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New festival Homestead cancels. AIF calls for Music Festival Tax Relief to mitigate closures and kickstart growth
New festival Homestead cancels. AIF calls for Music Festival Tax Relief to mitigate closures and kickstart growth

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.

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AIF partners with Stantec to launch Noise Helpline for festival promoters
AIF partners with Stantec to launch Noise Helpline for festival promoters

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

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Forecast Vol.07 - New Shoots and Stories of Hope
Forecast Vol.07 - New Shoots and Stories of Hope

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.

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Music Economy in Gloucestershire: New Report Urges Action on Internationalisation, Streaming, and Fair Pricing
Music Economy in Gloucestershire: New Report Urges Action on Internationalisation, Streaming, and Fair Pricing
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The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced a new support package for UK indie festivals forced to take a fallow year.
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced a new support package for UK indie festivals forced to take a fallow year.
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AIF calls for CMS Select Committee inquiry into UK festivals
AIF calls for CMS Select Committee inquiry into UK festivals
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2025 loses its first festival
2025 loses its first festival
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Forecast Vol 04 - One Million Strong
Forecast Vol 04 - One Million Strong
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72 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
72 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
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AIF i lansio rhaglen sgiliau ar gyfer gwyliau Cymru a’u gweithwyr llawrydd
AIF i lansio rhaglen sgiliau ar gyfer gwyliau Cymru a’u gweithwyr llawrydd
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AIF to launch skills programme for Welsh festivals and festival freelancers
AIF to launch skills programme for Welsh festivals and festival freelancers
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A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on Government response to Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry into Grassroots Music Venues
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on Government response to Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry into Grassroots Music Venues
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A Greener Future Announces Annual Sustainability Conference
A Greener Future Announces Annual Sustainability Conference
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Forecast Vol.02 - Festivals, not just for fields
Forecast Vol.02 - Festivals, not just for fields
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Vol. 01 - Welcome to Forecast
Vol. 01 - Welcome to Forecast
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AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme
AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme
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60 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
60 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
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50 festivals cancelled in 2024
50 festivals cancelled in 2024
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Vento Insurance - Introducing Rainy Day Cover
Vento Insurance - Introducing Rainy Day Cover
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GREENING THE GREENFIELDS: How festival goers can be part of the solution - A Greener Future
GREENING THE GREENFIELDS: How festival goers can be part of the solution - A Greener Future
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Association of Independent Festivals Endorses MU Access Rider Scheme
Association of Independent Festivals Endorses MU Access Rider Scheme
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Industry report shows 19% of UK music festivals from 2022 no longer exist
Industry report shows 19% of UK music festivals from 2022 no longer exist
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Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%
Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%
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UK festival cancellations pass 20 milestone
UK festival cancellations pass 20 milestone
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Steve Heap sets retirement date, hands AFO operation to AIF
Steve Heap sets retirement date, hands AFO operation to AIF
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Tramlines and We Out Here to host Music Support Safe Hubs on site in 2024
Tramlines and We Out Here to host Music Support Safe Hubs on site in 2024
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AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets
AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets
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First Festival Congress 2024 sessions and new sponsors announced
First Festival Congress 2024 sessions and new sponsors announced
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A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the closure of Nozstock The Hidden Valley
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the closure of Nozstock The Hidden Valley
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Festival Congress returns to Bristol in February
Festival Congress returns to Bristol in February
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Music Economy in Gloucestershire: New Report Urges Action on Internationalisation, Streaming, and Fair Pricing
Industry News
Music Economy in Gloucestershire: New Report Urges Action on Internationalisation, Streaming, and Fair Pricing
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A Greener Future Announces Annual Sustainability Conference
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A Greener Future Announces Annual Sustainability Conference
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Vento Insurance - Introducing Rainy Day Cover
Industry News
Vento Insurance - Introducing Rainy Day Cover
Industry News
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GREENING THE GREENFIELDS: How festival goers can be part of the solution - A Greener Future
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GREENING THE GREENFIELDS: How festival goers can be part of the solution - A Greener Future
Industry News
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Industry report shows 19% of UK music festivals from 2022 no longer exist
Industry News
Industry report shows 19% of UK music festivals from 2022 no longer exist
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Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%
Industry News
Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%
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UK festival cancellations pass 20 milestone
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UK festival cancellations pass 20 milestone
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Steve Heap sets retirement date, hands AFO operation to AIF
AIF Updates, Industry News
Steve Heap sets retirement date, hands AFO operation to AIF
AIF Updates, Industry News
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AIF Updates, Industry News
Tramlines and We Out Here to host Music Support Safe Hubs on site in 2024
Industry News
Tramlines and We Out Here to host Music Support Safe Hubs on site in 2024
Industry News
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Industry News
AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets
AIF Updates, Industry News
AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets
AIF Updates, Industry News
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AIF Updates, Industry News
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the closure of Nozstock The Hidden Valley
Industry News, AIF Updates
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the closure of Nozstock The Hidden Valley
Industry News, AIF Updates
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Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF launches Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiative
Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF launches Equality, Diversity & Inclusion initiative
Industry News, AIF Updates
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Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF launches All-Party Parliamentary Group for independent festivals
Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF launches All-Party Parliamentary Group for independent festivals
Industry News, AIF Updates
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Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF partners with Galop and Stamp Out Spiking to bolster Safer Spaces campaign
Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF partners with Galop and Stamp Out Spiking to bolster Safer Spaces campaign
Industry News, AIF Updates
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Industry News, AIF Updates
1 in 6 festivals came to an end as a result of Covid
Industry News
1 in 6 festivals came to an end as a result of Covid
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AIF launches First Festival Campaign
Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF launches First Festival Campaign
Industry News, AIF Updates
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Industry News, AIF Updates
AIF publishes Festival Forecast for 2023
AIF Updates, Industry News
AIF publishes Festival Forecast for 2023
AIF Updates, Industry News
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AIF Updates, Industry News
500+ UK festivals and outdoor events unite to launch Green Events Code tackling climate crisis
Industry News
500+ UK festivals and outdoor events unite to launch Green Events Code tackling climate crisis
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AIF Comment on today’s Mini Budget announcement
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AIF Comment on today’s Mini Budget announcement
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AIF comment on new Culture Secretary appointment
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AIF comment on new Culture Secretary appointment
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Over 100 UK festivals commit to tackling sexual violence
Industry News
Over 100 UK festivals commit to tackling sexual violence
Industry News
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Industry News
A statement from AIF CEO Paul Reed on the lifting of legal restrictions around Covid-19 in the UK
AIF Updates, Industry News
A statement from AIF CEO Paul Reed on the lifting of legal restrictions around Covid-19 in the UK
AIF Updates, Industry News
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New festival Homestead cancels. AIF calls for Music Festival Tax Relief to mitigate closures and kickstart growth
New festival Homestead cancels. AIF calls for Music Festival Tax Relief to mitigate closures and kickstart growth

