Institute of Art and Ideas
The Institute of Art and Ideas (IAI) is a not-for-profit organisation, which aims to create an open, vibrant intellectual culture through events and online video broadcasting.
The IAI hosts two annual festivals: HowTheLightGetsIn and Crunch at the globe in Hay. The globe was recently described as "Hay’s answer to The Groucho Club".
Since 2009, talks, debates and performances hosted by the festivals have been available for free viewing online, through IAI TV.
HowTheLightGetsIn: the Philosophy and Music Festival at Hay
HowTheLightGetsIn is the world's largest philosophy and music festival hosted by the Institute of Art and Ideas. The event takes place over 10 days and features more than 350 events. It aims "to get philosophy out of the academy and into people's lives" by bringing together philosophers, writers, academics and musicians for debate, talks, music and late night parties. Previous speakers include Vince Cable, Philip Pullman, Helena Kennedy, Bryan Eno, Bianca Jagger, Martin Amis and many more.