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Bristol NPO ‘pauses’ festival amid financial challenges

MAYK says its commitment to an accessible ‘Pay What You Can’ ticketing model had yielded less revenue than projected.

Mary Stone
3 min read

An Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation based in Bristol has revealed it will be “pausing” its flagship arts festival for 2026 in response to rising costs and financial challenges.
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