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.

Read More →
AIF partners with Stantec to launch Noise Helpline for festival promoters
AIF partners with Stantec to launch Noise Helpline for festival promoters

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

Read More →
Forecast Vol.07 - New Shoots and Stories of Hope
Forecast Vol.07 - New Shoots and Stories of Hope

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.

Read More →
Music Economy in Gloucestershire: New Report Urges Action on Internationalisation, Streaming, and Fair Pricing
Music Economy in Gloucestershire: New Report Urges Action on Internationalisation, Streaming, and Fair Pricing
Read More →
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced a new support package for UK indie festivals forced to take a fallow year.
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced a new support package for UK indie festivals forced to take a fallow year.
Read More →
AIF calls for CMS Select Committee inquiry into UK festivals
AIF calls for CMS Select Committee inquiry into UK festivals
Read More →
2025 loses its first festival
2025 loses its first festival
Read More →
Forecast Vol 04 - One Million Strong
Forecast Vol 04 - One Million Strong
Read More →
72 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
72 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
Read More →
AIF i lansio rhaglen sgiliau ar gyfer gwyliau Cymru a’u gweithwyr llawrydd
AIF i lansio rhaglen sgiliau ar gyfer gwyliau Cymru a’u gweithwyr llawrydd
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AIF to launch skills programme for Welsh festivals and festival freelancers
AIF to launch skills programme for Welsh festivals and festival freelancers
Read More →
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on Government response to Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry into Grassroots Music Venues
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on Government response to Culture, Media & Sport Committee Inquiry into Grassroots Music Venues
Read More →
A Greener Future Announces Annual Sustainability Conference
A Greener Future Announces Annual Sustainability Conference
Read More →
Forecast Vol.02 - Festivals, not just for fields
Forecast Vol.02 - Festivals, not just for fields
Read More →
Vol. 01 - Welcome to Forecast
Vol. 01 - Welcome to Forecast
Read More →
AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme
AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme
Read More →
60 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
60 UK festivals cancelled in 2024
Read More →
50 festivals cancelled in 2024
50 festivals cancelled in 2024
Read More →
Vento Insurance - Introducing Rainy Day Cover
Vento Insurance - Introducing Rainy Day Cover
Read More →
GREENING THE GREENFIELDS: How festival goers can be part of the solution - A Greener Future
GREENING THE GREENFIELDS: How festival goers can be part of the solution - A Greener Future
Read More →
Association of Independent Festivals Endorses MU Access Rider Scheme
Association of Independent Festivals Endorses MU Access Rider Scheme
Read More →
Industry report shows 19% of UK music festivals from 2022 no longer exist
Industry report shows 19% of UK music festivals from 2022 no longer exist
Read More →
Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%
Festival and outdoor event organisers are urged to continue vigilance in recovery of equipment with basket recoveries up 24%
Read More →
UK festival cancellations pass 20 milestone
UK festival cancellations pass 20 milestone
Read More →
Steve Heap sets retirement date, hands AFO operation to AIF
Steve Heap sets retirement date, hands AFO operation to AIF
Read More →
Tramlines and We Out Here to host Music Support Safe Hubs on site in 2024
Tramlines and We Out Here to host Music Support Safe Hubs on site in 2024
Read More →
AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets
AIF sounds the alarm, calling for critical VAT reduction on festival tickets
Read More →
First Festival Congress 2024 sessions and new sponsors announced
First Festival Congress 2024 sessions and new sponsors announced
Read More →
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the closure of Nozstock The Hidden Valley
A statement from AIF CEO John Rostron on the closure of Nozstock The Hidden Valley
Read More →
Festival Congress returns to Bristol in February
Festival Congress returns to Bristol in February
Read More →