Association of Independent Festivals
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is the UK national not-for-profit trade association representing around 150 independent UK music festivals.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is the UK national not-for-profit festival trade association representing the interests of around 150 independent UK music festivals. Member festivals range in size from audiences of 500 people to 80,000 people, and include green field festivals, multi-venue festivals, and a few events run overseas by UK based teams. AIF also represents a handful of carnivals, including Notting Hill Carnival. It provides a collective voice for the sector to government, media and the wider music industry, and supports members with training, resources, webinars, experts and a free legal helpline. AIF hosts the largest gathering of independent festivals in the UK at its annual Festival Congress conference and party, and is a founding member of Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment (LIVE).
History
In 2008, the organisers of five independent music festivals arranged to meet up and put together the Association of Independent Festivals. AIF is a founding member of Live Music Industry Venues & Entertainment (LIVE), the umbrella organisation for the live music sector.
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A collective voice for independent festivals in the UK.
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