The Events Industry Forum represents the UK outdoor events industry and publishes the Purple Guide. The Purple Guide, formerly published by the Health & Safety Executive, is widely recognised as the key reference source for managing events outdoors.
Ongoing research undertaken to answer the question that seems to come on a daily basis, not only from festivals but from local and national government and various other bodies in the industry.
The Events Industry Forum publishes the Purple Guide website, which provides guidance to help those who organise music or similar events run them safely.
The Events Industry Forum invites applications for grants for projects that will benefit the events industry.
A report produced by Bournemouth University for the Events Industry Forum has found that outdoor events contributed £39.5 billion of spend to the UK economy in 2018. The Forum is currently (2025) in discussion with others with a view to updating this research.
‘Membership’ of the Forum is only open to trade and similar organisations who are involved in representing the UK event industry or influencing the industry through training/education.
