Festival Production
Waterfront Safety at Festivals: Lifeguards, Docks, and Currents

Discover how veteran festival producers keep waterfront festivals safe – by hiring lifeguards, securing docks, managing rip currents, and keeping alcohol away from the water.

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24th August 2025

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Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep and Bass Music Festivals
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.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Festival Exclusivity and Premiere Policies That Don’t Backfire

Make festival exclusivity a win-win. Veteran producers share how soft exclusivity windows and transparent radius clauses boost hype without alienating fans.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Building a Balanced Festival Slate: Features, Shorts, Episodic, and XR

Balance features, shorts, series & XR in your film festival lineup using expert strategies for format mix, scheduling, themes & data-driven planning.

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24th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Family First: Defining Your Festival’s Promise to Parents and Kids

A family-friendly festival needs more than a label. Learn to define a family-first promise to parents and kids—and back it with real action across your event.

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24th August 2025

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Cultural Festivals
Curation Without Tokenism: Authentic Representation in Cultural Festivals

Learn how to curate cultural festivals with authenticity, not tokenism – from empowering cultural curators to an accountable celebration of traditions.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Quiet Zones at Food Festivals: Catering to Seniors & Sensory-Sensitive Guests

Quiet, smoke-free seating zones can transform the food festival experience for seniors and sensory-sensitive guests. Learn how to design these inclusive spaces.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Hot Drinks, Cold Facts: Alcohol Service in Low Temperatures at Winter Festivals

Serving alcohol at winter festivals means balancing mulled drinks with water, hearty food, staff training, and warm alternatives – keeping guests safe and warm.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Festival Volunteer Programs That Don’t Break Night Shifts

Late-night festival shifts can burn out volunteers, but short shifts, rest breaks, and safe rides home help keep your crew energized and coming back.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Tokens, Credits, or Capped Unlimited? Choosing the Right Pour Currency for Your Wine Festival

Not sure whether to use tasting tokens, digital credits, or an all-inclusive pass at your wine festival? This comprehensive guide from a veteran festival producer breaks down the pricing strategies and compliance issues of each “pour currency” model. Discover how tokens can control pours, how cashless credits streamline service, and how (capped) unlimited tasting can wow your guests – plus tips to choose the perfect system to meet your wine festival’s goals while keeping regulators and attendees happy.

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24th August 2025

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Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep and Bass Music Festivals
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.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Feedback-Proof Folk: Monitors, Wedges, and IEMs for Acoustic Acts

Keep feedback off your folk festival stage with pro tips on monitor mixing, low stage volume, and IEMs, ensuring every acoustic performance is crystal clear.

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24th August 2025

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