About
Mission
Bristol Festivals is a registered charity that supports and advocates for the festival and events community in Bristol, UK. We believe in the unique power of festivals to inspire, entertain, challenge and bring people together.
We provide information and resources, and develop bespoke sector-led projects to nurture collective participation, develop audiences of culture, and build a skilled and resilient workforce.
The Bristol Festivals Network, is a membership that encourages collaboration and partnerships among a community of like-minded festivals, events, workforce and supply chain.
Vision
To create a resilient, connected and supported Festival city with something for everyone and open to all.
Values
INCLUSIVE - we are community led. We engage with the broadest range of people, and actively seek out those we don’t currently work with.
SUPPORTIVE - we listen to the needs of our community and encourage exchange of knowledge within the network.
OPEN & HONEST - we provide a culture and environment that is trusting, trusted and trustworthy.
SAFE - we create a safe space to connect and design and share best practice.
MAKE THINGS HAPPEN - we approach opportunity and challenge creatively, collaboratively and with a can-do attitude.
CELEBRATORY - we celebrate culture and creativity.
Meet the Team
Bristol Festivals is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity and is governed by a board of trustees who have professional expertise beneficial to the governance and activities of the organisation.
Board Members
Esther Afikiruweh
Freelance Event Producer
You Produce Alumni
Jim Davey
Managing Director
Redwood Event Solutions
LaToyah McAllister-Jones
Executive Director
St Pauls Carnival
Contact
Bristol Festivals, The Station, Silver Street, Bristol BS1 2AG
For enquiries regarding use of Bristol City Council owned land for outdoor events, please contact Bristol City Council’s outdoor events team directly.