Crew & Team Management
Festival Volunteer Compliance: Navigating Labour Laws and Fair Practices

Festival volunteers are essential – but mismanaging them can land you in legal trouble. Learn how top festivals navigate labour laws and treat volunteers fairly. From avoiding misclassification and wage violations to offering perks the right way, this guide shows you how to build a volunteer program that’s both compliant and rewarding. Protect your event’s reputation and get the most from your volunteer crew with these expert tips.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
Preventing Pickpocketing and Theft at Festivals: Protecting Attendees and Their Belongings

Learn how top festival producers deter pickpockets and protect attendees’ valuables. This comprehensive guide covers smart festival layout design, secure lockers, undercover security tactics, attendee awareness campaigns, and tech innovations – all aimed at preventing theft on-site. Discover actionable strategies to enhance festival safety, preserve attendee trust, and keep the vibes high without fear of theft.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
Bystander Intervention at Festivals: Training Staff and Attendees to Prevent Harassment

Learn how festival organizers can create safer events by training staff and empowering attendees to intervene against harassment. Discover real-world strategies – from staff bystander training and clear no-harassment policies to attendee allyship campaigns – that have reduced incidents and built trust at festivals worldwide. Make your festival a harassment-free zone with these actionable tips for safety and community engagement.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
Wellness and Yoga Festivals: Balancing Mindful Experiences with Operational Challenges

Learn how to plan a successful wellness and yoga festival that delivers a serene, rejuvenating experience while managing the real-world logistics. This comprehensive guide covers scheduling multiple yoga and meditation sessions, creating calm atmospheres with quiet zones and sound control, providing healthy food and hydration, coordinating instructors and equipment, and keeping participants safe with waivers and first aid. Get expert tips and real festival examples to balance mindful vibes with operational challenges for an unforgettable wellness event.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
Accessible Backstage: Accommodating Performers and Crew with Disabilities at Festivals

Accessible ramps, adaptive communication, inclusive scheduling – ensure performers and crew with disabilities can fully participate backstage at your festival.

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19th September 2025

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Attendee Experience and Services
Invisible Disabilities at Festivals: Supporting Attendees with Chronic Health Conditions

Invisible disabilities shouldn’t bar fans from festivals. Learn how medication storage, quiet zones, and staff training can make your event safe and welcoming for all.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
Ticket Payment Plans for Festivals: Making Attendance More Affordable

Flexible ticket payment plans – from instalments to buy-now-pay-later – can make festivals more affordable, boosting early sales and expanding your audience.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
Greening Festival Artist Hospitality: Sustainable Backstage Practices

Discover how to make festival backstage hospitality eco-friendly without sacrificing comfort. From plastic-free green rooms to local organic catering and donating leftovers, learn sustainable backstage practices that reduce waste and wow artists – a win-win for performers and the planet.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
When Festivals Fail: How to Avoid the Mistakes of Past Disasters

From Fyre Festival to Woodstock ’99, discover what went wrong at infamous festival failures – and get a practical guide to avoid those mistakes.

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19th September 2025

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Attendee Experience and Services
Wheelchair-Friendly Festivals: Ensuring Accessibility for Attendees with Mobility Challenges

Is your festival wheelchair-friendly? Discover how accessible site design and ADA-compliant amenities ensure every attendee can fully enjoy the experience.

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19th September 2025

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Festival Production
When Festival Tickets Aren’t Selling: Emergency Strategies to Boost Attendance

Ticket sales slumping? Flash promos, 2-for-1 deals and FOMO marketing can help fill your festival. Learn how to turn a ticket slump into a packed event.

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19th September 2025

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Attendee Experience and Services
Solo but Not Alone: Making Festivals Safe and Welcoming for Individual Attendees

Discover how festival organisers can make solo attendees feel safe, included, and comfortable. Explore actionable strategies – from meetup points and buddy programs to staff training and clear safety channels – that turn festivals into welcoming experiences for those coming alone.

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19th September 2025

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