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The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

The UK Business and Trade Select Committee has published its report on competition and market functioning in the live music industry.

AIF welcomes the committee's report and fully supports the recommendations in particular the call for the Competition And Markets Authority (CMA) to move speedily to conduct a priority investigation into the live music industry to improve market functioning and deliver growth in the UK.

The burden of this work will fall upon the CMA. We ask that the Department for Business and Trade step up to find the additional support in order to fully resource the CMA to do their job. The money spent now will be returned many times over by that which is currently being lost by audiences and independent festivals, promoters and artists as a result of Live Nation's control, including contributions being witheld from the grassroots by Live Nation's poor adoption of the £1 Live Trust donation.

The Committee remarks upon the climate of fear they encountered during this inquiry, with people worried about the consequences of speaking openly. As CEO of AIF I want to pay thanks to the AIF Board and our member festivals who stood together as we brought evidence forward to the committee last June. This bold move, and our supporting public statement, opened the door to this inquiry. I want to thank all those who then also took steps to make submissions - by name, or anonymously - and those who continue to reach out to us or work with us. Today's report shows what is possible.

There is still a long way to go. Now is the time for others to come forward. We will enjoy a long summer of independent, creative, vibrant music festivals whilst we also continue to gather evidence, data and all we need to prepare for work that is coming this Autumn. Together we can bring about the changes for a fairer, more equitable, more nourishing and more independent live music ecosystem.

John Rostron
CEO, Association of Independent Festivals

🎪✨ FIRST FESTIVAL RECAP ✨🎪

From muddy fields and late-night singalongs to discovering your new favourite artist before the world catches on - independent festivals are where unforgettable memories are made. 💫

That’s why we launched #FirstFestivalWeek2026 across our incredible community of independent festivals, artists, crews, and music lovers 🎶

We’ve loved hearing your stories, seeing your photos, and reliving those first-festival feelings with all of you. ❤️

🌟 Where was YOUR first festival?
🎟️ Discover hundreds of independent festivals at firstfestival.info

#AIF #firstfestivalweek2026 #firstfestival

🎪✨ FIRST FESTIVAL RECAP ✨🎪

From muddy fields and late-night singalongs to discovering your new favourite artist before the world catches on - independent festivals are where unforgettable memories are made. 💫

That’s why we launched #FirstFestivalWeek2026 across our incredible community of independent festivals, artists, crews, and music lovers 🎶

We’ve loved hearing your stories, seeing your photos, and reliving those first-festival feelings with all of you. ❤️

🌟 Where was YOUR first festival?
🎟️ Discover hundreds of independent festivals at firstfestival.info

#AIF #firstfestivalweek2026 #firstfestival

🎪✨ FIRST FESTIVAL RECAP ✨🎪

From muddy fields and late-night singalongs to discovering your new favourite artist before the world catches on - independent festivals are where unforgettable memories are made. 💫

That’s why we launched #FirstFestivalWeek2026 across our incredible community of independent festivals, artists, crews, and music lovers 🎶

We’ve loved hearing your stories, seeing your photos, and reliving those first-festival feelings with all of you. ❤️

🌟 Where was YOUR first festival?
🎟️ Discover hundreds of independent festivals at firstfestival.info

#AIF #firstfestivalweek2026 #firstfestival

🎪✨ FIRST FESTIVAL RECAP ✨🎪

From muddy fields and late-night singalongs to discovering your new favourite artist before the world catches on - independent festivals are where unforgettable memories are made. 💫

That’s why we launched #FirstFestivalWeek2026 across our incredible community of independent festivals, artists, crews, and music lovers 🎶

We’ve loved hearing your stories, seeing your photos, and reliving those first-festival feelings with all of you. ❤️

🌟 Where was YOUR first festival?
🎟️ Discover hundreds of independent festivals at firstfestival.info

#AIF #firstfestivalweek2026 #firstfestival

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

As First Festival Week from @aif_uk comes to a close we’d love to know your favourite memory of the first EOTR you came to.

Were you there for the first edition and caught the blistering @brakeshq set? Or the following one when @jeffreylewisband joined us and was watched on by John Darnielle of @mountaingoatsmusic? Were you there at Larmer Tree for our 10th birthday when @sufjan headlined? Or in 2013 when @davidbyrneofficial played a set for the ages with @st_vincent?

