UK industry backs AIF’s returning fallow festival fund

Over 20 suppliers have already pledged support for the 'collective safety net' for at-risk festivals on hiatus

News By Eamonn Forde | 2 February 2026

John Rostron
AIF's John Rostron

The UK’s Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has brought back its Fallow Festival Fund for a second year, designed to help small and independent festivals in the UK having to take time out this year.

There has already been significant cross-industry backing for the initiative that is described as “a collective safety net” for the sector. Some 22 festival suppliers are now pledging support for independent festivals that are having to step back from operations in 2026 but are…

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