the quick fire innovation sessions with GeoPura, Power Logistics 4Wall and Sunbelt rentals at Showman’s Show on 21 October 2026.
Bonnie Lyall, digital marketing and design professional for JuteBag, speaks on what festivals should be doing to ensure their merch stands meet modern eco-standards.