Festival Cost-Saving Hacks: Cutting Expenses without Sacrificing Quality
Cut festival expenses, not quality. Discover proven hacks—vendor discounts, off-peak rentals, in-kind sponsorships—to keep costs down and attendees happy.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
NFT Ticketing for Festivals: Hype or Game-Changer for Admissions?
Are NFT tickets a festival tech revolution or just hype? Explore how blockchain-based ticketing can fight scalpers and wow fans with perks – and learn practical tips to decide if NFT admissions are right for your festival. This in-depth guide for event producers demystifies NFT ticketing, from real-world success stories to tech and privacy pitfalls, so you can confidently navigate this new frontier in ticketing.
Toward a Net-Zero Festival: Cutting Carbon with Green Power and Offsets
Cut your festival’s carbon footprint with solar power, biodiesel, low-carbon travel and carbon offsets – practical steps to reach a net-zero event.
Harnessing Street Teams and Fan Ambassadors: Grassroots Marketing for Festivals
Turn passionate fans into a grassroots marketing force. Recruit and reward street team ambassadors to spread authentic buzz and boost festival ticket sales.
No-Show Backup Plan: Handling Last-Minute Lineup Changes at Festivals
Artist canceled last minute? Here’s how festival organizers keep the show on track with backup performers, flexible scheduling, and instant communication.
Food Vendor Management 101: Curating Quality Eats Safely for Festival Fans
Keep festival-goers fed and safe by choosing the right vendors, offering diverse menus, cutting wait times, and enforcing strict hygiene.
Site Scouting Secrets: Choosing the Perfect Venue for Your Festival
Master the art of scouting the perfect festival site – from capacity and access to permits and community support – with insider tips from veteran producers.
Stand Out from the Crowd: Positioning Your New Festival with a Unique Identity
Make your new festival stand out with a distinct concept by finding your niche and crafting messaging that draws your audience in and builds a loyal following.
From T-Shirts to Totes: Running a Profitable Festival Merch Operation
From T-shirts to totes, turn festival merch into a revenue stream – learn to design merch fans crave, forecast inventory, set profitable prices, and run efficient merch booths to boost income and fan engagement.
Scaling Up: Adapting Your Festival Operations for Massive Crowds
Scale your festival for massive crowds by expanding your team, upgrading infrastructure, and boosting safety measures to handle tens of thousands of attendees.
Festival Marketing on TikTok & Reels: Short-Form Video Strategies to Ignite Buzz and Ticket Sales
Use TikTok and Instagram Reels to ignite festival buzz and boost ticket sales with short-form video magic. Get expert tips to turn views into sold-out events.
Stretch Tents, Domes, and Inflatables: Alternative Temporary Structures for Festivals
Stretch tents, geodesic domes & inflatable venues can transform festivals. Learn their pros, cons and safety tips to elevate your event beyond standard tents.