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Dec 9, 2024 · In the first of a series of insights into festival finances, Eventwise, the end-to-end event budgeting platform, takes a look at approaches to cash...
44% of Music Fans are Buying Fewer Festival Tickets in 2024
Aug 27, 2024 · Following the AIF’s announcement at the start of the summer that over 40 festivals were cancelling their 2024 editions - almost unanimously citing rising costs and insufficient ticket sales - new data has emerged showing that 44% of festival-goers are attending fewer festivals in 2024. This study comes from PIRATE.COM, a global studio network serving
Festival Data Map Launched - Festival Insights
2 days ago · A new UK Festivals Data Map has been launched, mapping over 850 festivals that took place in England, Wales and Scotland in 2024, where music was a key part of the entertainment. The free, publicly available, UK Music Festival Resource is designed to be updated and help the industry count festivals, artist plan tours and
Ticket Prices Rise as Artist Fees Stagnate Says Survey
Jul 17, 2024 · A new report from PIRATE.COM, surveying over 1,700 band members, solo artists, and DJs, reveals that despite record-high ticket prices for gigs and festivals in the UK, the majority of artists are not seeing a corresponding increase in gig fees or touring profits. David Martin, CEO of the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), recently coined the
A Greener Future Reveals the World’s Greenest Events & Festivals
2 days ago · AGF (A Greener Future) is a leader in helping the global live sector become greener. AGF Certification is the world's first and most comprehensive standard for sustainability in the live events sector, for festivals and events reducing waste, emissions, and enhancing equality and biodiversity. Events and festivals from across the globe, of all shapes and
Festival Congress Extended for 2025 - Festival Insights
Dec 19, 2024 · After one of the most turbulent years for the independent festival sector – with some of the fastest sellouts for some shows but also a record number of cancellations – the first wave of sessions for the 2025 Festival Congress programme has now been revealed, including an extension of the event into a second day.
A Third of Festival-goers Intend More Visits in 2024.
Mar 15, 2024 · Despite recent cancellations, a report derived from the responses of UK Festival Awards voters and compiled by CGA Strategy, suggests that the festival industry is set to thrive, with a third of festival goers planning to visit more festivals in 2024, while a further half intending to maintain their visits. Operators agree with this optimism
UNTOLD Voted 3rd Best in the World - Festival Insights
Jun 26, 2024 · Romania's UNTOLD Festival is continuing its climb up the festival charts. After 4th place in Slingo's top festival of 2024, UNTOLD wins 3rd place in Top Festivals by DJ Mag, up 3 places from last year after Tomorrowland and EDC Las Vegas. This year, the DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals had a record-breaking number of
Be/Ne Festival Audiences Are Ageing - Festival Insights
Sep 20, 2024 · Eventix’s recent data analysis from 4000 events between 2020 and 2024 reveals a significant age shift in attendees at festivals and clubs in the Netherlands and Belgium. Festival audiences are ageing, with the average age rising from 26 to 31. The proportion of attendees over 35 has more than doubled since the pre-pandemic era, while
10 Years of Production: 11 ways to get it right - Festival Insights
Sep 30, 2024 · At the end of their 10th season producing festivals and events, The Fair team share their learnings, insights and take-home tips for those looking to progress their career in the industry A lot can happen in 10 years, especially – as we all know – in the world of events. From event production to licensing,