IQ Magazine: We Group supports festivals through the Fallow Festival Fund
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has reinstated its Fallow Festival Fund for a second year, with more than 20 festival suppliers pledging support to independent festivals that have paused operations in 2026 and are planning their return in 2027. The initiative was first introduced in 2025 following a challenging period for the independent festival […]
Will She, Won’t She? Mostly Out of Her Control: Gender Imbalance is still an issue on Festival Line Ups in 2026
In 2021, I wrote a blog exploring the persistent gender imbalance in electronic music festivals, asking, Where Is She? At the time, data showed that female and non-binary artists were vastly underrepresented, with male performers dominating both line-ups and headline slots. The piece highlighted systemic barriers, the role of festival organisers, and the need for […]
What we can learn from the world’s year of festivals
2025: equally challenging, increasingly political, yet still deeply impactful chapter for promoters, organisers, venues and artists across the globe. Economic pressure has continued to batter independent festivals and live events, while global conflict and politics have opened up conversations and action at every level. Resilience is frequently the word that springs to mind in end […]
StandOut Magazine: Labyrinth on the Thames
Keen to find out more about how we brought Labyrinth on the Thames to life? Speaking to StandOut Magazine, our operations lead Jan Rankou talks about our role at the sold out series, and how we supported the Labyrinth team with production, operations and licensing. Thanks to the lovely Caroline Clift for coming and chatting […]
Press: Access All Areas / ITV
The Fair featured in the press today after featuring in ITV’s mini documentary about festivals. The mini documentary, which came out in July, explores why – despite bringing in millions of pounds for the UK economy – many festivals are struggling to survive. Access All Areas then shared news of ITV documentary. You can check […]
ITV: Mini Documentary
Festivals and live music are a big contributor to the UK’s economy, generating £8 billion and attracting 19 million visitors and sustaining 62,000 job roles. Despite this, 39 UK festivals have already cancelled this year, with 249 gone since Covid. But why, and why does it matter? Ahead of Glastonbury Festival, ITV‘s Nick Smith delved […]
AI in Festivals and Events: 3 AIs that could be a Game Changer for any event prof
The events industry is built on creativity, precision, seamless execution, and – most importantly – the people who bring it all to life. AI is no longer just a distant concept; it’s already changing how we plan, manage, and deliver events. From automating logistics to streamlining communication, technology makes our lives easier and frees us […]
Press: Festival Industry Opinion Piece in StandOut Magazine
‘We all know how tough it can be to work in the world of large-scale festival production. It’s incestuous (though not like that): everyone knows each other, and it’s extremely competitive for shows and roles. But what if we use this to our advantage?’ In the 200th (!!!) edition of StandOut Magazine, The Fair‘s Production […]
‘We can’t wait for audiences to experience it’: The Fair and Labyrinth production celebrated in AIF’s Festival Forecast
If you’re looking for some positive news to start your day right, look no further than AIF’s latest Festival Forecast, which delves into ‘new shoots and springs of hope’ blossoming across the festival industry… We’re pleased to celebrate the sold-out Labyrinth on the Thames shows in this edition – a project we’re proud to be […]
The Fair, Placemaking and OPS deliver Live Table-Top Session at Event Production Show
The Fair, We Are Placemaking and We Are OPS kicked off Day 1 at the Event Production Show with a jam-packed panel on the Knowledge Hub, about ‘Dealing with Disaster on a Festival Site: Live Table-Top Session’… View this post on Instagram A post shared by We Are The Fair (@wearethefair) Whether it be rail strikes, lightning […]