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    ‘I’m locked into this idea that if you spread culture around a town, in the end it pays off’: can a festival revitalise the high street?

    September 9, 2026

    UK News

    UK News

    Superstruct launches code for ‘artistic freedom across its festivals’

    By Jack NeedhamSeptember 9, 20260

    The Artistic Code aims to promote ‘shared principles that guide artistic programming across Superstruct’s global festival portfolio’ says the company.

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    UK News

    Glastonbury announced for 2027 – with tickets breaking the £400 barrier

    By Jack NeedhamSeptember 9, 20260

    Eager festival-goers will have the chance to secure their ticket from 9am on Sunday 4 October.

    UK News

    North Downs Mountain Festival to debut in Guildford in 2027

    By James RobertsonSeptember 7, 20260

    Kendal Mountain Events and Raccoon Media Group partner for the outdoor festival in Guildford, Surrey, from 11-13 June 2027.

    UK News

    CarFest to return to Silverstone in 2027

    By Jack NeedhamSeptember 7, 20260

    The festival brought Tom Jones, Nile Rodgers and Sugababes to the iconic race track over the August bank holiday weekend.

    UK News

    Producer Auntie Flo heads up search for emerging African music talent for Scotland’s Govan Music Festival

    By James RobertsonSeptember 1, 20260

    The chosen artists will be paired with producer Auntie Flo and a live orchestra for a performance at Govan Music Festival.

    Insights

    Insights

    ‘People are willing to spend for the experience’: how festivals (can) make money

    Insights

    ‘It’s a long-term approach’: Africa Rising Music Conference founder Sarah Jane Nicholson on cultivating a music industry on the continent

    How can festivals thrive on the African continent?

    Insights

    ‘It’s about respecting the culture’: La Linea’s Elena Beltrami on putting Latin culture on a pedestal

    Elena Beltrami, Director at La Linea festival, on how Latin music is thriving in the UK.

    Insights

    ‘You have to box clever’: Mustard Media’s Sian Bennett on how festivals can thrive through data

    The strategy director tells us what festivals should be doing to cultivate its crowd.

    Insights

    ‘If you’re good people to work with people will want to work with you’: Shambala Festival on the importance of festival community

    Sarah Mason, Senior Production Manager at Shambala, shares why sticking to your guns means more than money.

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    Trends

    Industry news and updates from Festival Insights

    Trends

    ‘Festivals have the power to move huge numbers of people for good’: IFF’s Greg Parmley on festival highlights and the year that’s been

    Trends

    ‘Martyn’s Law isn’t about stopping events – it’s about making them safer’

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

    Trends

    Association of Independent Festivals launches festival podcast series

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

    Trends

    ‘It’s about creating memories rather than simply selling food’: Smoke & Fire on celebrating food culture through festival BBQ

    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.

    Trends

    Food experience brand Togather acquires Field Vision Bars

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

    Trends

    Spotify and Afro Nation Portugal partner to bring festival content to fans

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

    Trends

    Jacqui Harris named managing director of Superstruct Entertainment UK

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

    Trends

    ‘Find a partner whose DNA fits the brand’: Matthew Hoag from Interstellar.plus on how festivals can grow beyond borders

    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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    INTERVIEWS

    Interviews

    ‘The key is to keep refreshing the festival’: six insights we learned from Sziget Festival’s Chief Brand Officer, Tomas Loeffen

    Few major festivals have come from such humble beginnings as Budapest’s Sziget…

    Interviews

    Vikram Gudi: why the music industry needs greater South Asian representation

    Vikram Gudi has made his name in the music industry in quite…

    Interviews

    Festival Report: six key insights we learned from Skiddle’s Executive Board Member Duncan King

    Is it becoming harder to throw a party in a green field?…

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    World News

    World News

    Zamna festival announces first acts for 2026

    The Egyptian festival returns to Khoroum Valley from 20-22 November with an increased capacity.

    World News

    Beyond the Valley announces first acts for 2026

    Black Eyed Peas, John Summit, Vince Staples, Skepta and more will play the Australian festival from 28 December to 1 January.

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