The 2025 Festival Congress will take place on February 5 at Bristol Beacon, focusing on independent festival organizers in the UK. Organized by the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), the event will feature various talks, workshops, and networking opportunities, with Citizen Ticket as the headline sponsor. Approximately 400 delegates, including representatives from notable festivals, are expected to attend. Phil Hayes from Citizen Ticket highlighted the importance of collaboration within the independent festival sector amid ongoing challenges. AIF CEO John Rostron emphasized the event’s goal of supporting festival promoters through informative sessions and discussions. More information is available at festivalcongress.com.

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