Ensuring a Diverse Festival Lineup: Strategies for Authentic Inclusion on Stage
Discover how festivals curate diverse lineups across gender, ethnicity & culture – with examples and actionable tips for authentic inclusion without tokenism.
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The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Mental Health First Aid at Festivals: Training Your Team to Support Attendees in Crisis
Train staff in mental health first aid and set up quiet spaces, welfare teams and compassionate protocols to support attendees in need and keep your event safe.
Fan-Curated Festival Elements: Involving Attendees in Designing the Experience
See how fan voting, contests & advisory panels let attendees shape your festival – boosting engagement, loyalty, and buzz for an epic fan-driven experience.
From Symphony Hall to Festival Field: Producing Classical Music Festivals That Hit the Right Note
Bring symphonic grandeur outdoors. Learn how to achieve concert-hall acoustics at an open-air festival while delivering comfort and delight for classical audiences.
The Art of Improvisation: Producing Jazz & Blues Festivals Without Missing a Beat
Insider tips for producing a jazz & blues festival without missing a beat: embrace jam sessions, deliver stellar sound, and create a soulful atmosphere.
Festival Record Labels: Monetizing Live Performances and Supporting Artists Year-Round
Learn how festival organisers can capture live performances and launch a record label, turning a weekend event into year-round revenue and new exposure for artists.
The Festival Producer’s Self-Care Playbook: Avoiding Burnout for Long-Term Success
Veteran festival producers share self-care strategies to avoid burnout – learn how smart delegation, better planning, firm boundaries, and recovery time will keep you energized and your festivals thriving.
Turning Attendees into Ambassadors: Building a Festival Referral Program That Boosts Ticket Sales
Boost festival ticket sales and fan loyalty by turning attendees into ambassadors with a winning refer-a-friend program that harnesses word-of-mouth – here’s how.
Built to Last: When to Invest in Permanent Festival Infrastructure
Learn when a festival must invest in permanent infrastructure: how permanent stages, power, and water systems slash costs, streamline operations, and improve experience.
Optimizing Festival Merch Inventory: Avoiding Leftovers and Lost Sales
Learn to forecast festival merch demand and avoid leftover stock or empty shelves – using data and fan insights to maximize revenue and keep fans happy.
Mobile Ordering & Pick-Up at Festivals: Cutting Queues and Boosting Sales
Mobile ordering & pick-up can slash festival queues and boost per-guest spending. This guide shows organisers how to choose the right app, design efficient pick-up zones, and promote order-ahead – resulting in shorter lines and higher sales.
Unified Festival Tech Stack: Integrating Ticketing, RFID, and Apps for Seamless Operations
Integrate ticketing, RFID cashless, and mobile apps into one unified festival tech stack. See how a seamless system boosts real-time data insights and elevates the attendee experience – with real festival case studies.