The Grass Roots Festival Award

In association with

Often the best small festivals spring from an organic labour of love and a long-time dream which has been shared by thousands more. These festivals should be celebrated, not just for the courage and vision shown by their organisers, but also because they never forget where they've come from, supporting their local communities and new music along the way whilst retaining an independent spirit and resisting commercial saturation.

Other contenders:
2000 Trees Festival (info)
Beautiful Days (info)
Belladrum Tartan Heart (info)
Big Session (info)
Glade Festival (info)
Kendal Calling (info)
LeeFest (info)
Strummercamp (info)
Sunrise Celebration (info)
Wickerman Festival (info)
End Of The Road Festival (info)

The Greener Festival Award

In association with

The Red Kite mark is awarded by www.agreenerfestival.com on the basis of a questionnaire and where possible an environmental assessment. All festivals must demonstrate that they have coherent green policies promoting environmental efficiency and sustainability, including issues such as CO2 emissions, waste management and recycling. The following events are leading the charge but which is the Greenest of them all?

Other contenders:
Bestival (info)
Isle Of Wight Festival (info)
Sunrise Celebration (info)
Waveform (info)
Workhouse (info)