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❌ 50 UK festivals have now announced a postponement, cancellation or complete closure in 2024. Without intervention, it’s expected that the UK will see over 100 festivals disappear in 2024 📉 Read here 👇 aiforg.com/blog-database/…

Our friends at @ecolibriumearth are looking for a new team member... if you think you could be their next Partnerships Manager supporting their mission: to Tackle Travel Impacts in the Live Events Industry & Fund Environmental Restoration - check it out >> ecolibrium.earth/join-the-ecoli…

We have just announced our online training provision for the second half of 2024, and we are running more courses than ever before, putting on 14 different training sessions. Individual tickets start from £29 for a half day and £39 for a full day. ♾️ eventbrite.co.uk/o/the-loop-dru…

The number of festivals which have been cancelled this year has now hit the 50 mark according to @aif_UK - there are fears we could see that number top 100 by the end of this summer... itv.com/news/2024-05-3…

An excellent piece exploring the challenges of the current festival landscape. We have now seen 50 festivals cancelled in 2024 👇

Research Opportunity! We’re seeking a researcher to lead a study on racial inequalities in live music event licensing. Partner with us to address any systemic disparities & propose solutions. Please email to submit a proposal or express interest! #Diversity #LiveMusic #Research

An update on the Green Events Code of Practice (GECoP): @JuliesBicycle & @EventVision2025 are collaborating with 10 local authorities and over 60 festivals this 2024 season to test how a GECoP can be adopted nationally: vision2025.org.uk/national-pilot…

"It's carnage," says one music festival organiser. "People are fighting tooth and nail," says another. "Something needs to happen because this isn't working anymore." @SKutchinsky @saywhatsaywah @SkyNews news.sky.com/story/spiking-…

We've seen over 40 festival closures in the UK this year and it's crucial to understand what's happening in our industry. Check out this article from IQ Magazine featuring our CEO John Rostron discussing the current landscape. 👉 iq-mag.net/2024/06/40-uk-…

Big congrats to these recent additions to our Live Events Access Charter awardees! 🏆 ✨ @boardmasters  ✨ Forwards Festival ✨ @tramlines

It's time to #CrashTheParty - register to vote and use your voice 🗣️ JustVote.UK/CrashTheParty Key Dates 👀 18th June - Register to Vote 26th June - Voter ID Deadline 4th July - General Election

👀 New webinar alert! David Suslik, CEO of OnSinch, will showcase their workforce management & community-building software for festivals. 6th June, 11am - 12pm. RSVP: info@aiforg.com

Good news everyone! The wonderful humans at @AIF_UK have endorsed the @WeAreTheMU #AccessRider 💫❤️🙌🎶 I’ll be delivering a webinar this Wednesday - more details and booking info available here: musiciansunion.org.uk/news/associati…

Our next webinar is with @WeAreTheMU - we'll be covering all things Access Riders! What they are, why we need them and what you should do if you receive one. RSVP here: forms.gle/mjz1cTp9eygR5a…

♾ This Friday (7/6/24) The Loop is running our highly acclaimed "Responding to Drug Use at Music Festivals and Outdoor Events" training. ♾This is likely to be the last time we run this until our end of season review in Sept. ♾Tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-loop-res… ♾️🙏♾️

Field work: Festivals facing up to "difficult market" as artists explore live options musicweek.com/analysis/read/…

43 UK music festivals have cancelled so far this year according to the @AIF_UK, who warn that figure could reach more than 100 by the end of the summer. I've been investigating why this industry is calling for much needed support as their operational costs spiral ...