British & International Federation of Festivals

The countdown is over. Today is the 1 and only #NationalPoetryDay – a day to enjoy and share poetry. This year’s theme is all about counting. What are you counting? And what do you think counts? Share your thoughts in the comments below. #poetrycommunity #poetryday

As posted before, there will not be a Festival in 2024, but there is to be a planning meeting on 5th September, 7.15 at Brockholes Village Hall. If you would like the Festival to continue, do please come along - your help will be appreciated.

We are pleased to announce that the BIFF 2024 Conference will once again be held at the Warwick University Conference Centre situated on the University's leafy Coventry campus. Members can now view our programme of events online and book here. federationoffestivals.org.uk/conference-202…

Our April spotlight covers one of our newest international festivals, with a 90-year history of 2.5 million people going across their stages, Sydney Eisteddfod! You can find their full story on the Spotlight section of the BIFF website. tinyurl.com/59vbbfbh

Thanks to David Barton for highlighting the work of BIFF and our festival members in the education of young people across the country and beyond

Today, at The Lockerbie Air Disaster Memorial and Garden of Remembrance, The Princess Royal laid a wreath to mark the 35th anniversary of the disaster.

Nicole-Lily Baisden is our Member Spotlight for March 2024. You can hear her story, playing Hope Harcourt in the Anything Goes revival, growing up in the festival movement and how she still finds time to give back to her local festival on our YouTube youtu.be/WNhWRXIJfk8?si…

Is it ever possible not to have a glorious time in Bath? I’ve just been privileged to enjoy three wonderful days of vibrant performances: from new interpretations of classic materials, to new writing and world premieres! Thank you @MidSomersetFest @FestivalsHouse #FestivalLife

Shhh…. it’s competition time again in Perth. Perform in Perth’s 100th Festival is taking place at various locations over the next 2 weeks. Come along and support our speakers, instrumentalists, singers and dancers. perthshire-music-festival.org.uk/wp-content/upl… @MusicMattersPKC @PerthandKinross

As part of our submission to the Treasury ahead of tomorrow’s #SpringBudget, we’re asking for an increase in grants and contracts to make sure they cover the true cost of delivery. You can help spread the word by sharing our infographic below 👇 #Budget2024

Todays venue, Perth Concert Hall, for adjudicating. Here is to a good day listening to choirs, orchestras and solo piano. @PerformPerth @FestivalsHouse

Final day @edcompfest All classes have been a joy. However, the final piano recital class for 17 and under was of the highest standard, simply a celebration of accomplished piano playing. Thank you. Home tomorrow for a brief rest then off again in a busy month. @FestivalsHouse

MRS SUNDERLAND FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS Delighted to be at Huddersfield Town Hall for the Mrs. Sunderland Festival Dance Showcase! A varied selection of dance styles performed by local based dancers.

Later this week we'll be premiering the second of our short films, created by the wonderful Studio Bokehgo, celebrating the festival movement we hear about the impact of volunteers, who are the backbone to BIFF festivals across the country. youtu.be/mfPlxjZq3fM?si…

Calling all secondary schools and colleges! Are you looking to diversify your GCSE and A Level English Literature curriculum? We’re offering 100 schools and colleges access to set texts by BAME writers, teaching resources, CPD and more, all free of charge. Applications now open.

First in person meeting of the @FestivalsHouse Board of Trustees for 2024. So good to be in person and not online!

We are in the spotlight ahead of our February Festival federationoffestivals.org.uk/member-spotlig…

We kick off 2024 with our January Members Spotlight, which is the Huddersfield Mrs Sunderland Festival! federationoffestivals.org.uk/member-spotlig…

Not long now

As we look back across 2023 and ahead towards a new year, these 100 year old words from John Graham remain as strong as ever. As we enter our 103rd year as an organisation, our core values - perform, educate, inspire- remain strong.