Family-Friendly Festivals
Case Study: Science Museum’s Outdoor Family Weekender Festival – STEAM Tents, Ticket Bundling and Weather Contingencies
Case Study: Science Museum’s Outdoor Family Weekender Festival – STEAM Tents, Ticket Bundling and Weather Contingencies

See how one museum staged a STEAM-packed family festival outdoors – with interactive tents, safe hands-on fun, smart ticket bundles, and weatherproof plans.

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25th August 2025

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Boutique Festivals
Showcase: Kids-Forward Quiet Hours at Festivals – Early Magic for Families
Showcase: Kids-Forward Quiet Hours at Festivals – Early Magic for Families

Discover how boutique festivals can create magical family-friendly experiences with “Kids-Forward” quiet hours. Learn to program gentle morning sets with crafts & storytime, cap noise levels, mark stroller routes, train staff to assist parents, and offer ear protection – ensuring early-day festival fun that wins lifelong fans.

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25th August 2025

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Country Music Festivals
Fireworks vs Drones: Festival Night Finale Choices
Fireworks vs Drones: Festival Night Finale Choices

Fireworks or drones for your festival finale? Get expert advice on both and learn how to wow your crowd with a night spectacle that doesn’t compromise safety.

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25th August 2025

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Festival Production
Wildlife and Environmental Impact at Large-Scale Festivals
Wildlife and Environmental Impact at Large-Scale Festivals

Make your mega-festival eco-friendly! A veteran producer shares how to protect wildlife, reduce noise, light, and waste, and keep nature and neighbours happy.

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25th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Sleepover Edition Festivals: Planning Safe and Magical Overnight Indoor Adventures
Sleepover Edition Festivals: Planning Safe and Magical Overnight Indoor Adventures

Ever wondered how to host a magical overnight festival that families will never forget? This comprehensive guide from a veteran organiser reveals how to transform an indoor camp-in into an unforgettable sleepover edition – from capping attendance and enforcing lights-out to providing quiet zones, sensory rooms, on-site medics, and early breakfast with staggered exits. Learn the hard-won tips and real examples behind planning safe, inclusive, and truly awe-inspiring overnight adventures (because overnight awe requires triple the planning) – a must-read for anyone aiming to create a family-friendly festival sleepover.

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25th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Case Study: City Park Family Day Festivals – A Park-Proof Family Festival Blueprint
Case Study: City Park Family Day Festivals – A Park-Proof Family Festival Blueprint

Learn how City Park Family Day Festivals set the standard for family-friendly events. This in-depth case study reveals a park-proof blueprint – from morning-first programming and stroller-friendly layouts to splash-pad safety, neighbor diplomacy on noise, clear newbie-friendly signage, and clever fixes to common hiccups. Get veteran festival producer insights and key takeaways to make any family festival a smooth, fun and community-friendly success.

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25th August 2025

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Festival Production
Honouring Elders at Folk Festivals: Access, Seating, and Stage Moments
Honouring Elders at Folk Festivals: Access, Seating, and Stage Moments

Discover how to honour elders at folk festivals – from accessible seating to special stage moments – and preserve their stories for an unforgettable event.

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25th August 2025

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Boutique Festivals
Showcase: Night Walks, Lantern Trails, and Low-Light Music at Festivals
Showcase: Night Walks, Lantern Trails, and Low-Light Music at Festivals

Transform your festival nights into enchanting journeys! Learn how boutique festivals worldwide create magical lantern-lit trails and low-light music experiences. Discover practical tips on warm lighting, hidden forest stages, safety, storytelling, and more – a must-read guide for crafting unforgettable after-dark festival moments.

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25th August 2025

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Country Music Festivals
Protest Preparedness and Free-Speech Zones at Festivals
Protest Preparedness and Free-Speech Zones at Festivals

How can a festival uphold free speech while keeping everyone safe? This expert guide shows festival organizers how to prepare for protests – from designating free-speech zones and training security in de-escalation to scripting MC announcements and engaging with activist groups. Learn proven strategies to prevent conflicts, manage protestors peacefully, and ensure that even when demonstrations arise, the show goes on. Discover how democracy can share the dance floor at your next country music festival.

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25th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Lost Property for Kids at Family Festivals: Tags, Photos, and Stories
Lost Property for Kids at Family Festivals: Tags, Photos, and Stories

Keep kids smiling when things go missing at your festival with proven lost-and-found hacks. Use photo walls of found toys and instant app alerts to turn tears into heartwarming reunions.

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24th August 2025

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Boutique Festivals
Showcase: Silent Cinema With Live Score for Boutique Festivals
Showcase: Silent Cinema With Live Score for Boutique Festivals

Discover how boutique festivals use silent cinema with live music and wireless headphones to create intimate movie nights that won’t disturb neighbours.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Dust, Mud, and Ground Protection at Festivals: Keeping Sites Safe and Sound
Dust, Mud, and Ground Protection at Festivals: Keeping Sites Safe and Sound

Veteran festival producers share secrets to avoid dust bowls and mud pits: control water flow, lay protective mats, create slip-proof paths, and restore grounds.

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24th August 2025

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