Lets just take a minute to say a huge thank you to our amazing sponsors and funders, without which, we couldn’t do any of this. For the 2026 festival, we want to give a special shout out to….
The National Lottery Community Fund provides funding for projects that bring people together to build strong relationships and improve communities in England.
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Love Hastings is a not-for-profit business working to improve the town centre for residents, visitors and businesses in Hastings and manage the BID. The aims are to reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the town, provide a voice and support for town centre businesses and lever in more money from other sources to supplement budgets.
Lakedown Brewing Co. is a family run, independent brewery and Tap room in rural East Sussex. We proudly make modern and traditional beers in can, bottle, keg and cask.
Lakedown Brewing Company – Lakedown Brewing Co.
Powered by SESAC Music Group, our Music Services team simplifies the music ecosystem, so you can save time and earn more from your music. From distribution to global registration and collection, we’re Everywhere in Music
PRS for Music is a world-leading collective management organisation, representing the rights of more than 180,000 songwriters, composers and publishers. We collect and pay royalties when a member’s music is played in public, 
broadcast, downloaded, streamed, or performed live both in the UK and around the world. Our licensing efforts secure revenue streams for music creators.
PRS for Music: royalties, music copyright and licensing
Hastings Borough Council provides services to businesses, residents and visitors.
Hastings Borough Council homepage
SoundAct is a neighbouring rights consultancy that work with performers and record labels to ensure their performance royalties are collected and maximised in the most efficient way possible. Their clients range from some of the biggest artists and record companies in the world to forward-thinking grassroots and indie labels and performers.
Situated in a prime position on the seafront opposite Hastings Pier, the White Rock Hotel is the perfect place for your visit to Hastings, whether for business or pleasure
The White Rock Hotel | A seaside hotel in Hastings on the south coast of England.
In the heart of Hastings, Smuggler’s Drop is a coffee roastery inspired by the town’s rich history of smuggling and its labyrinth of secret caves. Just as the smugglers of old would bring in prized contraband under the cover of darkness, 
we source and roast the finest coffee beans from around the world, right here in Hastings. Exotic goods, processed in Hastings and shipped up the country. Just like the bad old days.
Smuggler’s Drop | Speciality Coffee, Roasted in Hastings