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Festival Postponement Playbook: Rescheduling Your Event Without Losing Fans or Funds
Contingency & Risk Management Festival Production

Festival Postponement Playbook: Rescheduling Your Event Without Losing Fans or Funds

Learn how veteran festival organizers successfully postpone events without alienating fans or going broke. This comprehensive playbook covers crisis communication, ticket rollover and refund tactics, vendor contract renegotiation, and fan engagement strategies to turn a festival delay into a triumph, not a disaster. Keep your festival’s reputation intact and your community excited when the show must go on – later!

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Ticket Fairy Feb 1 2026
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When Politics Collide with Festivals: Navigating Artist Boycotts and Backlash
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When Politics Collide with Festivals: Navigating Artist Boycotts and Backlash

Political controversy at a festival? Learn how veteran producers handle artist boycotts and public backlash without derailing the show. From crisis planning and transparent communication to lineup swaps on the fly, discover real-world examples (like Sydney Festival’s sponsorship protest and Bluesfest’s artist boycott) and practical steps to protect your festival’s reputation. This comprehensive guide shows how to stay true to your values, keep fans and artists onside, and emerge stronger when politics and festivals collide.

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Ticket Fairy Jan 20 2026
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When Accidents Happen: Navigating Festival Insurance Claims and Liability
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When Accidents Happen: Navigating Festival Insurance Claims and Liability

Accidents can strike even the best-run festivals. Learn step-by-step how to respond when the unexpected happens – from documenting incidents and notifying insurers to handling liability and managing claims. This comprehensive guide uses real festival examples to show producers how to protect their event’s finances and reputation after an accident.

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Ticket Fairy Nov 18 2025
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Festival Relocation Playbook: Moving Your Event to a New Venue Without Losing Momentum
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Festival Relocation Playbook: Moving Your Event to a New Venue Without Losing Momentum

Learn how to relocate a festival seamlessly without losing fan trust or business momentum. This in-depth playbook covers backup venue selection, rapid logistics reconfiguration, permit navigation, and transparent communication — all illustrated with real festival relocation stories and practical tips to keep your event thriving through a venue change.

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Ticket Fairy Nov 17 2025
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Festival Legal and PR Crisis Management: Planning for Reputation and Legal Emergencies
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Festival Legal and PR Crisis Management: Planning for Reputation and Legal Emergencies

When a festival faces a legal or PR crisis – from a serious injury to an artist’s scandal – knowing how to respond is crucial. This guide reveals how veteran producers plan for reputation and legal emergencies, with tips on legal counsel, crisis communications, holding statements, and handling shutdowns by authorities. Learn how to protect your festival’s attendees and reputation when the unexpected strikes.

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Ticket Fairy Jul 9 2025
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