Festival Production
Lessons Learned & Playbook Updates: Making Next Year’s Wine Festival Even Better
Lessons Learned & Playbook Updates: Making Next Year’s Wine Festival Even Better

Discover how veteran festival producers turn post-event lessons into next year’s wins. This comprehensive guide reveals how structured after-action reviews (AARs) – with clear owners and deadlines – can transform your wine festival. Learn practical tips on venue, logistics, marketing, ticketing, community engagement, and more, drawn from real festival successes and failures around the world. A must-read playbook for continuously elevating your wine festival experience year after year.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Festival Transport & Last-Mile Partnerships: Co-Branded Shuttles, Bike Valets, and Rideshare Zones
Festival Transport & Last-Mile Partnerships: Co-Branded Shuttles, Bike Valets, and Rideshare Zones

Festival transport a weak link? Learn how sponsored shuttles, bike valets & rideshare zones turn chaos into a win-win – making attendees happier and sponsors shine.

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24th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Festival Re-Entry Policies That Support Nap Runs
Festival Re-Entry Policies That Support Nap Runs

Let families recharge and return for more festival fun. Discover how nap-friendly re-entry policies keep kids happy—and boost your festival’s success.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Narrators and Storytellers at Folk Festivals: Crafting Intros and Interludes
Narrators and Storytellers at Folk Festivals: Crafting Intros and Interludes

Discover how to elevate folk festivals with captivating narrators and storytellers. Learn to craft perfect intros and interludes – from choosing engaging voices and nailing pronunciations to weaving in sponsor thanks seamlessly. Transform transitions into magic moments, energize your audience on cue, and capture these highlights for timeless festival content. A must-read guide for festival producers aiming to create unforgettable experiences.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Festival Lost & Found Systems That Actually Work
Festival Lost & Found Systems That Actually Work

Learn how top festivals tag and photo-catalogue lost items, notify owners, and turn chaotic lost & found into a smooth operation that generates goodwill.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Security in Food Festival Environments: Managing Knives, Hot Oil, and Cash Safely
Security in Food Festival Environments: Managing Knives, Hot Oil, and Cash Safely

Discover expert strategies to keep your food festival safe – from kitchen hazards to cash handling – without killing the fun.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Festival VIP Lounges That Earn Their Premium
Festival VIP Lounges That Earn Their Premium

Deliver comfort, not exclusivity, in your festival’s VIP lounge. Shade, seating, hydration, and clean restrooms—backed by the right sponsor—will wow VIP guests.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Stagecraft for Dance-Plus-Band Shows at Folk Festivals: Callers and Monitors
Stagecraft for Dance-Plus-Band Shows at Folk Festivals: Callers and Monitors

Make your folk festival dance stage a hit with expert stagecraft tips on perfect caller placement, balanced monitors, and dancer-friendly tempos to keep the crowd moving.

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24th August 2025

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Boutique Festivals
Showcase: Wellness Mornings and Field Baths at Boutique Festivals
Showcase: Wellness Mornings and Field Baths at Boutique Festivals

Discover how boutique festivals worldwide are embracing serene wellness mornings – from yoga under trees and breathwork “field baths” at sunrise, to trauma-informed sessions with minimal sound. Learn practical tips on providing mats, shade, water, and a safe, gentle start to each festival day. Transform your festival with calming morning rituals that reset bodies and minds for an unforgettable, holistic experience.

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24th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Early Entry Windows for Families at Festivals – Little Wins that Change the Day
Early Entry Windows for Families at Festivals – Little Wins that Change the Day

Discover how opening festival gates 30 minutes early for families can transform the experience. Learn from veteran producers how soft-open performances, vendor previews, and clear communication turn a hectic gate crush into a welcome mat for parents and kids – making your festival safer, happier, and truly family-friendly.

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24th August 2025

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Festival Production
Family Services for Tens of Thousands: Making Large Festivals Family-Friendly
Family Services for Tens of Thousands: Making Large Festivals Family-Friendly

Discover how large-scale festivals can cater to families and keep them coming back. Learn veteran tips on family lounges, nursing rooms, stroller routes, lost-child protocols, quieter zones, kid-friendly programming and ticketing strategies to make any big festival fun and safe for all ages.

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24th August 2025

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Family-Friendly Festivals
Arts & Crafts at Scale: Supplies, Safety, and Flow at Family Festivals
Arts & Crafts at Scale: Supplies, Safety, and Flow at Family Festivals

Don’t let the craft tent turn chaotic! A veteran festival producer reveals how to pre-kit projects for quick turnover, use kid-safe supplies, and manage crowds with timed sessions for a safe, smooth, memorable crafting experience.

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24th August 2025

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