Bristol Beacon Launches Festival & Carnival Lab 2026 to Bridge Diversity Gap in UK Live Events

Bristol Beacon has officially opened applications for its Festival & Carnival Lab 2026 programme, a forward-thinking initiative designed to address the diversity gap within the UK’s live events industry. The programme aims to create more opportunities for underrepresented communities, particularly young Black professionals, who remain significantly underrepresented across festival and event roles.

The Festival & Carnival Lab offers hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world experience in areas such as event production, stage management, and festival operations. Through this initiative, participants will gain industry knowledge and practical exposure, helping them build sustainable careers in the live events sector.

The programme is part of Bristol Beacon’s broader mission to make the live events and music industries more inclusive and accessible. By focusing on skill development and professional guidance, the initiative supports emerging talent and encourages a new generation of diverse event professionals.

Industry leaders believe that improving representation across the events sector is essential for long-term growth and innovation. With applications now open for the 2026 cohort, Bristol Beacon continues to strengthen its commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity within the live entertainment landscape.

Author: Sam Hyland
Original Source: Event Industry News
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