AIF is a not for profit body set up as an autonomous division of AIM in 2008 to promote the interests of independent festival promoters in the UK and Ireland. Founded by Bestival promoter Rob da Bank and Graphite Media’s Ben Turner, the association’s members range from the 40,000 capacity Creamfields in Liverpool, to the 6,000 capacity Summer Sundae Weekender in Leicester.

AIF allows the promoters of some of the UK & Ireland’s most innovative and successful festivals to speak with one voice when addressing the wider music industry and government and since its launch has made itself available for consultation on key issues facing the festival market.

AIF aims to not only provide its members with collective purchasing and marketing opportunities, but also to establish environmental best practices for festivals, lead the way with security initiatives and provide a knowledge base for festival promoters.

The association is currently chaired by Alison Wenham (chair of AIM), with the board comprised of representatives from Beautiful Days, Bestival, Big Chill, Bloom, Creamfields, Electric Picnic, Field Day, Glade, Loud Sound, Secret Garden Party, Summer Sundae Weekender and Womad.

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