Let us know in the comments

The farm has welcomed its fair share of artists over the years and we’ve loved bringing some of the biggest names in music to our little slice of Herefordshire.  ❤️ At Nozstock we have always supported smaller grassroots and emerging artists - some of which have gone on to be household names!

Take a look at who graced the stages down on the farm before going on to be superstars... 👉👉

Who did you see for the first time on the farm?  👀 #Nozstock

The farm has welcomed its fair share of artists over the years and we’ve loved bringing some of the biggest names in music to our little slice of Herefordshire.  ❤️ At Nozstock we have always supported smaller grassroots and emerging artists - some of which have gone on to be household names!

Take a look at who graced the stages down on the farm before going on to be superstars... 👉👉

Who did you see for the first time on the farm?  👀 #Nozstock

The farm has welcomed its fair share of artists over the years and we’ve loved bringing some of the biggest names in music to our little slice of Herefordshire.  ❤️ At Nozstock we have always supported smaller grassroots and emerging artists - some of which have gone on to be household names!

Take a look at who graced the stages down on the farm before going on to be superstars... 👉👉

Who did you see for the first time on the farm?  👀 #Nozstock

The farm has welcomed its fair share of artists over the years and we’ve loved bringing some of the biggest names in music to our little slice of Herefordshire.  ❤️ At Nozstock we have always supported smaller grassroots and emerging artists - some of which have gone on to be household names!

Take a look at who graced the stages down on the farm before going on to be superstars... 👉👉

Who did you see for the first time on the farm?  👀 #Nozstock

To celebrate 15 years of NoNonsense, over the coming months we’ll be sharing 15 memorable moments from the builds behind our brand. These are the jobs that challenged us, stretched us, made us proud and helped shape who we are today.

As @aif_uk launches First Festival Week 2026, we’re looking back at our own first major festival stage – the award-winning Temple Stage at Parklife.

Initially described as ‘unbuildable’, of course we found a way.
6️⃣storeys high
5️⃣0️⃣m wide (well nearly…)
7️⃣0️⃣tonnes of equipment
1️⃣very proud NoNonsense team

15 years on, Parklife is still a huge moment for us and the perfect place to kick off our 15 memorable moments.

Read the full story via the link in bio 🔗
#FirstFestivalWeek #MemorableMoments #15yearanniversary

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

From Wet Leg forming on our Ferris Wheel and boygenius making their global debut in the forest, to Perfume Genius evolving from a quiet discovery into an icon on our stages over the years, or Arlo Parks stunning the Garden pre-Mercury Prize - it all starts with intimate crowds witnessing the beginning of something massive at Larmer Tree.

End of the Road, which is celebrating its 20th edition this year, is excited to spotlight visionary artists early on and as part of the @aif_uk “First Festival” initiative, proud to highlight this week the vital role independent festivals play as the essential pipeline for the stars of tomorrow.

Were we your first festival? Let us know in the comments. 👇

SHARE YOUR MEMORIES! 📸✨

We’re thrilled to be part of First Festival Week 2026, a national campaign celebrating the UK’s legendary independent music festival scene! 💥

At Outcider Festival we’ve always been a launchpad for incredible talent. It’s such a buzz seeing an artist on our stage before they become superstars, but none of that happens without YOU showing up and supporting them from day one 😎

Help us celebrate!

Name and tag any artists you first discovered at Outcider, especially those who you are still following now. Are there any you saw as opening acts that went on to reach the big time?! Is there a special moment from one particular band in the Fernhill Farm barns?? 🎸

We can think of a few, but it's not about us... it's about YOU!

Feel free to share photos, tag your festival friends and let's spread the buzz 🐝

Part of a great initiative from the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF): check out this great new resource (and the Outcider listing!) at
https://here.live/discover#outcider-festival

#fuelledbycider #aif #FirstFestivalWeek
#SupportIndependentFestivals

Did you know it's the @aif_uk First Festival Week starting tomorrow?! To celebrate we're throwing it back to our first festival with @karim_kamar 🥹 🎶

Before the big stages, before the headlines, this is where it starts, and has started at Sofar's all over the world. Artists finding their sound in front of the people who'll never forget being there first.

