Festival Program Philosophy: Commerce vs Curation Without a Culture War
Balance art and commerce in your festival lineup with a programming philosophy that mixes headliners with emerging talent to thrill audiences without selling out.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Emergency Evacuation by Land and Sea: Dual-Mode Planning for Coastal Festivals
Learn how to evacuate a coastal festival with dual-mode strategies (boats and buses) and shelter crowds during lightning or wind storms to keep attendees safe.
Local Hiring & Vendor Set-Asides at Festivals: 5 Community-Benefit Case Studies
Explore 5 case studies on how festival organizers use local hiring, vendor set-asides, and community promotion to boost regional economies and event success.
Bus vs Car Mix: Protecting Rural Infrastructure at Wine Festivals – Capping Vehicles and Scheduling Coaches to Avoid Road Damage
Rural wine festival traffic woes? Veteran producer shares how to cap vehicles and use shuttles to protect fragile roads, avoid jams, and keep local hosts happy.
Audience Mapping for Festivals: Personas, Overlaps, and ‘Bridge’ Moments
Metalheads, ravers, families—one festival. Learn how to map diverse audience personas, find overlaps, and design ‘bridge’ moments that unite fans as one crowd.
Showcalling to the Sun: Tuning Festival Schedules to Nature’s Clock
Learn how expert festival producers use showcalling and natural rhythms to optimize event schedules, manage extreme weather, and enhance attendee experience.
Family Tickets & Kids Zones: Making Food Festivals Truly Multigenerational
Make your food festival a family adventure with fair ticket pricing, fun kids zones, and more – creating a memorable experience for food lovers of all ages.
Security Layers for Tourist Areas and Beaches: A Multi-Tiered Approach to Festival Safety
Discover how layering hospitality-focused staff, CCTV, smart bag rules, and K9 units keeps tourist-area and beach festivals safe without killing the vibe.
Biodiversity and Site Protection: Lessons from Sensitive-Site Festivals
How do major festivals protect wildlife and ecosystems at sensitive sites? This in-depth case study explores 5 festivals around the world – from a desert gathering to a jungle celebration – comparing how they use buffer zones, wildlife-friendly lighting, ranger teams, monitoring, and restoration to safeguard biodiversity while hosting unforgettable events.
Dust-Proofing Cameras & Instruments for Festival Content Teams
Dust, sand and humidity can quickly ruin cameras at festivals. Get expert tips on covers, filters and maintenance to keep gear safe and content flowing.
Content Capture Across Many Festival Stages: How to Cover Every Moment
Learn how veteran festival producers capture every moment across multiple stages with roaming crews, streamlined editing workflows, and instant highlight reels.
Travel Packages for Remote Wine Festivals: Expanding Your Festival’s Reach Without Legal Pitfalls
Boost your remote wine festival’s turnout by bundling tickets, lodging, and transport. Learn how to do it with clear terms and without legal pitfalls.