Learn how to make your festival allergy-friendly and safe for all. This comprehensive guide covers allergen labeling, cross-contamination prevention, staff EpiPen training, and clear communication so attendees with food allergies can enjoy the event worry-free. Real examples and expert tips show how inclusive food practices boost safety, satisfaction, and your festival’s reputation.
Discover the top festival site planning mistakes – from bottleneck entrances and poor crowd flow to lack of toilets and flawed emergency exits – and learn how to fix them. This expert guide reveals how veteran producers design layouts that maximize safety, attendee happiness, and operational efficiency for any size festival. Avoid layout disasters and create a festival site that runs like clockwork!
What happens if a storm, pandemic, or permit fiasco shuts down your festival? This expert guide shows festival organizers how to craft bulletproof force majeure and cancellation clauses to shield your event. Learn proven contract terms (with real festival case studies) that protect you from paying massive fees or facing lawsuits when disaster strikes. From weather washouts to sudden venue losses, discover how veteran producers negotiate with artists, vendors, venues, and insurers so you can confidently handle the unexpected and keep your festival financially safe.
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.
Learn the secrets to running theater & fringe festivals smoothly from a 35+ year veteran producer. This ultimate guide covers scheduling dozens of shows, managing unconventional venues, lightning-fast stage changeovers, multi-event ticketing strategies, tech crew coordination, artist hospitality, budgeting, and real-world lessons (Edinburgh Fringe insights included) to ensure even the most complex performing arts festival runs without a hitch.
Understanding the Spiritual Mission and Audience Defining the Festival’s Spiritual Vision Every successful faith-based music festival starts with a clear spiritual mission that guides every decision. Organizers need to articulate why the event exists – for example, to celebrate gospel music and praise, to foster interfaith understanding or to provide youth with a positive worship
Facing Ticket Sales Reality: Why Flexible Budgets Matter Volatile Demand in the Festival World Even in boom years, ticket sales can swing wildly – and recent seasons have proved it. A “festival recession” hit in 2024, with dozens of events called off despite fans’ post-pandemic eagerness. In the UK, for example, 72 music festivals were
When a performer goes off-script, your entire festival is on the line. Discover how veteran festival producers set ironclad rules and react in real-time to on-stage misconduct – from surprise political rants to unsafe stunts – to keep fans safe and your event reputation intact. Learn actionable strategies to enforce artist conduct clauses, stop dangerous behavior mid-set, and handle the aftermath so one rogue act doesn’t derail your whole festival.
Veteran festival producers reveal how to turn one-off performances into encore bookings through exceptional artist hospitality, prompt pay, personal touches, and thoughtful follow-ups. Learn real-world strategies from Glastonbury to Montreux that keep artists raving about your festival – leading to easier bookings, better shows, and a rock-solid reputation among talent.
Introduction: The Rise of AI Performers on Festival Stages The New Frontier of Festival Lineups In 2026, music festival lineups are venturing into sci-fi territory. A new breed of AI-generated performers – from virtual DJs to digital pop stars – is hitting festival stages. Producers and fans alike are asking: can these algorithm-driven acts truly
Add carnival rides to your festival safely & successfully. Learn how veteran producers vet ride vendors, meet regulations, plan layouts, manage queues, and enforce rigorous safety checks & training. Discover tips to integrate Ferris wheels & ziplines seamlessly, boost attendee fun & revenue, and avoid common pitfalls – all while keeping safety front and center.
Worried about summer festival shortages? Discover how veteran festival producers secure stages, sound, and staff during peak season. From booking vendors a year out and locking in loyal crew, to sharing gear with fellow festivals and having rock-solid backup plans, learn practical strategies to keep your 2026 festival running smoothly despite fierce competition for equipment and talent.
Book a demo call with one of our event technology experts to learn how Ticket Fairy can help you grow your event business.
