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    ‘Show up with heart and add something honest, not borrowed’: DollyFest and the question of respectful reward

    September 16, 2026

    UK News

    UK News

    Roundhouse Rising to showcase emerging young talent

    By James RobertsonSeptember 11, 20260

    The multi-arts venue has revealed the line-up for its youth programme, including performances from Eleanor-Cousins-Brown and a night of chamber music from the Jasmine Quartet.

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    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.

    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.

    Insights

    Insights

    Glastonbury and a £408 wristband: are ticket prices going too far?

    Insights

    Postcode parties and residential raves: how 6 Music Festival and FaT OuT are cultivating culture in your area

    6 Music’s Cam Pia and FaT OuT founder Emma Thompson on the importance of bringing culture to your doorstep.

    Insights

    ‘People come and know they can hang up their responsibilities’: how Butlin’s is reimagining the British festival

    Mike Godolphin, entertainment director at Butlin’s, tells us how Butlin’s is appealing to a new era of holiday camper.

    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.

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    Trends

    Industry news and updates from Festival Insights

    Trends

    ‘Festival merchandise builds identity. But to justify the resources used to produce it, it must be more than a promotional extra:’ why merch needs a sustainable strategy

    Trends

    ‘The Marshall brand knows there’s a DIY authenticity to us and what we can do’: how 2000trees Festival delivered its biggest activation yet

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

    Trends

    Dutch Barrier Services introduces three new products at Roskilde Festival

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

    Trends

    Co–op extends partnership with five Live Nation UK festivals

    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.

    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.”

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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

    Victoria announces the recipients for the third round of the Live Music Festivals Fund

    The Australian state’s government in partnership with Music Victoria provides grants for 16 festivals totalling more than A$640,000

    World News

    Lisbon’s No Art festival returns for 2026

    Headline acts ANOTR, Adriatique, SG Lewis, Jennifer Loveless and more named for the festival’s second outing.

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