The Dispatch
Guides, field notes and unfiltered opinions for the people who put on live events, and the fans who turn up.
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1,023 guidesHow to Plan a Family Day Out at a Festival
Festivals are doable with kids if you plan around their day, not yours.
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 in the last decade.
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 policies, costs, and UK providers.
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…
Best Ticketing Platforms for Small Events in the UK (2026)
What 100 tickets at £10 really cost on tickts, Ticket Tailor and Eventbrite, and which UK ticketing platform suits which kind of small event.
Best Ticketing Platforms for Charity Events UK
Comparing UK ticketing platforms for charity events, covering donation features, Gift Aid integration, and fee structures.
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 lock-screen integration does, common questions…
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.
Sport Event Ticketing UK: The Complete Guide for Clubs and Promoters
The starting point for UK clubs selling tickets online: what a club gets on tickts…
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, and arts.
Investment Trends in UK Live Events
Where investment capital is flowing in the UK live events sector, from venue acquisitions and festival portfolios to event technology and experiential entertainment.
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 opportunities to offer our considered predictions.
