The ASEAN-UK Festival Management Training is a professional development initiative designed to meet the evolving operational needs of the Southeast Asian festival sector.
Delivered as part of the ASEAN-UK Advancing Creative Economy programme, this intensive four week course supports both new and established festivals by addressing critical skills gaps in festival management. Jointly delivered by Edinburgh Napier University and Jogja Festivals, the programme brings together international expertise to strengthen regional creative ecosystems.
This programme ran in 2025, there are no current applications open.
Key Programme Benefits and Features
- Strategic Industry Focus
The curriculum places a strong emphasis on modern festival challenges and opportunities. Participants gain valuable insights into audience development, innovative business modelling, sponsorship, marketing, environmental sustainability, leadership, and the digital transformation of festivals. - Comprehensive Operational Training
Through a series of practical workshops, the course covers every core aspect of successful festival delivery. This includes programming, artistic development, logistics, project management, marketing, budgeting, finance, and risk management. - Interactive and Collaborative Learning
The training is delivered through a rich variety of learning formats, including interactive lectures, workshops, debates, and breakout activities. These sessions are supported by group discussions and panel presentations featuring prominent guest speakers from the United Kingdom and across Southeast Asia.