Welcome to The Association of Festival Organisers

 
 

The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) is a membership group of like-minded festival and event managers who believe in learning and teaching, sharing and networking to continuously improve the festival scene.

Created in 1987 with a small gathering of people working in the community festival business, it now has hundreds of members who regularly exchange ideas and support one another to help develop our sector.

 

If you have anything to do with festivals, Yes anything, you should join AFO.

This Year's AFO Conference - 15-17 November 2013 
Eastwood Hall Conference Centre, Nottingham

Download Speakers Handouts from the 2012 Conference

View the 'skills swap' board from the 2012 Conference

View the 2012 Conference Agenda below.

 



Why should I join AFO?

If you are working in the festival and events industry we are working for you. Link with 100's of colleagues, partners, supporters, suppliers, artists, agents and managers, advisors, developers, funders and more.
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AFO Conference

The Industry Conference you really can't afford to miss! 15-17 November 2013. "The AFO Conference is a most stimulating and rewarding experience." - Peter Bolton, Arts Development ConsultantMore
 


What does the AFO do?

We work for and with the festival and event industry, supporting the performing and visual arts. We campaign, promote, lobby and speak out for festivals. We want festivals and events to succeed so we help you.
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Associate Membership

'But I don't run a festival or event...' Become an Associate Member and link with 100's of festivals and events throughout the UK. Associate Membership will put you in touch with your potential new customers.
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Join AFO for:

Discounted Conferences
& Training
One-to-one information
Guidance & support
Members only essential resources & News articles

*discounted rate if you pay by Bankers Order*

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