Who we are

There are almost 300 member festivals across the UK, Ireland and beyond including Australia, Gibraltar, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and the USA. Some festivals have a wide range of music, speech and dance classes, whilst others are more specialist. Festivals offer a platform for performance, the opportunity to hear the work of others and the chance to receive feedback from a professional adjudicator.

The Federation of Festivals is the member body for amateur competititve festivals of performing arts. We support the festival movement by providing information, support, advice and essential services to our members including . . .

• enquiries from the public
• a 24 hour advice line for members
• a Year Book with details of all festival, adjudicator and accompanist members
• a festivals pack and updates
• guidelines on recommended rates and terms
• legal support and child protection guidance
• a CRB-check service
• blanket agreements on insurance and copyright for members
• links with courses
• a recruitment and induction scheme for adjudicators
• local support for festivals through councils and regional reps
• regional forums
• an annual conference
• regular newsletters
• organise events
• partner-up with other arts charities and organisations

For more info on becoming a member, contact us.