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See AIF members speaking at the following events:

Music South West

Virtual Festivals: UK Festival Awards

Membership Criteria:

• Applicants should own no more than 2 festivals in the UK
• have previously hosted at least 1 festival under their current name
• not be more than 50% owned by corporate consumer brands

Benefits:

• Share of knowledge about issues such as theft and crime, to help create a safer and more enjoyable festival experience
• 20% discount on event insurance
• Access to Members section of the AIF website to view online resources, special offers and job applications.
• Free entry to AIF organised networking and discussion events.
• Access to advise regarding environmental management in association with Agreenerfestival.
• Exclusive international marketing deal for members with Visit Britain
• 25% discount on advertising packages in association with Virtual Festivals.
• Discounts on AIF Security Task Force fees.
• Discounted admission to industry events and conferences.
• Lobbying power provided where necessary for legal and industry issues.
• Advisory body for issues in the overall live industry.
• Introductions to key service providers: Security, legal, financial, ticketing, Insurance and more.
• Exclusive member discounts and offers with key service providers and subcontractors.
• Alliances and shared knowledge / resources with fellow festivals and international partners.
• Inclusion in audience surveys and exclusive access to full survey results.
• Regular email updates: on essential issues and diary dates
• Kite mark for suppliers representing credibility and reliability.
• Work experience scheme that brings music & event business students into independent festivals.
• Shared resources and skills with Association of Independent Music.
• Alternative to bodies representing the larger music events.
• Option for AIF membership to be paid in full through bar solutions (contact us for details)