Attendee Experience and Services
Senior-Friendly Festivals: Ensuring Accessibility and Comfort for Older Attendees
Senior-Friendly Festivals: Ensuring Accessibility and Comfort for Older Attendees

Learn how to design senior-friendly festivals that older attendees will love. This in-depth guide shows festival producers how to provide accessible seating, gentle crowd flow, clear signage, hearing assistance, and on-site medical support – with real examples of festivals welcoming multi-generational audiences. Create comfortable, inclusive events for seniors to boost attendance, satisfaction, and loyalty.

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26th November 2025

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Festival Production
Location, Location, Commute: Choosing a Festival Site with Transportation Access in Mind
Location, Location, Commute: Choosing a Festival Site with Transportation Access in Mind

Master festival planning with our in-depth guide on choosing a site with transportation in mind. Learn how transit access, shuttles, parking & bike-friendly venues boost ticket sales and reduce stress. Real-world examples, checklists & expert advice make this a must-read for festival producers looking to elevate the attendee experience.

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25th November 2025

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Festival Formats & Venues
Inside-Out Festivals: Transforming Convention Centers, Arenas, and Indoor Spaces into Immersive Festival Venues
Inside-Out Festivals: Transforming Convention Centers, Arenas, and Indoor Spaces into Immersive Festival Venues

Learn how top festival producers turn convention centers, arenas, and warehouses into jaw-dropping indoor festival venues. This in-depth guide reveals practical strategies for acoustics, sightlines, crowd flow, theming, and safety when moving events indoors. Discover real case studies (from Comic-Con to warehouse raves) and get expert tips on unlocking unconventional venues to boost year-round attendance and revenue. Transform any indoor space into an immersive festival experience with these insider techniques.

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25th November 2025

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Festival Production
From Mainstage to Metaverse: Integrating Festivals with Virtual Worlds
From Mainstage to Metaverse: Integrating Festivals with Virtual Worlds

Discover how festivals are expanding from the mainstage to the metaverse. This in-depth guide explores integrating VR concerts, AR experiences, NFTs, and virtual worlds alongside live events. Learn practical strategies and real case studies of hybrid festivals using metaverse layers to unlock new revenue, global fan engagement, and immersive experiences – all without cannibalizing the magic of in-person attendance.

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24th November 2025

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Festival Production
Building a Sustainable Festival Brand: How Eco-Friendly Initiatives Drive Audience Growth and Sponsor Engagement
Building a Sustainable Festival Brand: How Eco-Friendly Initiatives Drive Audience Growth and Sponsor Engagement

Learn how to build a sustainable festival brand that fans adore and sponsors champion. This in-depth guide covers eco-friendly practices (zero-waste, solar power, local sourcing) and how to turn them into a growth strategy – with real festival case studies showing that going green boosts attendance, media buzz, and sponsorships. Transform your festival’s eco-initiatives into powerful storytelling and partnerships that drive success.

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24th November 2025

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Festival Production
Festival Frontiers: Succeeding in Emerging Markets with Limited Infrastructure
Festival Frontiers: Succeeding in Emerging Markets with Limited Infrastructure

Ready to take your festival to new territories? Discover how to conquer limited infrastructure in emerging markets and untapped regions. This expert guide reveals strategies for unreliable power grids, scarce suppliers, and tricky regulations – from using mobile generators and water systems to forging local partnerships and growing in phases. Learn from real festivals in Africa, Asia, and Latin America that thrived by balancing business goals with cultural sensitivity. Master global logistics, earn community trust, and unlock fresh revenue streams as you expand your festival frontiers.

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18th November 2025

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Contingency & Risk Management
When Accidents Happen: Navigating Festival Insurance Claims and Liability
When Accidents Happen: Navigating Festival Insurance Claims and Liability

Accidents can strike even the best-run festivals. Learn step-by-step how to respond when the unexpected happens – from documenting incidents and notifying insurers to handling liability and managing claims. This comprehensive guide uses real festival examples to show producers how to protect their event’s finances and reputation after an accident.

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18th November 2025

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Festival Production
Lean Festival Production: Streamlining Operations to Save Money and Time
Lean Festival Production: Streamlining Operations to Save Money and Time

Discover how veteran festival producers apply lean management techniques to streamline planning and operations. Learn practical steps to cut waste, optimize resources, and continuously improve everything from budgeting and logistics to marketing and ticketing. This comprehensive guide uses real festival examples to show how trimming inefficiencies can reduce costs, boost efficiency, and even enhance the attendee experience – helping your festival run smoother than ever.

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18th November 2025

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Festival Production
Green and Profitable: Sustainable Festival Initiatives That Save Money
Green and Profitable: Sustainable Festival Initiatives That Save Money

Discover how going green can boost a festival’s bottom line. Explore real-world examples of eco-friendly festival initiatives – from solar power cutting energy bills to reusable cup programs slashing waste costs – that save money and generate revenue. Learn why sustainable festivals attract sponsors, reduce expenses, and thrive financially in 2025 and beyond.

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18th November 2025

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Festival Production
Beyond the Festival Weekend: Monetizing Your Festival’s Assets Year-Round
Beyond the Festival Weekend: Monetizing Your Festival’s Assets Year-Round

Don’t let the festival magic (or revenue) end on Sunday night. Discover how top festivals monetize their brand and assets year-round – from renting out stages and tents in the off-season to launching digital streaming channels, pop-up mini-fests, merch lines, fan memberships and more. Real examples from Glastonbury, Tomorrowland, Coachella and others show how you can turn your festival into a 365-day enterprise, boosting your income and keeping fans engaged between editions. A must-read guide for festival producers looking to create new revenue streams beyond the main event.

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18th November 2025

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Contingency & Risk Management
Festival Relocation Playbook: Moving Your Event to a New Venue Without Losing Momentum
Festival Relocation Playbook: Moving Your Event to a New Venue Without Losing Momentum

Learn how to relocate a festival seamlessly without losing fan trust or business momentum. This in-depth playbook covers backup venue selection, rapid logistics reconfiguration, permit navigation, and transparent communication — all illustrated with real festival relocation stories and practical tips to keep your event thriving through a venue change.

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17th November 2025

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Audience Targeting and Experience Design
Engaging Gen Z: Designing Festivals for the Digital-Native Generation
Engaging Gen Z: Designing Festivals for the Digital-Native Generation

Learn how to design festivals that captivate Gen Z – the digital-native generation. Discover actionable tips on lineup curation, TikTok marketing, interactive apps, authentic branding, social causes, and immersive experiences that resonate with Gen Z values. Real examples show how aligning with Gen Z’s digital habits and ideals can supercharge buzz, boost ticket sales, and build lifelong festival loyalty.

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17th November 2025

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