Press and Social Media

To apply for press accreditation for Hay Festival please complete this form. Registered members of the press will be the first to hear about any breaking Festival news and exciting programme additions.

For general queries please email christopher@hayfestival.org.

Facebook /hayfestival | /hayfestivalesp

Twitter @hayfestival | @hayfestival_esp

Instagram @hayfestival | @hayfestival_esp

TikTok @hayfestival | @hayfestival_esp

LinkedIn /hayfestival 

YouTube @hayfestivalofficial 

See some of our latest videos on Hay Festival Anytime – contact christopher@hayfestival.org to set up a press account.

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Frequently asked questions

Policy

Our policy on Photography and Filming on the festival site can be found here.

Interviews

Festival spokespeople, speakers and performers are often available for interviews. Please email your requests to christopher@hayfestival.org stating who you wish to interview, desired timings and confirmed placement. We will respond within 24h.

Photography

Festival images can be downloaded here. If you have further requirements please email christopher@hayfestival.org.

Festival Footage

Most Hay Festival events are recorded. If you would like to use any of our material on your channels, please contact christopher@hayfestival.org.

Hay Festival Anytime Access

If you require access to our Hay Festival Anytime archive for journalistic purposes, you can request a media pass from christopher@hayfestival.org.