Crunch is brought to you by The Institute of Art and Ideas, a non-profit organisation committed to realising the potential of the 21^st Century intellectual landscape by supporting new thinking and ideas that push boundaries.

Our events include HowTheLightGetsIn, the Philosophy and Music Festival at Hay, which puts innovation and cutting-edge thought at the forefront of contemporary culture and Crunch, the Art and Philosophy Festival at Hay, which brings together the world's leading contemporary artists, curators and commentators.

Our online TV channel IAI TV showcases the best of our talks, debates and live acts in audio and video format. To view our latest talks or for more information about the Institute visit http://iai.tv.

Whether on your own, or as part of a collective there are endless exciting and creative ways to become part of the Institute’s innovation…

Get Involved with Crunch

In order to make Crunch the innovative and successful festival it is, we rely on a team of dedicated volunteers and creative contributors from the local area and beyond. To find out about how to get involved in this year's Crunch, click here. 

Support the IAI

IAI Patrons

The IAI Patron's Club is an exciting new venture that allows benefactors be a key part of the Institute's success. To find out about the benefits of supporting the IAI as a Patron, click here.

IAI Sponsors

Becoming an IAI partner will enable you to align your organization with innovative thinking, to promote ideas that are fresh and original and to reach target audiences and truly engage with them. To find out more about partnership opportunities, click here.