Write for us

We welcome pitches that help readers notice how festivals work as shared experiences. Bring a distinct question, a clear angle and a reason it will interest someone curious about the feel and shape of a gathering.

Ideas that fit

We are interested in festival rhythm, shared spaces, sensory details, customs and keepsakes. A strong proposal might explain one overlooked feature, compare two ways of shaping an experience, trace a tradition's background or offer a thoughtful planning idea for a particular occasion.

What makes a useful pitch

Tell us the proposed title or subject, the main point you want to make and what a reader will take away. Explain why the idea suits Lively Festival Review, note any relevant experience or sources you would draw on, and flag uncertainties rather than overstating them. We favour specific, evergreen ideas that can be explained without invented facts or unsupported claims.

How to send it

Send proposals through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option. A concise pitch is enough; please do not send a complete article unless we have asked for one. We cannot promise to accept or respond to every proposal.