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Well, the 68th #UKCoachRally and #nationalcoachweek 2024 are both over. Our thanks in all directions to all CPT members who came to participate and to our #BCH partner ABTOT Limited. But we can't miss the chance here to stress that for CPT's coaching members, every week is coach week. One high profile illustration of this is how, in just over a month, nearly 20K festival goers will enjoy convenient and affordable travel to #Glastonbury Festival by coach (20% more reaching the summer’s biggest music festival travel this way than they did last year). Official coach travel partner of the festival, National Express LTD has added 34 more departures this year to meet demand, taking the total number of locations served to 109. Tickets include a generous luggage allowance of 20kg in the hold, plus one piece of soft hand luggage. National Express also sets up a pop-up coach station within 100 metres of the festival gates, so revellers haven’t got far to go with their festival gear to secure the best spots to pitch-up. Alongside regional coach services, there will also be a fleet of double decker electric buses on a high-frequency shuttle #bus service between #Bristol Bus Station and Worthy Farm. As we've said here many times, coach is good for the environment as the least carbon-intensive public transport option. So it's encouraging to learn that John Boughton, commercial director at National Express can say, “Demand for affordable and reliable public transport has never been greater, and that includes travel to the summer’s hottest festivals and events." Visit https://lnkd.in/ePDtzkHw for more information about coach travel to Glastonbury.   #AccessAllAreas #DrivingBritainForward

ICYMI - we launched Five Percent for Festivals at this years Festival Congress. The 5% For Festivals campaign is an awareness campaign that seeks to inform festival-goers about the problems that music festival promoters have faced over the last 5 years, encouraging them to contact their MPs to lobby for a much needed VAT reduction on tickets. AIF CEO John Rostron said: “We really are at a critical point for the UK’s festival sector. Five years ago, it would have been impossible to imagine that promoters would have to endure something as damaging as the Covid-19 pandemic – but many of them did, without passing the inevitable cost onto the consumer. To think that, since then, they have had to manage the effects of Brexit, war in Ukraine, inflation and an energy crisis is staggering. That festival-goers were able to enjoy some of the fantastic events they did in 2023 is testament to the resilience and passion of those promoters. But we lost 36 festivals last year, and with six festivals having postponed activity in 2024 or closed the gates for good, we are on track to see well over double the number of casualties this year. “UK festivals need time to recover and rebuild. They need help from our Government. A reduction in VAT on festival tickets from 20% to 5% for three years is an evidence-based, simple, sensible remedy that would ease the financial burden on promoters enough for them to return to health. We need this action now.” Visit the website: https://lnkd.in/ebQ87_Mf

Did you spot any Haulaway Storage Containers at EDC this weekend?!! While the lineup was great….we think the star of the show was our on-site storage containers (we might be a bit biased🤩) With all of the extra equipment needed for music festivals, our on-site storage containers are the perfect storage solution to keep valuables on-site and accessible when needed #edc #haulawaystoragecontainers #onsitestorage #jobsitestorage #portablestoragecontainers #storagesolutions #safestorage #lasvegasstorage #equiptmentrental

If you are interested in the coolest #startup event in the world, check out Polar Bear Pitching and the side events related to it this week! #investors #startups #growth 

Every year is something new at ACL! From the music acts to the brand activations, you can always expect an awe inspiring experience. #BizBash #AustinTX #AustinCityLimits #ACL2023 #brandactivations #brandmarketing #marketing #experientialmarketing #experiential #events #liveevents #eventprofs #experience #immersiveexperience

We’re now in the thick of the 2024 festival season! Whether your event has already dazzled attendees or you’re gearing up to hold your first vibrant experience in August, we’ve got you covered. If you’re in the latter camp, don’t miss our latest article! Head to the comments now to find a detailed blog packed with insights on how to successfully promote a music festival. #Skiddle #Howto #Festivals #FestivalPromotion #Promotion #MusicFestivals #ArtFestivals #Culture #eventindustry #ticketing #promoters #eventplanning #eventplanningtips #tickets #eventmarketing #selltickets #gigs #clubs #eventprofs

Thailand's Music Festival Triumph: Hosting Tomorrowland and Summer Sonic to Skyrocket the Economy! 🎶🌟 Discover How This Bold Move Will Transform Thailand's Cultural and Economic Landscape! #ThailandMusicFestivals #EconomicBoost Read full article: https://rb.gy/pu33er #MusicFestival #SummerSonic #Thailand #Tomorrowland #Economy #News #HRTips #HRNews #IndustryNews

Music festivals are places where art and creativity thrive. They allow people to connect on a level that's hard to find anywhere else - and they need saving. Music festivals have been hit hard by so many things - the pandemic, costs going up, and other big changes. That's why I'm standing with the Five Percent For Festivals campaign from the Association of Independent Festivals. They're asking the government to lower the tax on festival tickets from 20% to 5% for three years. This small step can make a big difference. Here's how we can all help: ✍️Talk to Your MP - Write them a letter. Tell them why festivals matter to you and to all of us. 🌐Spread the Word - Share the campaign with your friends, family, and on social media. The more people know, the stronger we are. 🤝Donate if You Can - Every little bit helps keep this campaign and our festivals going. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/efc3tZ4m #SaveOurFestivals #MusicMatters #TogetherForFestivals

⚽️🎸 Concerts, festivals, and sports have always been part of the summer agenda. But how do these activities address #Sustainability? ♻️ More #SustainableEvents appear to be fostering the adoption of a new norm, establishing new benchmarks for minimizing #EnvironmentalImpact, and advancing green practices. ⏩ Check out how major sports tournaments such as EURO 2024 and innovative music tours by bands like Coldplay demonstrate their commitment to sustainability through eco-friendly stadiums, sustainable transportation, and waste reduction initiatives 💡🌍. We cannot help but agree that this commitment inspires more event organizers to start making significant strides towards a #GreenFuture. 🔗 Read in full: https://lnkd.in/dHxxxSVa 🌐

Inspire Pinners to create the ultimate festival experience! 🎶 Festival season is in full swing and Pinners are more than ready. For them, the festival grounds are where live music, energetic crowds, and vibrant atmospheres collide. That’s why Pinners are 41% more likely to attend multiple festivals this summer than users of other platforms! Be there for these different personas and opportunities: 🚘The road-hitters - see festivals as a welcome excuse to experience new places 💄The style icons -  express individuality through unique fashion and beauty styles ⛺The prepared realists - check their lists twice for rain attire, camping gear and sun protection Want to support Pinners in their plans? Have a look at this short overview of some of the biggest festivals in UKI and contact us to learn more! Parklife (UK) Download Festival (UK) Isle of Wight Festival (UK) Glastonbury Festival (UK) TRNSMT Festival (UK) Forbidden Fruit Festival (IRE) Biggest Disco Outdoor Festival (IRE) P!NK Summer Carnival (IRE) Longitude (IRE) #pinterestads #pinterestforbusiness #socialmediamarketing #trend #paidads #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketingstrategy #festivals #digitalmarketingagency