According to Lawen Redar, it is "clear from the industry's side that there are a number of permit processes and long lines before you can get started."
We want to coordinate this better, Redar says on site at Way Out West in Gothenburg.
This may involve examining how authorities cooperate on, for example, security issues, alcohol permits and fire protection.
It is something that festival organisers have requested, according to Redar.
Even smaller players, i.e. those who organise literature festivals or other types of smaller festivals, think that support from the legislature is needed.





