Festival Set-Length Strategy: 60 vs 90 vs 120 Minutes
Discover how festival producers decide on 60, 90, or 120-minute set lengths. Learn which genres thrive with extended sets and how to avoid scheduling delays.
Back-to-Back Festival DJ Etiquette: Agreements That Save the Set
B2B DJ sets can be chaotic or magical – learn key etiquette (track planning, mic & FX rules) to keep your next festival back-to-back seamless and crowd-pleasing.
Paying Pioneers Properly: Stewarding Lineage With Respect
Discover how to honor and elevate the legends of drum & bass, dubstep, and bass music at your festival. From fair pay and prime set times to capturing oral histories and next-gen back-to-back sets, learn actionable tips to respect music pioneers – boosting your festival’s credibility and keeping the culture alive.
Sunday Decompression at Bass Music Festivals: Ambient 140, Downtempo Jungle, and Wellness
End your bass festival on a serene high: learn how a Sunday decompression with ambient 140, wellness touches, and softer security leaves attendees refreshed.
Showcase: Label Families and Their Festival Stage Craft
Discover how top drum & bass and dubstep labels craft unforgettable festival stages – from epic intros and MC hype to high-energy DJ battles – and get tips to supercharge your own events.
Festival Tempo Architecture: Building Halftime Rooms and 174 Energy Pens
For an electrifying bass festival, adopt ‘tempo architecture’: separate stages by BPM to eliminate sound bleed and add safe crowd pens for high-energy sets.
Bass-Safe Festival Code of Conduct: Spiking, Filming, and Consent
Make your bass festival a safe space with a Code of Conduct. Learn how to prevent spiking, unwanted filming, and harassment to keep your crowd protected.
Global Bass Diplomacy: Multilingual MCs and Non-English Crowds at Festivals
Multilingual MCs and cultural savvy can turn bass festivals into global parties. Learn to engage non-English crowds without losing the local vibe.
Crossing Streams: Grime, UKG, and 140 Without Losing Identity
Mix grime, UK garage & deep 140 dubstep without losing each style’s vibe with expert tips on MC handoffs, BPM control & more for a thrilling multi-genre set.
Scene Equity at Festivals: Putting Local Residents and Youth on the Bill
Put local crews and youth center stage at your festival. Learn how featuring community talent with pro support nurtures rising stars and builds huge goodwill.
MC Culture Done Right: Roles, Rights, and Sound Discipline at Bass Music Festivals
Guide to MC culture at bass festivals – avoid mic feedback, sync MC & DJ for hype & safety, and treat MCs like headliners to create an unforgettable show.
Origin Story as Brand: From Radio to Rigs
Discover how an authentic origin story—from pirate radio roots to sound system rigs—can transform your bass music festival’s brand and build fan trust.