John RostronAIF 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, 2023May 11, 2023
John RostronMy first AIF pledgeI joined the Association of Independent Festivals as Chief Executive Officer in November 2022. As part of the interview process I had to…Mar 30, 2023Mar 30, 2023
John RostronWhat is my role to improve representation of women in music?That’s a big question for me. This blog is a step.Mar 7, 2023Mar 7, 2023
John Rostron“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, 2022May 9, 2022
John RostronTime for a Basic Income for PromotersIt’s time for a basic income for independent music promoters.May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
John RostronBare 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, 2021Sep 1, 2021
John RostronJust 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, 2019Dec 17, 2019
John RostronWhy Less Is More #1 — Email & PhoneDuring 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, 2019May 4, 2019
John RostronWhat 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, 2019Feb 6, 2019
John RostronSomeone 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, 2018Nov 5, 2018