‘Dear resident, I’m here to change your mind about festivals’
Dear Resident, Live music has a unique power to bring people together, creating connections that transcend the digital world. But in the context of inner-city parks, there’s an ongoing conversation about how these spaces should be used, especially when it comes to the communities they serve. This letter offers a perspective on how live events […]
Global communities, collaboration and (you guessed it) AI: Festival Insights from The Fair’s takeover at NTE Summit
This month, The Fair and We Are OPS teams ventured to Birmingham’s Hockley Social Club for the much anticipated Night Time Economy Summit – an annual conference that has become a staple in the diary of those within the music, festival, events and night time industries. Hosted over two days, the summit invites industry leaders […]
Press: The Fair / We Group CEO Nick Morgan joins NTIA board
Nick Morgan, CEO of We Group, has joined the board of the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), a leading organisation representing and advocating for the entertainment, nightlife and hospitality sectors in the UK. The CEO, who is also Vice Chair of the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), has been a driving force in campaigning for […]
The Fair to host stage takeover at NTE 2025
We’re are THRILLED to announce that we are back at the highly anticipated Night Time Economy Summit this February, with a programme of panels exploring some of the most important topics across the music, festival and events in the industry right now… Last year, our stage takeover at the event in Manchester elicited valuable insight […]
Wrap Party Album 2024
We Group and The Fair hosted the 4th annual Wrap Party on October 31st – a night of music, chat, and good times – celebrating all the hard work that goes on across the creative industries. This year, we kept things intimate with a close-knit affair at The Star by Liverpool Street. A huge thanks to bangus, Jules Pinkney, […]
We Group UK announces investment in event budgeting platform Eventwise as part of latest expansion
We Group UK has announced a significant investment in event budgeting platform, Eventwise – as part of its ongoing efforts to support an innovative and collaborative approach across the events industry. We Group UK – the collective providing festival and event production services via The Fair; creative production in the public-realm through We Are Placemaking; […]
Press: ‘UK festivals are struggling. He’s the solution’
More than 60 festivals have been cancelled or postponed. Writing for Business Age, industry figurehead and CEO of The Fair and We Group Nick Morgan reveals how to revive the sector… Festival season is coming into its final month, and people all over the country will have enjoyed countless unforgettable moments this summer and in […]
Press: Resident Advisor
We spoke to Resident Advisor about the current festival climate, our predictions for the summer, and how festival goers can contribute to positive, long-lasting festival environments.
BBC Radio 4: Your Festival Needs You
The Fair’s CEO Nick Morgan appeared on BBC Radio 4 exploring the challenges facing festivals, how we can support them, and the Your Festival Needs You campaign.
Press: 10 years of The Fair in AAA Magazine
The Fair celebrated a decade of producing large-scale festival and event production, with another four-page feature this week.