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AIF Festivals are different to other festivals.

This is a blog about female musicians on stage at festivals. It’s not about that topic as a whole, as it’s deep, sometimes complex, and…

May 11, 2023

AIF Festivals are different to other festivals.

May 11, 2023

My first AIF pledge

I joined the Association of Independent Festivals as Chief Executive Officer in November 2022. As part of the interview process I had to…

Mar 30, 2023

Mar 30, 2023

What is my role to improve representation of women in music?

That’s a big question for me. This blog is a step.

Mar 7, 2023

Mar 7, 2023

“But everyone loses money when you put a show on…”

I recently posted a blog about why I think there should be a basic income for promoters. It’s pretty common that when I call for promoters…

May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022

Time for a Basic Income for Promoters

It’s time for a basic income for independent music promoters.

May 4, 2022

May 4, 2022

Bare bones leaves nothing for people to stay in promoting.

I was on a call with a promoter in England today who was reeling from the departure of two members of staff. It had hit them hard. They…

Sep 1, 2021

Sep 1, 2021

Just do it. And just don’t do it.

Returning this week from a holiday away, I was faced with a week’s worth of emails. I get a lot, lot, lot less than I used to when I was…

Dec 17, 2019

Dec 17, 2019

Why Less Is More #1 — Email & Phone

During time off during Christmas 2016 I resolved that I would return to work in the New Year and tackle my overwhelming volume of email…

May 4, 2019

May 4, 2019

What can be done to support music venues in Wales.

News broke yesterday that the Live Rooms in Wrexham (formerly known as Central Station) is to close this weekend.

Feb 6, 2019

What can be done to support music venues in Wales.

Feb 6, 2019

Someone cheering you on…

The welcoming speech at this year’s Music Venues Day was from Ellie Rowsell of the band Wolf Alice. I thought it was a really great speech…

Nov 5, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

John Rostron

John Rostron

Chief Executive Association of Independent Festivals / Co-founder @welshmusicprize | Previously : Est @AIP_UK / @swnfestival / @sleeveface

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