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1022 articlesHow to Plan a Family Day Out at a Festival
How to Plan a Family Day Out at a Festival
Festivals are doable with kids if you plan around their day, not yours. Practical tips on which festivals to pick, what to pack, and how to keep everyone (including the…
Read more →The FanFair Alliance and UK Ticket Touting, Explained
The FanFair Alliance and UK Ticket Touting, Explained
Who the FanFair Alliance is, what they have campaigned for, and why the UK ticket-touting debate has shifted…
Read more →Event Insurance in the UK: What You Need
Event Insurance in the UK: What You Need
A guide to event insurance for UK organisers, covering public liability, employers liability, cancellation cover, equipment insurance, weather…
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Best Bank Holiday Events in the UK - May
Two May bank holidays in 2026: Monday 5 May and Monday 26 May. Here are the best events,…
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Best Ticketing Platforms for Small Events UK
A practical comparison of the best UK ticketing platforms for small events, covering fees, features, and ease of…
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Best Ticketing Platforms for Charity Events UK
Comparing UK ticketing platforms for charity events, covering donation features, Gift Aid integration, and fee structures.
Read more →Apple Wallet and Google Wallet for Event Tickets: UK Guide
Apple Wallet and Google Wallet for Event Tickets: UK Guide
A complete guide to using Apple Wallet and Google Wallet for UK event tickets: how passes work, what…
Read more →Accessible Events UK: Complete Guide for Attendees and Organisers
Accessible Events UK: Complete Guide for Attendees and Organisers
A complete hub guide to accessible events in the UK: tickets, arenas, theatre, BSL, sensory-friendly, neurodivergent-friendly. Covers attendee…
Read more →Sport Event Ticketing UK: The Complete Guide for Clubs and Promoters
Sport Event Ticketing UK: The Complete Guide for Clubs and Promoters
A complete hub guide to UK sport event ticketing, with sport-specific guides for football, rugby, boxing, basketball, athletics,…
Read more →UK Festivals Guide: Music, Food and Cultural Festivals
UK Festivals Guide: Music, Food and Cultural Festivals
A complete hub guide to 19 UK festival profiles on tickts, covering music, food, family, jazz, punk, electronic,…
Read more →Investment Trends in UK Live Events
Investment Trends in UK Live Events
Where investment capital is flowing in the UK live events sector, from venue acquisitions and festival portfolios to…
Read more →Predictions for the UK Events Industry Next Decade
Predictions for the UK Events Industry Next Decade
What lies ahead for UK events over the next ten years? We bring together the trends, challenges, and…
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