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Our peer learning programme, RISE, is a dedicated space for BAFA members to connect more intentionally — sharing knowledge, experience and practical learning with festivals that are doing things differently.
The programme will run as a series of short online sessions running through July-November 2026.
You can find out more and sign up here.
BAFA is now offering training sessions with TONIC, our training partners, working towards more inclusive festival practice.
TONIC create training courses specifically for people who work in the arts and are tailored to the nuances of creative environments.
They will offer 4 online sessions, exploring policy, strategy, and how to take practical steps to be more inclusive with your festival practice.
This is provided free to BAFA members, as part of our Resilient Festivals programme. The training is worth over £250 per person and is funded by Arts Council England.
Running this alongside RISE will mean festivals can actively take these learnings from training into developing ideas and discussions with the RISE peer learning group.
If you’d like to attend, please sign up here.
National Literacy Trust: Go All In – festivals and the National Year of Reading (Jack Phillips, Campaign Manager, National Year of Reading). Click here to access the presentation from Conference 2026.
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Our members range from volunteer-run organisations to large, well-established festivals, and we also have special memberships available for universities and associate members.
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