‘It Takes A Village’: A behind-the-scenes festival documentary with The Fair
It is with IMMENSE excitement that we release our festival documentary, ‘It Takes A Village’, into the world (absolute scenes 🎥)
The Fair’s festival production team was followed around on site at a wide range of events over the summer of 2023. And, from lighting strikes to rail strikes, it was a season filled with challenges…
But these challenges are exactly what we wanted to highlight in this short film. As an industry, we all work tirelessly to bring these events to life, something which we should be celebrating more often. We hope that shining a light on our amazing industry will show exactly why the festival sector not only deserves more support, but needs it – now more than ever.
One in six UK festivals that were around in 2019 were no longer around in 2023. Already, more have been lost in 2024, which is why we are supporting campaigns such as AIF’s ‘Five Percent For Festivals’, calling for a temporary VAT cut on ticket sales, in a bid to avoid saying more goodbyes.
In this industry, and across the sector, we all have the same goal: to build incredible events that create unforgettable experiences and lasting memories for people. Festival culture is simply too precious to lose – for society and for our economy.
Special thanks must go to Ayden Whitfield, who spent hours filming with us in the fields (and battling all the elements along the way). Not to mention all the promoters, suppliers, crew, contractors, staff, artists, freelancers, councils, local authorities and audience members who make these incredible events happen (it really does take a village to build a festival!)
Last but not least, the biggest thanks to YOU, for taking the time to come and give this documentary a watch. Please share it with loved ones and spread the word, to keep festivals thriving.
Love always, The Fair x
