Queue Science for Strollers and Small Legs: Making Festival Queues Family-Friendly
Discover expert queue science strategies for family-friendly festivals. Learn how to optimize entry flow, use festival ticketing software, and keep kids entertained.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Publicists and EPKs: Helping Films Get Seen at Film Festivals
Get your festival films in the headlines by leveraging publicists, EPKs, interviews, and media timing – ensuring every film gets the attention it deserves.
Festival Volunteer Programs Rooted in Care
Build a reliable volunteer team for your festival with community outreach, robust training, and genuine care to ensure a smooth, successful event.
Community First: Advisory Councils With Teeth in Festival Planning
Community-first festivals thrive. Learn how seating local voices on a council with real power over the program and tone builds trust and lasting success.
Greenfield Festival Sites: Hedgerows, Root Zones, and Ground Mats
Protect greenfield festival sites like the pros: map hedgerows, use fencing & mats to protect roots & waterways, and restore the land post-event.
Family Mornings, Party Nights: Daypart DNA in Country Music Festivals
Discover how to make your country music festival family-friendly by day and a party by night – with smart scheduling, kid zones, and tips to keep every fan happy.
Live Fire Theater at Food Festivals: Thrilling (and Safe) Spectacles with Asado, Tandoor & Pit Flames
Learn how to wow food festival crowds with dramatic live-fire cooking – from Argentine asados to tandoor ovens – without compromising safety. Get expert tips on venue setup, wind and ember control, crowd management, and more from a veteran festival producer. Ignite your next food festival with a thrilling (and safe) fire-cooking spectacle!
Warehouse Resonance: Reading and Fixing Problem Modes at Bass Music Festivals
Learn how to conquer boomy bass in warehouse venues. From identifying low-frequency room modes to moving speakers, acoustic fixes, and FOH tips, discover practical ways festival producers can tune a warehouse for perfect drum & bass and dubstep sound.
Early-Bird Festival Strategy That Respects School Calendars
Discover how to boost family attendance at festivals with early-bird strategies that align with school calendars. Learn why announcing dates early, offering real perks for early tickets (kids’ workshops, family lounges), transparent pricing (no hidden fees), and flexible refund policies can win parents’ hearts and turn your event into a must-do family adventure.
Drop-In Craft Labs, Not Chaos Tables: Structured Creativity at Family Festivals
Transform your festival’s kids’ craft corner from chaos into a creative haven. Learn how pre-made craft kits, timed sessions, clear rules, and trained staff turn glitter-fueled mayhem into safe, structured fun that kids (and parents) will love. Packed with real-world tips and festival examples, this guide shows why structured creativity beats craft-time chaos every time.
Summer Festival Fire Bans: Pyro Alternatives and Generator Rules
Fire ban in effect? Learn how summer festivals wow attendees with drone and laser shows instead of fireworks, enforce spark-proof generator rules, and keep everyone safe.
Winter Festival Neighbour Diplomacy: Keeping the Peace in Quiet Months
Keep neighbours happy during winter festivals with savvy diplomacy – from resident hotlines and free earplugs to local discounts and post-event thank-yous. Turn the quiet months into community goodwill for your event.