Festival In-Kind Trades You Won’t Regret
Learn how festival organizers use value-in-kind trades and sponsorship in barter to offset hard costs, secure essential gear, and boost event profitability.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Showcase: Kite, Bubble, and Wind Gardens – Low-Tech Wonders at Family-Friendly Festivals
Learn how to add a Kite, Bubble & Wind Garden to your family festival – using open-field design, safety rules, and simple comforts – for hours of low-tech fun.
Community Marketing on a Budget: Grassroots Strategies for Film Festivals
Discover grassroots strategies to market your film festival on a budget. Learn how to advertise events for free, build partnerships, and drive ticket sales.
Crowd Modeling With Chalk and Common Sense: Designing Festival Crowd Flows
Learn to design safer, smoother festival flows using simple “chalk and common sense” tactics. Get real examples and practical tips on layouts and accessibility.
MC Scripts, Names, and Small-Town Pride: How Great MCs Bring Country Festivals to Life
Discover how festival producers craft the perfect MC script, manage hosts, and leverage small-town pride to create unforgettable country music events.
Showcase: Family Circus Without Animals
Get tips to book thrilling human acts, ensure safety, and deliver short, spectacular shows in an animal-free family circus – proving ethics and awe can coexist.
Influencer & Creator Partnerships at Film Festivals – Authentic Collaborations That Respect Cinema and Deliver Results
Learn how festival organizers leverage influencer partnerships in film promos, drive ticket sales, and boost submissions without compromising cinema integrity.
De-Escalation as Hospitality at Festivals
Discover how festival organizers use de-escalation training for hospitality to manage conflicts, coach empathetic listening, and improve guest experiences.
Backstage Etiquette and Security at Country Music Festivals: Keeping Artists, Crew, and Guests Happy
Discover expert B2B strategies for managing backstage etiquette and security for festivals. Learn how to handle credentials, VIPs, and crew to ensure a flawless event.
Press Accreditation & Media Centres for Film Festivals: Vetting Fairly, Supporting Journalists, Tracking Impact
Discover expert strategies for managing festival press accreditation, utilizing credentialing software, setting up media centres, and tracking coverage impact.
Transport Plans for Neighbourhood Festivals
Learn expert B2B strategies for festival transportation, from shuttle loops and rideshare zones to navigating multi-stage sites and managing road closures.
Micro-Safety Teams: ‘Med Lite, High Impact’ at Boutique Festivals
Small safety team, big impact: How boutique festivals keep crowds safe with smart first-aid where risk lives, roving medics, and nightly adaptations.