Independent festivals face growing pressure to reduce environmental impact. The new AIF Sustainability Step Change Fund - launched with £40,000 from Ticket Tailor’s Earth Invest — will generate capital, expertise and structured support to help member festivals move from intention to implementation on climate action.

Nordic Wristbands UK has partnered with The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and will contribute funds to the trade body’s ongoing campaign for a Music Festival Tax Relief.

Nordic Wristbands UK has committed 1p to the organisation’s campaign for every wristband ordered by an AIF member festival.

AIF has forged an alliance with BAFA that will see the two trade bodies work together across events, data analysis, representation, training, resources and more.

Creative Wales and City Of Belfast join Arts Council England backing.

Funding AIF memberships for over 20 independent UK-based festivals, this joint initiative also includes a bespoke marketing support package, editorial promotion, targeted paid media, and dedicated account management.

A partnership between the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the Association of Independent Promoters (AIP) and Music Venue Trust (MVT) has won the support of Arts Council England to create a new networking day for the sector.

AIF calls for Competition and Markets Authority to investigate Live Nation

Live Nation could be held responsible for engaging in anti-competitive behaviour, according to AIF analysis.

LONDON Tuesday 8 July 2025 — The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has called for an investigation into Live Nation from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority.

Somerset’s new Homestead festival announced its cancellation today (Monday 9 June) and is the 39th festival to fall so far this year. That figure is half the number of festivals that fell in 2024, and has been met almost a month ahead of 2025’s mid-point.

The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has partnered with Stantec (formerly Hydrock) to launch a new noise helpline for festival promoters.

We’re bringing you a roundup of exciting trends, new and reimagined events for 2025, and initiatives wanting to reshape the festival landscape in 2026.