British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) is the Leading Network and Development Agency for UK Arts Festivals
The British Arts Festivals Association (BAFA) was founded in 1969 and is the national development agency for arts festivals, representing some 80 members across the UK. BAFA works with its members to raise the profile of festivals, lobby on issues relevant to the sector and to offer tailored support, networking and development for festival organisers, enabling its members to develop extraordinary events in a stable, creative and supportive environment.
BAFA connects arts festivals together in order to create a support network for each other; BAFA members enjoy access to a wide network of their peers as well as the wealth of knowledge and contacts that BAFA has built up over its long history. We facilitate advice and support between members and from our Board of experienced festival professionals and contacts outside of the festival sector.
Other benefits include discounts on insurance, tools, booking fees and more, alongside free initial diagnostic sessions in marketing, audience development, fundraising and digital experience.
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