Be Part of the Story
Love crime fiction? Festival Friends is a simple way to support Coastal Crime and help us create a welcoming and memorable festival for readers and writers.
Whether you’d like to add your name to our Festival Friends page, pick up some Coastal Crime goodies, become a Patron or support us as a business, every contribution helps make the festival possible.
Because the best crime stories are built on great accomplices.
What Your Support Makes Possible
Festival Friends help us with the practical touches that make Coastal Crime special — from festival materials and signage to volunteer support and the overall attendee experience.
Your support also helps us continue to grow Coastal Crime, champion writers and create an exciting festival for the crime-fiction community.
Festival Friends
Festival Friend — £5
A simple way to be part of Coastal Crime.
You’ll receive:
- Your name on our Festival Friends webpage
Festival Friend + MERCHANDISE — £20
Become a Festival Friend and take home a little piece of Coastal Crime.
You’ll receive:
- Your name on our Festival Friends webpage
- Your choice of a Coastal Crime mug or festival tote bag
Festival Friend Patron — £100
Become one of Coastal Crime’s key individual supporters.
Patron benefits include:
- Your name on our Festival Friends webpage
- Coastal Crime mug and tote bag
- Festival Friend Patron digital badge
- Priority seating at the festival
- Your name displayed on our digital screen at the festival
- Invitation to the Festival Friends Dinner
- Access to updates and behind-the-scenes content
Business Festival Friend — £250
For businesses and organisations who’d like to show their support for Coastal Crime.
Business Festival Friends receive:
- Business name and logo on our website
- Logo displayed on our digital screen at the festival
- Thank-you in our newsletter
- Social media recognition
- Business Festival Friend digital badge
Looking for greater visibility at the festival? Take a look at our Partnership Opportunities for Main Hall, Industry Hub, reception, access and bespoke partnerships.
Coastal Crime Merchandise
You don’t need to become a Festival Friend to pick up some Coastal Crime merchandise.
Coastal Crime Mug — £12
Limited-edition Coastal Crime festival mug.
Coastal Crime Tote Bag — £12
Coastal Crime cotton festival tote bag.
FAQs
Do Festival Friends memberships include a festival ticket?
No. Festival Friends is a supporter scheme and festival tickets are purchased separately.
What is the Festival Friends Dinner?
Festival Friends will be invited to join us for a special get-together connected with the festival. Further details will be shared with Friends ahead of the event.
How does priority seating work?
Festival Friend Patrons will have access to a reserved Patron seating area. Full details will be provided before the festival.
Is the behind-the-scenes content exclusive to Patrons?
No. We’ll share updates, interviews and behind-the-scenes content across our Coastal Crime channels. Patrons receive access as part of their supporter benefits, but this content may also be available more widely.
Can I remain anonymous on the Festival Friends webpage?
Absolutely. Just let us know if you’d prefer your support to remain anonymous.
How do I receive my mug or tote bag?
Merchandise can be collected at the festival.
Can businesses become Festival Friends?
Yes. Our £250 Business Festival Friend option is designed for businesses and organisations that want to support Coastal Crime. For larger sponsorship and branding opportunities, please see our Partnership Opportunities.