The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) has announced the shortlist for The Festival Congress Awards 2015.

Set for Thursday, November 5, it will be hosted by Glastonbury Festival's Ben Challis and will take place on the evening of the first day of The Festival Congress at Cardiff University’s Great Hall.

There are eight award categories including New Festival on the Block, Mind Blowing Spectacle, Unique Festival Arena, Live Act of the Year, Smart Marketing, Unsung Hero and the ‘Emmet Brown award ...