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The Political Economy of Informal Events 2030

The Political Economy of Informal Events 2030

Access All Areas, the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) and We Are the Fair have teamed up to myth bust event industry stigmas and highlight the vast economic impact of our industry.

The events revolution has seen UK festival numbers swell from a handful in the 90s to more than 1,000 last year, netting £5bn for UK Plc. Despite this, negative media coverage has warped public and institutional perceptions.

The Political Economy of Informal Events, 2030 debunks common myths about event-related crime, and outlines emerging growth areas on both a micro and macro level. The results present a strong case for promoting the medium of events to local authorities and planners.

The White Paper is now available to read for free online, or to purchase - please click here.

Original press release and more information on the report available here.