Festival Production
Crisis Comms & Reputation Resilience for Film Festivals: Drafting Statements for Tech Failures, Weather & Safety Incidents
Crisis Comms & Reputation Resilience for Film Festivals: Drafting Statements for Tech Failures, Weather & Safety Incidents

From tech failures to weather emergencies, see how top festival organisers handle crises with speed, humility and transparency to protect their festival’s reputation.

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25th August 2025

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Country Music Festivals
Emergency Festival Comms: One Voice When Things Get Real
Emergency Festival Comms: One Voice When Things Get Real

When a festival faces an emergency, clear unified communication is the ultimate safety tool. Discover how veteran festival producers plan “one voice” crisis comms – from who calls pauses or evacuations to pre-scripted alerts, calm-voiced MCs, and time-stamped updates – keeping crowds safe and panic-free.

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25th August 2025

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Festival Production
Festival In-Kind Trades You Won’t Regret
Festival In-Kind Trades You Won’t Regret

Discover how festival producers barter goods and services to slash costs, wow attendees, and stretch budgets with in-kind sponsorship trades you won’t regret.

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25th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Showcase: Kite, Bubble, and Wind Gardens – Low-Tech Wonders at Family-Friendly Festivals
Showcase: Kite, Bubble, and Wind Gardens – Low-Tech Wonders at Family-Friendly Festivals

Learn how to add a Kite, Bubble & Wind Garden to your family festival – using open-field design, safety rules, and simple comforts – for hours of low-tech fun.

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25th August 2025

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Festival Production
Community Marketing on a Budget: Grassroots Strategies for Film Festivals
Community Marketing on a Budget: Grassroots Strategies for Film Festivals

Discover how to boost your film festival’s buzz without a big budget. Learn grassroots community marketing tactics – from partnering with libraries and cultural centers to empowering volunteer street teams with referral codes – that drive local engagement and sell more tickets. Real festival examples and actionable tips reveal how community partnerships and creative outreach can skyrocket your festival’s success.

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25th August 2025

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Boutique Festivals
Crowd Modeling With Chalk and Common Sense: Designing Festival Crowd Flows
Crowd Modeling With Chalk and Common Sense: Designing Festival Crowd Flows

Learn to design safer, smoother festival flows using simple “chalk and common sense” tactics. Get real examples and practical tips on layouts and accessibility.

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25th August 2025

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Country Music Festivals
MC Scripts, Names, and Small-Town Pride: How Great MCs Bring Country Festivals to Life
MC Scripts, Names, and Small-Town Pride: How Great MCs Bring Country Festivals to Life

Great MCs make great country festivals. Learn how to script memorable artist intros that get names right, weave in local pride, and keep your crowd engaged.

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25th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Showcase: Family Circus Without Animals
Showcase: Family Circus Without Animals

Get tips to book thrilling human acts, ensure safety, and deliver short, spectacular shows in an animal-free family circus – proving ethics and awe can coexist.

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25th August 2025

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Festival Production
Influencer & Creator Partnerships at Film Festivals – Authentic Collaborations That Respect Cinema and Deliver Results
Influencer & Creator Partnerships at Film Festivals – Authentic Collaborations That Respect Cinema and Deliver Results

Learn how film festivals can team up with social media influencers and creators to boost buzz without sacrificing the cinema experience. Discover expert tips on choosing cinephile partners, setting strict no-recording rules, co-creating educational content, and measuring ticket sales & audience sentiment. A must-read guide for festival producers to harness influencers effectively and respectfully.

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25th August 2025

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Boutique Festivals
De-Escalation as Hospitality at Festivals
De-Escalation as Hospitality at Festivals

Discover how treating de-escalation as a form of hospitality can transform your festival experience. Learn actionable strategies for training staff in calm communication, defining clear roles, rewarding positive behaviour, and fostering a kind culture that prevents conflicts before they start.

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25th August 2025

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Country Music Festivals
Backstage Etiquette and Security at Country Music Festivals: Keeping Artists, Crew, and Guests Happy
Backstage Etiquette and Security at Country Music Festivals: Keeping Artists, Crew, and Guests Happy

Unveil veteran festival producers’ secrets for a smooth backstage. Learn how to manage credentials, catering, privacy & security for show-stopping performance.

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25th August 2025

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Festival Production
Press Accreditation & Media Centres for Film Festivals: Vetting Fairly, Supporting Journalists, Tracking Impact
Press Accreditation & Media Centres for Film Festivals: Vetting Fairly, Supporting Journalists, Tracking Impact

Learn how to implement fair press accreditation, provide top-notch media facilities, and track media coverage to maximise your film festival’s success.

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25th August 2025

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