AIF NEWS

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.

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.