Coalition of Festivals

We are joining forces to rebuild a stronger festival industry for all. Everyone is invited to join us. One year ago, several of us (the steering committee) started reckoning with our unique responsibilities as festival producers, and the role of festivals in society. We deeply understood the cultural impact and influence of festivals, and we acknowledged the privilege of organizing these transformational experiences. We also recognized the growing duty of addressing real-world ills and inequities within our own festivals. We opened our discussion to include more producers. All of us shared our hopes and concerns for how festivals returned. All of us also agreed on the urgent need for more community building, knowledge sharing, and critical training. We are launching Coalition of Festivals and inviting all producers, promoters, and impact partners to join forces in rebuilding a stronger industry. We know we can’t do this without the mutual support of one another. We soon hope to include all stakeholders, including our artists, our sponsors, our communities, and our fans. This is our opportunity to unite, center community over competition, and rebuild a stronger festival industry together. If you are a festival leader, worker, or partner: How can we, as a coalition, rebuild a stronger festival industry for all? If you are a festivalgoer: How can we, as a coalition, improve festivals for all? Please let us know your hopes and concerns, your ideas and wishes, your suggestions and ways you can help. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you. Let’s do this. – Evan, Jen, Jonathan, Katelyn, Kierrah, Kyle & Veline The Steering Committee for Coalition of Festivals