Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted PR & Marketing Partner for Cultural Sector
Established in 2000, we are a dedicated PR and marketing agency specialising in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors. Our approach centres on building strong relationships with clients whose work inspires us, allowing us to deliver tailored, high-quality campaigns. With over 18 years of experience at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we provide comprehensive support from venue negotiations to media strategy. Our services include hands-on PR campaigns, strategic consultancy, bespoke training, and print design, all informed by decades of industry expertise. We pride ourselves on our deep understanding of the cultural sector, having worked with diverse clients ranging from individual artists to major festivals.Our team combines creative storytelling with practical execution to raise profiles and secure media coverage across national platforms. From communications audits to social media strategy, we offer flexible solutions adapted to organisational needs and budgets. Our founders 35-year career in arts management and press operations underpins our commitment to excellence. We maintain active roles in cultural governance through board positions at Norwich Arts Centre and The Voice Project. Client retention over multiple projects demonstrates our ability to deliver consistent, impactful results.
Services
PR Campaigns
Marketing Strategy
Communications Consultancy
Media Training
Festival Support
Copywriting Services
Print Design
Audience Development
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- 18 years specialist experience at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Tailored campaigns for arts and heritage organisations
- Proven track record securing national media coverage
- Comprehensive services from PR to strategic consultancy
- Founder with 35-year career in cultural sector leadership
Services
PR Campaigns
We create targeted public relations campaigns that amplify your cultural project's visibility. Our approach combines strategic media outreach with creative storytelling to secure press coverage in national publications and specialist arts media. With proven success at high-profile events like the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, we help clients maximise their media impact through tailored press strategies that align with their artistic vision and organisational goals.
Festival Support
Specialist guidance for Edinburgh Festival Fringe participants covering venue selection, programme entries, and press strategies. We provide comprehensive support from initial planning to on-site execution, helping performers navigate the festival's competitive landscape. Our expertise in crafting compelling narratives has secured media coverage and award recognitions for diverse artistic disciplines including theatre, dance, and live art performances over multiple festival seasons.
Communications Training
Practical workshops covering press release writing, media engagement, and social media strategy for cultural professionals. Sessions adapt to participants' experience levels, from foundational skills to advanced campaign planning. Our training equips organisations and individual artists with the tools to effectively articulate their projects' value to media outlets and target audiences within the arts and heritage sectors.
Strategic Consultancy
Tailored communications strategy development for arts organisations and heritage projects. We offer audits, audience identification, and long-term planning services that align with sector-specific challenges. Our consultancy ranges from short advisory sessions to extended contractual support, helping clients refine their messaging and implement sustainable marketing approaches that resonate with their cultural missions.
Print Design
Creative design services for festival flyers, event posters, and promotional brochures that capture artistic essence. We produce visually compelling materials optimised for cultural audiences while managing production logistics with trusted print partners. Our designs balance aesthetic appeal with practical information delivery to maximise impact at festivals and venue-based promotions across theatre, music, and heritage attractions.
People
Steve Forster
Founder
With 35 years in arts management, Steve established S F P Communications in 2000 after leading venues in Manchester, London, and Norwich. His expertise spans press operations, artist management, and Edinburgh Fringe strategy. He chairs Norwich Arts Centre and contributes to The Voice Project.
Questions
What cultural sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on arts, heritage, and performance sectors including theatre, dance, music, and festival events.
How can you help Edinburgh Fringe participants?
We provide venue advice, programme copywriting, press strategy, and media outreach tailored to festival conditions.
Do you work with both organisations and individuals?
Yes, we support both established cultural institutions and independent artists with tailored communications strategies.
What training options are available?
We offer workshops on press releases, media engagement, and social media strategy specifically for cultural professionals.
How do you develop PR strategies?
We combine creative storytelling with sector knowledge to create bespoke campaigns aligned with your artistic objectives.
