ESTABLISHED 2008
Hire Experienced Festival Staff Across the UK
Reliable temporary festival staff across the UK. From bar staff and catering teams to stewards, ticketing staff and merchandise crew, Arc provides experienced festival professionals to help organisers manage peak demand, seasonal events and last-minute staffing requirements.
19+ Years
supporting the biggest venues with reliable staffing solutions.
11,000+
active Team Members who have all worked in the last 3 months.
99%
of staffing requests successfully fulfilled with reliable talent.
6 Hubs
located across the UK to support venues nationwide.
Reliable Festival Staff When You Need Them Most
Successful festivals depend on having the right people in the right place at the right time. At Arc, we provide reliable temporary festival staff across the UK, supported by a dedicated festival operations team that works closely with organisers to plan, coordinate and deliver effective staffing solutions from initial preparation through to event completion.
From large-scale music festivals and outdoor events to food festivals and seasonal celebrations, we understand the unique challenges of live event staffing. Our flexible workforce provides experienced team members across a wide range of roles, including:
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Bar staff
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Catering teams
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Stewards
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Retail staff
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Supervisors
With specialist festival expertise, nationwide coverage and a dedicated operations team managing the details behind the scenes, Arc gives organisers the confidence of a trusted staffing partner that can deliver exceptional teams wherever and whenever they are needed.
Why Choose Arc as Your Festival Staffing Agency?
Trusted by event organisers across the UK to deliver reliable, compliant festival staffing solutions.
Highly Vetted Staff
We complete our right-to-work checks with TrustID, a UK government-approved identity service provider (IDSP).
Comprehensive Training
Through comprehensive online training, we ensure every member of our team is prepared to deliver the highest standards of service to festival goers.
Delivery Across the UK
With a UK-wide network of temporary staff, we are able to provide reliable event teams to festivals and venues wherever our clients operate.
On-Site Festival Team
With a dedicated festival operations team, we provide 24/7 on-site support to ensure smooth event delivery from start to finish.
Dedicated On-Site Festival Operations Team
Delivering a successful festival requires more than simply providing staff. Our dedicated festival operations team is on-site throughout your event, providing 24/7 support to ensure your workforce is organised, supported and ready to perform at every stage.
From team member arrivals and check-ins to staff allocations, shift coordination and on-site problem solving, our experienced operations team manages the details behind the scenes so your event team can focus on delivering an exceptional experience for attendees.
Our on-site managers act as an extension of your team, working closely with organisers, production teams and suppliers to keep staffing operations running smoothly. They provide ongoing support, monitor performance, manage staff welfare and respond quickly to any challenges that arise during the event.
With dedicated festival expertise and hands-on operational support throughout your event, Arc provides the confidence of a fully managed staffing solution, helping festivals run efficiently from setup through to close.
A Visible Presence On-Site
Our festival operations team arrives prepared with everything needed to manage your workforce effectively on-site. From branded operational hubs and team check-in areas to workforce management tools, we create a central point of support for your staff throughout the event.
✓ Branded Arc operations gazebo
✓ Dedicated staff check-in area
✓ Team allocation and briefing point
✓ On-site communication support
✓ Staff welfare and operational assistance
Office Support Team
Our dedicated support team manages the essential details behind the scenes, providing ongoing assistance to team members and operational teams throughout your festival. From handling enquiries to supporting workforce administration, we help keep communication clear and operations running smoothly.
✓ Team member enquiries
✓ Payroll and payment queries
✓ Additional operational support
✓ Travel and arrival assistance
✓ Workforce communication
“This year, we used VIP team, which was a huge success. The extra investment in training is evident. This absolutely enhanced our guest experience in some of most premium locations.”
CLIENT FEEDBACK
Premium Bar Staff for Festivals
Creating exceptional guest experiences requires a premium level of service. Arc provides professional bar staff for festivals, VIP areas, brand activations and high-profile events, delivering the expertise, presentation and personality needed to elevate every occasion.
Our premium teams are selected for their hospitality experience, attention to detail and ability to engage with guests in high-end environments. From exclusive VIP bars and hospitality suites to branded activations and bespoke festival experiences, we provide staff who represent your event with professionalism and style.
Whether you are creating a premium festival package, launching a brand experience or enhancing your guest offering, Arc delivers skilled bar professionals who help create memorable moments and exceptional service from start to finish.
Our Commitment to Quality, Compliance and Training
We place a great level of importance on quality and compliance, supporting our clients through trusted processes, industry standards and dedicated teams.
Our Compliance
At Arc, compliance isn't just a legal requirement - it's a commitment to our values of honesty, care, and delivery. We understand the gravity of entrusting a staffing supplier to deliver a talented, trusted, and compliant workforce.
Our Head of Payroll & Compliance, Ginny Verdon, sets some of the highest standards of compliance in our industry, which is why we are trusted by some of the UK's biggest names in stadia and events to deliver recruitment solutions.
Our Accreditations
We're proud to have accreditations which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and excellence.
Being accredited means that we are continually held to account by the leading regulatory bodies, such as ISO, through robust auditing processes, ensuring that our operations remain transparent, efficient and compliant with industry best practies.