Over 100 UK festivals commit to tackling sexual violence

Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters, Reading & Leeds, Bluedot, Parklife and Shambala are among signatories of AIF’s Safer Spaces Campaign

News By IQ | 16 May 2022

Boomtown Fair is among the signatories of AIF's Safer Spaces at Festivals campaign
Boomtown Fair is among the signatories of AIF's Safer Spaces at Festivals campaign © Facebook/Boomtown Fair

Over 100 UK festivals have backed the Association of Independent Festivals’ (AIF) Safer Spaces at Festivals campaign, which is aimed at tackling sexual violence at festivals. Boomtown Fair, Boardmasters, Reading & Leeds, Bluedot, Parklife and Shambala are among the 105 signatories.

Originally launched in May 2017, the relaunched initiative sees festivals commit to an updated charter of best practice, developed with input and guidance from experts at Rape Crisis England and Wales, Good Night Out, Safe Gigs For Women…

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