How to get involved

To join the amazing network of local organisers across the country, register with us online. If you get stuck at any point we're only a phone call or an email away.

Why get involved?
Entry criteria
Our support

Registration step by step... 

Registration for 2025 opens in March

You can ask to join our community now - we will connect you ready for next year.

1 - Connect with us

Ask for a login to join the community and gain access to the Organiser area - this is where you'll find the registration form and resources.

Nb. Some areas have a local coordinator who promotes, and sometimes registers events - do check if you have one nearby first!

2 - Submit your details

Submit your event details using our online registration form in your Organiser area.

Registration opens in March

3 - Check your listings

Most events need to be reviewed by the team before being fully registered, if there's a query we'll be in touch, otherwise you will get an email to notify you that it has been approved for publication. This might take a few weeks as we're a small team, please bear with us! 

Listings go live on the website from June -  check your entry is correct and present.

4 - Promote your event

Use our online templates & resources to promote your event locally and beyond, linking in to the national festival.

5 - Keep us posted

Let us know if anything needs changing in the run up to the event. Double check your risk assessment measures. Then have a wonderful event and tell us all about it afterwards!

Key dates 

   March    Event registration opens
   April / May    Long lead press release
   June    Event directory launches
   August    Event registration closes
   12-21 September    The festival!
   Early October    Evaluation deadline