Case Studies

Deva Fest’s founder Phil Marston reveals the full thinking behind his event’s postponement this year – a common story, with nearly 60% of other festivals in the same position. It’s time to a draw a […]

Creating fairy tale Christmas memories for families in the North East. A pop-up elf village with Christmas surprises in giant tipis. Produced by the team at Tainted UK, we talk to director Ken Wallace about […]

A foodie’s haven in the Forest of Dean offering a wide range of entertainment Taking on the festival from the district council in 2010, Amanda Smith and Rachel Salway have worked hard to make it […]

A scaled down version of Deer Shed offering family friendly festival vibes and socially distanced camping. Selling out in 2019 with 10,000 paying attendees, the 2020 Deer Shed Festival was a very different affair as […]

Featuring 200 hand-picked independent retailers, Midsummer Fair at Hole Park champions beautiful things from local suppliers. Now in its 13th year, Wealden Times Midsummer Fair is a delight for the senses as shoppers make their […]

One of the few festivals to happen in 2020, ALSO has maintained its profitability since it started eight years ago. With a backdrop courtesy of Capability Brown, this festival of music, comedy, arts and experiences […]

A 10 day multi-arts festival at the seaside town of North Berwick. Running from 6-15 August, this year’s Fringe by the Sea is breaking out of its usual town centre venues into open sided marquees […]

Inspired by the natural world, Wild Rumpus creates 11 fantastical worlds with live performers and immense lantern models over 21 winter nights. An important revenue earner for Chester Zoo’s conservation charity, The Lanterns runs from […]

Despite all the odds, contemporary crafts returned to Hever Castle for a Covid-safe, sell-out event. Joining only a handful of public events that went ahead this year, Craft in Focus’ contemporary craft fair at Hever […]

A reiteration of Wild Paths, a multi-venue event launched last year, Wild Fields has become the finale to Norfolk Showground’s Summertime Social. We talk to Wild Paths’ Benjamin Street and Norfolk Showground’s Stephanie Crowe on […]