Finsbury Park Goes Live: Festival Republic Brings Mains Power to UK Festivals

Podcast: Event Industry News Podcast · Event Industry News

Opublikowano: 2026-06-04

Festival Republic MD Melvin Benn discusses the company’s ground‑breaking project to install mains power at London’s Finsbury Park — the first installation of its kind in the UK. The move, a collaboration with Haringey Council and National Grid, aims to reduce reliance on temporary generators and use renewable energy for major concerts. Broke ground in March with the first mains-powered concerts scheduled for the end of June; the change offers operational efficiencies and modest carbon reductions as a statement of intent. Reading is already next in line for a similar installation in 2027. This episode...