The magic of independent festivals, and it's happening again this October 🌟

#FirstFestivalWeek

Ahead of the summer 2026 season and BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is launching a collective campaign to celebrate the ‘First Festivals’ of the UK’s artists, fans and festival-goers.

#firstfestivalweek2026 #Events #EventProfs

🗓️ It’s nearly time! The first ever First Festival Week 2026 is happening Friday 15th May – Thursday 21st May.

Celebrate the UK’s vibrant music festival scene and your festivals - as the birthplace of superstars and the heartbeat of the music industry. 

✨ FESTIVALS - How To Join In ✨

📸 Raid the Archives: Find those gems! Rediscover the artists who played your stages early in their careers. 

💚 Ask Your Audience: There are thousands of photos and videos of your festival, and the artists you’ve hosted over the years, that you’ve never seen! Now is the time to ask your community to share them with you and to help them remember why they love independent music festivals and your show. 

Then let's make some noise and share as much as we can throughout First Festival Week! Let’s celebrate the festivals that start it all, together 🙌 

#firstfestivalweek2026 #welovefestivals

🏕️ Campaign link in bio. Discover independent music festivals across the UK and find your next adventure!

🗓️ It’s nearly time! The first ever First Festival Week 2026 is happening Friday 15th May – Thursday 21st May.

Celebrate the UK’s vibrant music festival scene and your festivals - as the birthplace of superstars and the heartbeat of the music industry. 

✨ FESTIVALS - How To Join In ✨

📸 Raid the Archives: Find those gems! Rediscover the artists who played your stages early in their careers. 

💚 Ask Your Audience: There are thousands of photos and videos of your festival, and the artists you’ve hosted over the years, that you’ve never seen! Now is the time to ask your community to share them with you and to help them remember why they love independent music festivals and your show. 

Then let's make some noise and share as much as we can throughout First Festival Week! Let’s celebrate the festivals that start it all, together 🙌 

#firstfestivalweek2026 #welovefestivals

🏕️ Campaign link in bio. Discover independent music festivals across the UK and find your next adventure!

🗓️ It’s nearly time! The first ever First Festival Week 2026 is happening Friday 15th May – Thursday 21st May.

Celebrate the UK’s vibrant music festival scene and your festivals - as the birthplace of superstars and the heartbeat of the music industry. 

✨ FESTIVALS - How To Join In ✨

📸 Raid the Archives: Find those gems! Rediscover the artists who played your stages early in their careers. 

💚 Ask Your Audience: There are thousands of photos and videos of your festival, and the artists you’ve hosted over the years, that you’ve never seen! Now is the time to ask your community to share them with you and to help them remember why they love independent music festivals and your show. 

Then let's make some noise and share as much as we can throughout First Festival Week! Let’s celebrate the festivals that start it all, together 🙌 

#firstfestivalweek2026 #welovefestivals

🏕️ Campaign link in bio. Discover independent music festivals across the UK and find your next adventure!

🗓️ It’s nearly time! The first ever First Festival Week 2026 is happening Friday 15th May – Thursday 21st May.

Celebrate the UK’s vibrant music festival scene and your festivals - as the birthplace of superstars and the heartbeat of the music industry. 

✨ FESTIVALS - How To Join In ✨

📸 Raid the Archives: Find those gems! Rediscover the artists who played your stages early in their careers. 

💚 Ask Your Audience: There are thousands of photos and videos of your festival, and the artists you’ve hosted over the years, that you’ve never seen! Now is the time to ask your community to share them with you and to help them remember why they love independent music festivals and your show. 

Then let's make some noise and share as much as we can throughout First Festival Week! Let’s celebrate the festivals that start it all, together 🙌 

#firstfestivalweek2026 #welovefestivals

🏕️ Campaign link in bio. Discover independent music festivals across the UK and find your next adventure!

Love festivals?

Monday.

