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State of the MICE sector in 2025 and Beyond.

MICE is the abbreviation for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions and is a core element of the events industry with a focus on business-to-business activities. This space provides opportunities for thought leadership and idea exchanges as well as providing a platform for businesses to showcase their products and services and make sales. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 14 April 2025

Artists

Managing the Music Festival Artist’s Entourage.

Depending on the status of a performance artist their entourage can vary between several individuals and a sizable supporting crew. Planning and managing these individuals can be challenging because of the typical space limitations common in festival backstage areas. How can organisers successfully manage these entourages to keep all parties satisfied. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 9 April 2025

The Challenges of DJing with Vinyl at Music Festivals.

The DJ performer emerged from the clubbing scene of the 1970s where the use of two turntables and a mixer and vinyl records produced new sounds. With advances in digital technology the vinyl record has all but disappeared from the DJing scene. There is still a niche demand for DJs using vinyl records, but this comes with challenges for live performances. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 8 April 2025

Events

The Prevalence of Alcohol Poisoning at Music Festivals.

Some research has indicated that the number of cases of alcohol poisoning occurring at music festivals is still prevalent and continues to be a concern. What causes alcohol poisoning and what measures can music festival organisers put in place to reduce incidents, and the risks associated with severe cases. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 7 April 2025

Critical Information Music Festival Organisers Need to Provide to Medical Service Providers.

The provision of comprehensive medical facilities is an essential element of any large music festival site. The safety and wellbeing of everyone on a site is always a priority for organisers and the planning for medical coverage needs to be coordinated with established local medical facilities. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 2 April 2025

Why Music Festival Insurers May Not Pay Out on a Claim.

The large amounts invested in creating and running sizable music festivals requires comprehensive insurance to prevent financial loss if something untoward occurs. Insurance for festivals can be complex and expensive, and it is not uncommon for insurers to refuse to pay out against a loss. What solutions are there for organisers who want solid coverage against unforeseen incidents.

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Andy Robertson - Tuesday 1 April 2025

Making Allowances for Technophobic Festival-Goers at Music Festivals.

Rapid adoption of new technology by music festival entities has driven most related processes into the digital sphere. The benefits of using the latest technology include reduced costs, increased efficiency and contributions to sustainably objectives. The digital solutions used will require festival-goers to possess a smartphone but how can organisers handle those without one. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 31 March 2025

The Importance of Real Time Notifications for Music Festival Organisers.

Advances in technology in recent years have enabled devices to be always on with real time notifications being a key part of this. Equally the expectations of businesses and the public has risen where real time notifications are the norm. How can festival organisers manage their real time notifications to meet the expectations of anyone that interacts with them. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 26 March 2025

Artists

Curating the Perfectly Balanced Music Festival Line-up.

Creating a great music festival line-up is a huge challenge for festival organisers who must balance festival-goer appeal, artist availability and the budgets allocated. What are the key considerations for artistic curators to get the perfectly balanced line-up that generates ticket sales without exceeding the budget available. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 25 March 2025

Events

Preventing and Dealing with Assaults at Music Festivals.

A primary objective for music festival organisers is to create and run events that are safe environments for everyone on a site. Despite efforts to improve awareness and increased preventative measure the number of assaults allegedly taking pace at music festivals continues. What measures can organisers take to prevent and handle incidents of assault at their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 24 March 2025

Electrifying Music Festival Transport.

For music festival entities their sustainability credentials are an essential part of their ethos in the way they operate their events. Transport to and from a festival site is still considered a major contributing factor to an event’s overall carbon footprint. In an effort to reduce the impact of this organisers are looking at more ways to electrify all festival related transport. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 19 March 2025

The Financial Health of the Music Festival Support Services Sector in 2025.

The global music festival sector supports a large industry of companies and people dedicated to providing services to ensure that events operate as intended. Without these support services music festivals could not take place, however, there are financial and other challenges for these supply companies to consider in 2025. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 18 March 2025

Vendors

Coordinating Music Festival Vendor Operating Hours.

A large music festival could have several hundred vendors booked to cater for the needs of festival-goers. From food and beverage suppliers to merchandise sellers the scope of vendor types is wide and working to the correct operating hours is essential. How can festival organisers manage and coordinate appropriate operating hours for all the vendors present on a site. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 17 March 2025

Events

Coordinating Traffic Management for Music Festivals Sites.

Despite the efforts of festival organisers to get festival-goers to use public transport and sustainability friendly options the majority still prefer using their own cars to attend music festivals. This decision is based on reduced costs and the remote location increasing the likelihood of congestion. How can organisers coordinate their traffic management to minimise delays. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 12 March 2025

Music Festivals and After Party Wellness.

Festival-goers attend events for a variety of reasons which often include the music, making friends and experiencing something new. In reality most attendees use the festival experience to party and overindulge in their preferred drink or substance. Festival organisers need to include plans for the wellness and safety of festival-goers during the time after overindulgence. 

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Andy Robertson - Tuesday 11 March 2025

Recruitment Strategies for Permanent Music Festival Staff.

Working in the music festival sector has a reputation for low pay, long unsocial hours and challenging working conditions yet remains one of the most rewarding and popular career choices. What strategies can organisers use to recruit and retain a core permanent team that finds the best fit candidates for the roles needed. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 10 March 2025

Volunteers

Music Festival Volunteer Worker’s Rights.

Volunteers are an essential part of music festival operations and depending on the size of event could number anything from a handful of people to hundreds. Volunteers are recruited by organisers on the basis of an agreement that rewards them with event access in exchange for helping with various tasks. What rights do volunteers have when working on this basis?

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Andy Robertson - Wednesday 5 March 2025

Vendors

The Future Trends for Music Festival Vendors.

Vendors are an integral part of every music festival providing essential on-site services as well as generating significant income for organisers. Festival-goer audiences are getting more sophisticated and their needs and desires are changing. This shift needs to be reflected in the range and types of vendors selected by organisers for each festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 4 March 2025

Sponsors

Brand Activation at Music Festivals for Sponsors.

Securing sponsorship deals for music festival organisers remains a key part of their overall income strategy. Consumer brands chose to sponsor festivals for a variety of reasons but for many they provide an ideal platform for brand activation. What is brand activation and how can festival organisers leverage this to secure sponsorship deals.  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 3 March 2025

Events

Handling Music Festival Site Toxic Waste Post Event.

Music festivals still have a reputation for the generation of significant volumes of waste and the environmental impact this can have. Processes for the appropriate collection and disposal of waste is an essential part of event planning. A key element of managing festival site waste is identifying and disposing of toxic waste which needs careful handling. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 26 February 2025
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