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The Artistic Code aims to promote ‘shared principles that guide artistic programming across Superstruct’s global festival portfolio’ says the company.
Eager festival-goers will have the chance to secure their ticket from 9am on Sunday 4 October.
Kendal Mountain Events and Raccoon Media Group partner for the outdoor festival in Guildford, Surrey, from 11-13 June 2027.
The festival brought Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers and Sugababes to the iconic race track over the August bank holiday weekend.
The chosen artists will be paired with producer Auntie Flo and a live orchestra for a performance at Govan Music Festival.
Insights
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The strategy director tells us what festivals should be doing to cultivate its crowd.
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Trends
Industry news and updates from Festival Insights
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.
Matthew Hoag, founder and CEO of Interstellar.plus, explains what festival brands can do to successfully expand into a new territory.
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World News
The Egyptian festival returns to Khoroum Valley from 20-22 November with an increased capacity.
Black Eyed Peas, John Summit, Vince Staples, Skepta and more will play the Australian festival from 28 December to 1 January.
