A survey found festival audiences are more concerned with atmosphere than the programme. Elisa Bray profiles one arts festival that realised this before most.
Are festivals struggling to find a niche? Once upon a time Secret Garden Party was a festival with a bohemian difference. Challenging the traditional set-up of bands in a field since it launched in 2004, SGP proudly bills itself as a “professional party” for its wild hedonism, creativity, and immersive audiences in fancy dress. But as other boutique festivals have come along, its struggle to remain distinctive means that 2017 is its last. It’s not the only significant independent festival to be closing – this summer we will also say goodbye to Cornbury... Keep reading on The Independent
Are festivals struggling to find a niche? Once upon a time Secret Garden Party was a festival with a bohemian difference. Challenging the traditional set-up of bands in a field since it launched in 2004, SGP proudly bills itself as a “professional party” for its wild hedonism, creativity, and immersive audiences in fancy dress. But as other boutique festivals have come along, its struggle to remain distinctive means that 2017 is its last. It’s not the only significant independent festival to be closing – this summer we will also say goodbye to Cornbury... Keep reading on The Independent