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Acts including Dove Ellis, Squid, Working Men’s Club and more will join Fat Dog and Mike D 5D at the Brighton festival from 23–24 October
Simple Things festival, which takes place across various venues in Bristol on 7 November, has…
The festival will take place at various venues across London from 2-8 November 2026.
The ten-day arts and culture festival takes place from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 4 October, across the coastal and rural communities surrounding the Bay of Findhorn.
Maverick Sabre, Katy B, Bricknasty and Crazy Cousins and more will play on Friday 21 August in London’s Victoria Park.
Insights
Extreme weather is becoming more commonplace. Jacob Worek from the UKCMA explains why festivals need to be prepared.
Outer Town founder Harry Dodson on how creative collaboration birthed a festival of musical discovery and medieval mysticism.
FOCUS Wales director Sarah Jones on musical discovery and bringing global acts to north Wales.
6 Music’s Cam Pia and FaT OuT founder Emma Thompson on the importance of bringing culture to your doorstep.
Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
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.
Matthew Hoag, founder and CEO of Interstellar.plus, explains what festival brands can do to successfully expand into a new territory.
Ross Robertson, Arena UK and Europe MD, on why mental health support in the workplace must be taken seriously this festival season and beyond.
The summers are getting hotter and climate change is altering our landscapes. How can, and should, the festival industry react?
The UK-wide research project that will examine the lived experiences of women working within the events industry.
INTERVIEWS
The NQ founder and CEO tells us all about his new partnership with global dance titans Creamfields.
The Future of Festivals CEO shares his insights on a few key things the festival industry should be considering for next year and beyond.
Festival-goers are changing. They don’t want mud, but mimosa-fuelled comfort. This is why, and how, festivals are reacting.
