Plans proposed for UK festival consultancy scheme
The move would see Brighton and Hove Council consult on the country's 'Purple Guide' regulatory handbook for festivals
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 18 May 2026
The publishers of the UK’s Purple Guide are exploring setting up a Primary Authority for outdoor festival organisation, in a move that could consolidate compliance advice around the ‘Purple Guide’ handbook for festivals in England with Brighton and Hove Council.
A Primary Authority in the UK is a statutory scheme of legally recognised partnerships between businesses and certain local authorities to facilitate knowledge sharing and advice on regulatory issues. It would mean any festival in England that subscribes to…
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