The odds are stacked against independent festivals. 👀

👉 Tech platforms favour placements based on the the biggest spend which often means the corporate festivals get served the best slots.
❌ The independents are scrapping it out. It’s a zero sum game.
📰 ‘Festival discovery’ often means bland, ‘best 10, 11, 20 (if you’re lucky) festivals you can go to this summer’ articles which are anything but a list of the ‘best’ festivals and instead a list of Live Nation’s events, with a handful of the genuiniely interesting shows squeezed in by the writer.
🎪20 festivals. When there’s around 600 music festivals happening each year, the majority of which are small, creative, brilliantly individiual and unique events.

We are being served dross. This is why we’ve built Here.Live - a new independent festival discovery platform.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more!

The odds are stacked against independent festivals. 👀

👉 Tech platforms favour placements based on the the biggest spend which often means the corporate festivals get served the best slots.
❌ The independents are scrapping it out. It’s a zero sum game.
📰 ‘Festival discovery’ often means bland, ‘best 10, 11, 20 (if you’re lucky) festivals you can go to this summer’ articles which are anything but a list of the ‘best’ festivals and instead a list of Live Nation’s events, with a handful of the genuiniely interesting shows squeezed in by the writer.
🎪20 festivals. When there’s around 600 music festivals happening each year, the majority of which are small, creative, brilliantly individiual and unique events.

We are being served dross. This is why we’ve built Here.Live - a new independent festival discovery platform.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more!

The odds are stacked against independent festivals. 👀

👉 Tech platforms favour placements based on the the biggest spend which often means the corporate festivals get served the best slots.
❌ The independents are scrapping it out. It’s a zero sum game.
📰 ‘Festival discovery’ often means bland, ‘best 10, 11, 20 (if you’re lucky) festivals you can go to this summer’ articles which are anything but a list of the ‘best’ festivals and instead a list of Live Nation’s events, with a handful of the genuiniely interesting shows squeezed in by the writer.
🎪20 festivals. When there’s around 600 music festivals happening each year, the majority of which are small, creative, brilliantly individiual and unique events.

We are being served dross. This is why we’ve built Here.Live - a new independent festival discovery platform.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more!

The odds are stacked against independent festivals. 👀

👉 Tech platforms favour placements based on the the biggest spend which often means the corporate festivals get served the best slots.
❌ The independents are scrapping it out. It’s a zero sum game.
📰 ‘Festival discovery’ often means bland, ‘best 10, 11, 20 (if you’re lucky) festivals you can go to this summer’ articles which are anything but a list of the ‘best’ festivals and instead a list of Live Nation’s events, with a handful of the genuiniely interesting shows squeezed in by the writer.
🎪20 festivals. When there’s around 600 music festivals happening each year, the majority of which are small, creative, brilliantly individiual and unique events.

We are being served dross. This is why we’ve built Here.Live - a new independent festival discovery platform.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more!

The odds are stacked against independent festivals. 👀

👉 Tech platforms favour placements based on the the biggest spend which often means the corporate festivals get served the best slots.
❌ The independents are scrapping it out. It’s a zero sum game.
📰 ‘Festival discovery’ often means bland, ‘best 10, 11, 20 (if you’re lucky) festivals you can go to this summer’ articles which are anything but a list of the ‘best’ festivals and instead a list of Live Nation’s events, with a handful of the genuiniely interesting shows squeezed in by the writer.
🎪20 festivals. When there’s around 600 music festivals happening each year, the majority of which are small, creative, brilliantly individiual and unique events.

We are being served dross. This is why we’ve built Here.Live - a new independent festival discovery platform.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more!

The odds are stacked against independent festivals. 👀

👉 Tech platforms favour placements based on the the biggest spend which often means the corporate festivals get served the best slots.
❌ The independents are scrapping it out. It’s a zero sum game.
📰 ‘Festival discovery’ often means bland, ‘best 10, 11, 20 (if you’re lucky) festivals you can go to this summer’ articles which are anything but a list of the ‘best’ festivals and instead a list of Live Nation’s events, with a handful of the genuiniely interesting shows squeezed in by the writer.
🎪20 festivals. When there’s around 600 music festivals happening each year, the majority of which are small, creative, brilliantly individiual and unique events.

We are being served dross. This is why we’ve built Here.Live - a new independent festival discovery platform.
Head to the link in our bio to find out more!