Cash or card? Why not both. Learn how folk festivals are going cashless without leaving cash lovers behind – using hybrid payments, offline backup, clear signage, helpful staff, and smart queue management – so every generation stays happy and the lines keep moving.
Make your folk festival accessible without breaking the bank – discover how pay-what-you-can and equity ticketing help festivals open their gates to everyone.
Offer day, evening & dance-only passes, transparent pricing, and clear refund rules to build trust, boost attendance, and keep festival fans happy.
Local artisans, credit unions, even utilities – the right sponsors add real benefits to folk festivals, from water stations to shuttles, instead of just logos.
Folk festival producers know securing funding is an art. Learn how to win grants, attract sponsors, rally small donors, and keep your festival’s mission alive.
Smart governance is the secret to thriving community-owned folk festivals – balance budgets and artistic freedom, build trust with transparency & community input.
Discover the secrets of crew welfare at folk festivals – from humane shift scheduling and real rest breaks to hot tea, hearty food, shade, quiet spaces, and even sing-alongs that boost team morale. Learn how caring for your crew leads to a safer, happier, and more successful festival in this comprehensive guide packed with real examples and expert tips.
Learn how folk festivals harness volunteer power – recruiting through community groups, training with radio basics, and rewarding them with meals and praise.
Learn how to livestream folk festivals – from clearing music rights and handling stream delays to moderating chat – in this guide for festival organisers.
Learn how to capture folk festival performances and preserve cultural heritage through archival audio. Get veteran festival producer tips on securing recording rights, hiring field recording teams (with backups), diligent metadata cataloguing, safe digital storage with checksums, and responsibly sharing recorded highlights with the community.
Learn how to protect children’s privacy, honour sacred moments, and ensure consent so you capture festival magic without crossing ethical lines.
Authentic folk festival branding: use craft-inspired typography and motifs, design rustic-friendly logos, and weave community storytelling into your visuals.
