Festival Congress

Did you attend a festival in 2023? We want to hear from you 🗣️ Our research helps to support the festival industry 💪 Complete the survey here 👉 bit.ly/aifsurvey23

We can't believe it's all over for another year - thanks to everyone who joined us in Bristol! If you attended #FestCongress24, we'd love your feedback - please complete our post-event survey 👇 bit.ly/fc24survey

Exciting times at @AIF_UK @FestCongress - Phil Hayes @TicketSellers &Eventree launches partnership with @ecolibriumearth for the biggest survey of artist & crew travel helping the industry understand impacts & identify solutions. Get in touch to be 1 of the 50 festivals involved!

Work in outdoor events & looking to improve your waste management? Today at @AIF_UK’s @FestCongress in Bristol we launched the Sustainable Materials and Waste Management Toolkit for Festivals with our friends @EventVision2025 >> tinyurl.com/35bu5vyr

Absolute privilege to speak onstage at @FestCongress with the legend that is Alex Covell of @attitudetweets - thank you @AIF_UK We presented “The 4 Ts” of festival access, sharing stories, discount training codes and a joke about Mick Fleetwood. All in all a solid 12/10 💅🏼💜

Today @AIF_UK’s @FestCongress The Loop’s @AdamWaughUK spoke about our recent Bristol drug checking, the benefits of up-skilling staff with training, ‘back of house’ drug testing & having harm reduction professionals at festivals. Thanks to the AIF for support. #FestCongress24

And we’re off! Room goes quiet for @john_rostron opening @AIF_UK @FestCongress at the utterly spectacular @Bristol_Beacon 💜

We're at @FestCongress today... join our team, Ian Edgley, Lucy Tamboura, Elaine Allan, and Fleet River Music's Jo Åström as they discuss the vital role of PRS festival licenses in ensuring songwriters get paid for their music at festivals. #FestCongress24 @AIF_UK

Cannot wait to speak at @AIF_UK @FestCongress! Excited to catch up with everyone at the fab @Bristol_Beacon (where our @uniofglos students will be volunteering) and then to @LostHorizonHQ with my @contidrifts crew ♥️ I’ll be repping @cheltfestivals & chatting @attitudetweets x

🎉 Festival Congress 2024 kicks off tomorrow! We're so looking forward to welcoming you all. 🔎Check out the schedule here & plan your day: bit.ly/fc24-schedule

Join @TicketSellers's Phil Hayes at @AIF_UK @FestCongress 1 Feb for a very exciting launch that will help widen industry knowledge on environmental impacts + new solutions! If you're coming to congress you'll be the first to know or watch this space! aiforg.com/festival-congr…

We are officially sold out 🥳 We're looking forward to welcoming you all to #FestCongress24 on Thursday - see you there!👋

Panel Announcement - Unlocking Songwriter Royalties! Join @PRSforMusic Ian Edgley, Lucy Tamboura, Elaine Allan, and Fleet River Music's Jo Åström as they discuss the vital role of PRS festival licenses in ensuring songwriters get paid for their music at festivals 🥳

Craig Pride (Different Breed) will be joining us at Festival Congress 💪 Craig's presentation will explore the transformative impact of addressing accessibility gaps, empowering individuals, and fostering inclusivity in the entertainment industry

🚨 Just 1 week until #FestCongress24!🚨 Dive into a day of industry insights and make valuable connections🌐 and then party the night away with us at Lost Horizons 🎫 Last few tickets remaining! bit.ly/fc24tickets

Lynne Maltman is set to speak at #FestCongress24🥳 Lynne spent 20 years working in Marketing and Events within the music industry. Previously working for companies including @MTVmusicuk, @cr_uk; she is now with @Musicsupport_uk 🎫Secure you tickets now bit.ly/fc24tickets

Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: The Kennedy Room, Bristol Beacon How to register: To secure your 15 minute appointment, simply email jo(a)azorra.co.uk. Don't miss this opportunity to have your questions answered by Azorra's experienced legal team!

📢 FREE LEGAL ADVICE We're hosting a free legal clinic at #FestCongress24 provided by our sponsors, Azorra. This is your chance to receive free, personalised legal advice on a first-come, first-served basis!

.@AIF_UK's very own Dan Kanabar & Adassa Dixon will be speaking at #FestCongress24. They joined the team as a result of funding from @YouthMusic, to widen participation within the sector. They will reflect on their journey & look at inclusivity in the wider festival sector🧐