We are the region's support and advocacy service for arts, cultural and music festivals.

Our mission is to help festivals reach their full potential. We offer:

• A programme of networking events, seminars and trips
• Funded opportunities to attend industry events and festivals
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Access to high- quality consultancy support
• Opportunities for promotion and advocacy work for the sector
• Access to staff, volunteers, suppliers and performers
• Access to cutting- edge festivals research
• Year- round advice and guidance

We provide the regional sector with a single voice to ensure festivals play a key role in the arts infrastructure. We support access to the arts in under- resourced parts of the region and platforms for high quality creative practice.

Membership is free Festival organisers, local authority and funding body representatives, freelancers and arts practitioners all welcome to join.

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