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The Association of Independent Festivals is among the first sector bodies awarded Arts Council England Music Growth Package funding — £65,000 toward supporting independents.
Late September storms forced Global Citizen Festival, All Things Go NYC and Oceans Calling to cancel — another sharp outdoor reminder that safety beats the schedule.
Short: Haringey committee papers publish Blanch London Festival 2026 site plan V4 — stages, traders, emergency routes on the field.
Gloucestershire’s Existance Festival called off its September 2026 weekend after late licence approval, fire-safety conditions and infrastructure problems — now aiming for June 2027.
Hard News: ~€1.5m dispute after wet ground knocked out camping — outdoor site risk meets insurance small print.
BlueProof’s 3D visitor map at Cambridge Folk Festival 2026 — and why Eventplot’s editable planning map, vendor management and synced public map go further.
Waterford City & County Council’s 2026 event licence for All Together Now — finalised site plans, camping layouts, food-stall maps for authorities.
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Time To House on Q-dance cancelling remaining Defqon.1 days after the Netherlands’ first Code Red heat warning — outdoor safety first.
