Australian Festival Industry Conference

18/04/2026

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27/09/2025

Our founder & event director, Carlina Ericson, opening the 2025 event on Monday 8 September.

AFIC's fourth edition welcomed around 150 delegates from across Australia and overseas. Public, private and not-for-profit producers of all festival types came together to learn, share & grow.

It featured a two day conference program, trade exhibition & networking events.

The event was a great success!

Details of our next event are yet to be announced.

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24/09/2025

Thanks to The Music for this piece on AFIC

Days after LPA's latest report showed record highs for Australian festivals, the Australian Festival Industry Conference has discussed the state of play at their latest gathering.

18/09/2025

Check out our key highlights reel from the fourth edition of the Australian Festival Industry Conference - held last week at Rivershed in Brisbane!

Delegates came from across Australia and overseas, including all tiers of Government.

Over two days we heard from a range of enlightening and empowering speakers via keynotes, presentations, panel discussions and a special Q&A. Our trade exhibitors kept people informed of the latest in media, tech and various operational advancements. Plus, everyone connected effortlessly at our two evening networking events.

The feedback from everyone has been nothing short of positive.

Thanks to all the incredible speakers and continued support of our values sponsors and exhibitors. Our volunteers were also a delight to work with, as was everyone who attended and made the event what it was: a tremendous success!

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The fourth edition of the Australian Festival Industry Conference was held across 8-9 September at Rivershed, Brisbane. Delegates came from across Australia ...

17/09/2025

Day two opened with an amazing keynote speech from Christopher Breedlove of Burning Man, who live streamed from the USA!

Creative Australia then followed with an update of their latest national research into the arts, audiences and music festivals.

Major Events Business Group, Queensland (MEBG-Q) gave us an informative presentation about the work they are doing and key opportunities available to suppliers in the lead up to the Brisbane 32 Olympics and beyond.

Our expert panellists talked us through ticketing and sustainable energy production management.

The afternoon featured presentations on a variety of operational topics, including philanthropy, accessibility, and mental health & wellbeing.

We finished off the day with spectacular drinks and canapes underneath the Story Bridge and overlooking the Brisbane river, thanks to our friends at Aggreko

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16/09/2025

Reflecting on day one of AFIC 2025! We opened with an informative keynote, thanks to John Rostron - CEO of Association of Independent Festivals. Throughout the day, we heard key updates from the Federal, QLD and NSW Governments; were updated on the latest insurance and marketing advice; were inspired by a special Q&A with Gympie Music Muster's CEO; and concluded the day with a general 'Ask the Experts' panel discussion. We finished off day one with spectacular drinks, food and a view that's to die for! 🥰

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10/09/2025

And that wraps up AFIC for another year! What a spectacular event our fourth year was! Intriguing conversations were had; useful insights and industry updates were shared and quality connections were made.

We welcomed 130+ delegates from across Australia and overseas.

Here’s what we covered on day two:
• Keynote by Christopher Breedlove from Burning Man (USA)
• The latest industry research from Creative Australia
• Building a future-ready events industry for Brisbane 2032 and beyond
• Panel discussion: ticketing trends, challenges and opportunities
• Panel discussion: sustainable energy management
• Festivals and philanthropy: do festivals have a responsibility?
• Advances in accessibility technology
• Best-practice volunteer management systems and processes
• Managing your health and wellbeing

We wrapped up the event by indulging in some delicious canapes and drinks on the deck at Mr Percival’s, thanks to our friends at Aggreko.

Thank you to all of the speakers, partners, exhibitors, delegates and suppliers who made this year’s event possible.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back in 2027!

08/09/2025

Welcome back to day two!

What we’re excited to learn about today:
• Keynote by Christopher Breedlove from Burning Man (USA)
• The latest industry research from Creative Australia
• Building a future-ready events industry for Brisbane 2032 and beyond
• Panel discussion: ticketing trends, challenges and opportunities
• Panel discussion: sustainable energy management
• Festivals and philanthropy: do festivals have a responsibility?
• Advances in accessibility technology
• Best-practice volunteer management systems and processes
• Managing your health and wellbeing

A reminder to visit all of our exhibitors in the trade show area for the latest products and services.

Let’s get learning and sharing!

07/09/2025

Here we go! AFIC 2025 has officially opened!

What we’re expecting today:
• Keynote by John Rostron, CEO of the Association of Independent Festivals (UK)
• NSW update from The Hon. John Graham
• The Australian Government’s support for festivals: an update from The Office of Arts
• Funding and co-op marketing opportunities with Tourism & Events Queensland
• Event marketing: the new rules of what works, what doesn’t & what’s next
• Panel discussion: event insurance - the rise and fall of liability
• Special Q&A with Greg Cavanagh, CEO of Gympie Music Muster
• Panel: 'Ask the Experts' session – discussing all things timely!

Don’t forget to visit our exhibitors, too!

If you’re keen to join us today or tomorrow, a limited amount of tix will be available for purchase at the door. You can attend both days, a single day or one of our evening networking functions.

Let’s bring on AFIC 2025!

07/09/2025

Tomorrow is the day! Who's excited???

Rego is from 8:30am.

We will have a limited number of tickets for sale on the door for any late comers. See you there!

Key event details:
📅 8–9 September 2025
🖲 Rivershed, Brisbane

🥇AFIC is the essential industry event for festival management personnel who deliver quality music, arts & culture, food & drink, ideas and sporting festivals.

03/09/2025

In just 4 days we'll be gathering for our 4th edition of the Australian Festival Industry Conference! Who's registered and keen???

We will have a limited number of tickets for sale on the door for any late comers.

See you there!

Key event details:
📅 8–9 September 2025
🖲 Rivershed, Brisbane

🥇AFIC is the essential industry event for festival management personnel who deliver quality music, arts & culture, food & drink, ideas and sporting festivals.