The future of festivals is in your hands.
The follow through begins now.

One year ago, several of us (the steering committee) started discussing the unique role of festivals in society and our unique responsibilities as festival leaders.

We deeply understood the cultural impact and influence of festivals. 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 leaders. 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 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?

At the bottom of this website is a form to join the coalition. 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.