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Announcement
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has launched a new Festival MOT programme, giving organisers access to expert advice and operational reviews designed to identify risks before they become serious issues.
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The inaugural Hampshire Air Festival, scheduled for 12–13 September at Thruxton Aerodrome, has been cancelled only days before opening. Organiser Montserrat Events is expected to enter liquidation, leaving ticket holders, suppliers, contractors and event partners facing uncertainty.
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Every successful event eventually faces the same question: grow bigger or stay true to what made it special? More tickets can bring opportunity, but growth also comes with costs, risks and challenges.
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Belfast is preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors as it gets ready to host Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's largest celebration of Irish music, culture and tradition.
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After 18 years of championing emerging talent, the iconic BBC Introducing Stage is set to disappear from Reading & Leeds Festival, marking a significant moment in UK music festival history.
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Festival organisers are investing in technology, sustainability and visitor wellbeing as audience expectations continue to evolve.
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Perhaps the real question isn't how we recycle more festival waste. It's how we create less of it in the first place. From reusable camping equipment to rental schemes and smarter event design, festivals are beginning to rethink what sustainability really means.
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From music and food to heritage and arts, cultural festivals across Europe continue to attract strong attendance and growing international interest.
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Despite industry-wide challenges, Australia's festival sector continues to expand through long-term investment, diverse programming and growing audience demand.
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