We support and inspire arts festivals to fulfil their creative ambitions, on their own terms. It’s not just about the festivals, but the people who run them.
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The British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) is the leading network and development agency for UK arts festivals. We offer direct support to our members and lobby for the sector, in partnership with organisations across the UK and Europe. We believe there has never been a more important time for festivals to work in partnership, to stay connected and to speak out for the unique role that arts festivals play in the UK’s cultural ecology.
We’re delighted to announce that tickets for the annual BAFA Conference for Festivals are now on sale. This year’s...
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At BAFA, we’re delighted to launch a new look website and refreshed brand that will propel BAFA into a...
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We’re delighted to introduce our long-time partner Graham Sykes Insurance as the headline sponsor for this year’s BAFA conference!...
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BAFA is a community of arts festival professionals and volunteers, dedicated to recognising the work of our members and harnessing their potential, supporting festivals to be more sustainable in a challenging cultural climate.
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