John Rostron

Chief Executive · Association of Independent Festivals · company speakers →

John Rostron is the Chief Executive of the Association of Independent Festivals, the UK's festival representative body. AIF membership has grown rapidly in recent years and now supports 150 leading independent music festivals in the UK including Notting Hill Carnival, Boardmasters, Field Maneuvers, 2000 Trees, End Of the Road, Shambala, Bloodstock, Green Gathering, Kendal Calling and Hay Festival. John Chairs the LIVE Expert Group for festivals and outdoor events and sits on the Advisory Board for Vision For Sustainable Events. John is also on Board of Creative Wales - the Welsh Govt department for the Creative Industries. He advises on the Music Sector in Wales.

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Speaking history

FUTURE OF FESTIVALS

25 November 2026 Berlin, Germany

The Showman's Show - The Outdoor Event Services Exhibition

21 October 2026 Newbury, United Kingdom “Best of the Summer Panel”

Event Production Show

3 March 2027 London, United Kingdom

Topics this speaker covers

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