Every festival producer’s journey eventually hits the same reality check: Will this festival at least break even? As a seasoned festival organizer, I’ve learned that understanding your break-even point is fundamental to your event’s survival. In this guide, I’ll walk you through calculating that break-even point and setting ticket prices strategically, so you’re not left
Ticket Fairy
7th July 2025
Introduction After decades of producing festivals of all kinds and sizes, I’ve learned one truth: a detailed budget is the backbone of any successful festival. Enthusiasm and creativity are vital, but if you don’t have a solid financial plan, even the best ideas can crumble. A festival budget — often structured as a Profit &
Ticket Fairy
7th July 2025
So, you pulled off your first festival – congratulations! Whether it was a roaring success or a bit of a rough ride (or both), one thing is certain: there were lessons learned. The beauty of making your festival an annual tradition is that you get the chance to iterate, improve, and grow based on real-world
Ticket Fairy
7th July 2025
Murphy’s Law states: anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. While that’s a bit pessimistic, seasoned festival organizers know that things do go wrong – often when you least expect it. The difference between a minor hiccup and a full-blown disaster often comes down to preparation. That’s why risk management and contingency planning from
Ticket Fairy
7th July 2025
When planning a festival, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of booking acts and designing experiences, but one of the most critical underpinnings of it all is money – specifically, managing how money flows in and out over time. A festival’s budget isn’t just about balancing total income vs. expenses; it’s also
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7th July 2025
Organizing a festival is akin to juggling a hundred balls at once – talent bookings, marketing campaigns, vendor logistics, volunteer rosters, production schedules, budgets… the list goes on. Without a good system to keep all these tasks organized, even the most seasoned producer can get overwhelmed. That’s where project management tools and techniques come in.
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7th July 2025
No matter how passionate or capable you are as a festival organizer, you can’t do it all alone. A festival is a complex undertaking that requires a cohesive team of specialists, each handling different facets of the project. One of your early tasks is to figure out what roles you need, how to structure the
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7th July 2025
Behind every seamless festival experience is a meticulously crafted production schedule, often called the “critical path” timeline. This is the master plan that outlines every key task, deadline, and dependency from the early planning stages through load-in, the live event, and load-out. Think of it as the festival’s playbook – it ensures everyone knows what
Shain Dsouza
7th July 2025
Planning a festival is a marathon, not a sprint. Ideally, you want at least a full year to turn your festival dream into a reality – from that first spark of an idea all the way to welcoming attendees on opening day. Rushing this process is a risky gamble (just think of the infamous Fyre
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7th July 2025
Few events in the world have achieved the almost mythic cultural status of Burning Man. What began as a small gathering on a San Francisco beach in 1986 evolved into a sprawling annual event in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert, attracting tens of thousands of participants from around the globe and inspiring a dedicated community year-round.
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7th July 2025
Launching a new festival is exciting, but even the best vision needs the blessing and support of the community and key stakeholders to truly take off. Whether it’s the local government, neighborhood residents, business owners, or potential sponsors, getting these groups on board can make the difference between smooth sailing and facing constant headwinds. As
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7th July 2025
Think of the last great festival you attended or heard about – chances are, you remember the overall vibe and identity of the event as much as any single performance or activity. That’s the power of a strong festival theme and branding. In a world where new festivals pop up every year, having a memorable identity helps
Ticket Fairy
7th July 2025
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