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Perfecting Project Management Practices for Music Festivals.

Having a team of experienced project managers working for a music festival is essential for successful implementation. Although frequently called other titles, it is the Festival Director and operations teams that function as project managers. What are the key skills and practices required by project managers working in the complex, high-pressure festival environment. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 17 December 2025

Investing in Training for Music Festival Staff.

Often overlooked by organising entities because of time or budgetary constraints, investing in the training of staff can provide significant benefits. The training and development of staff can help with organisational efficiency, risk management, and employee retention. What do organisers need to consider when planning their training investment for staff. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 16 December 2025

Sponsors

What Sponsors Want from Music Festival Deals in Changing Times.

Revenue from sponsorship deals is an essential part of the overall revenue for the majority of music festival organising entities. Securing a deal is more challenging in the current environment with more festivals chasing limited deals where the demands from sponsors are changing because of increased financial scrutiny and advances in technology. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 15 December 2025

Events

Media and Press Accreditation for Music Festivals in Changing Times.

Music festivals have always allowed accredited representatives from the media to attend and report on their events. The media landscape is rapidly changing, and the traditional journalist is being joined by online influencers who don't always have formal press credentials. How are festival organisers managing the accreditation process in these changing times. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 10 December 2025

Creating a Loyalty Membership Scheme for Music Festival Entities.

The music festival sector is an increasingly competitive environment with new events being added every year. This creates a great choice for festival-goers when deciding which event to attend. Pricing and line-ups are always factors in decision making but can a loyalty membership scheme be an alternative way to generate audiences that return year after year. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 9 December 2025

Artists

Managing Artist Fee Budgets in the Music Festival Curation Process.

The line-up announced for any music festival is the key to successfully generating tickets sales. Festival-goers can be fickle when selecting which festival they want to attend and organisers need to curate the best line-up that will appeal to their target audience. How do organisers manage the curation process to get the best line-up without exceeding budgets. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 8 December 2025

Replacing a Music Festival Headliner at Short Notice.

A key draw for music festival ticket sales and festival-goer interest in an event is the line-up announced by organisers. A big focus of any line-up announcement will be the expected headliners that have been curated for the event, but if one of these cancels before the festival, what processes do organisers implement to rectify the situation. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 3 December 2025

Events

EDM vs. Mixed Genre Music Festivals.

Festival-goers have a great choice of music festivals to attend every year, making it easy to select one that caters to their specific tastes. Some of the largest events either have a focus on EDM (Electronic Dance Music) or a variety of mixed genres. What are the key differences for operating each type of festival and what draws festival-goers to each type of event. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 2 December 2025

Building Protocols for the Ejection of Individuals from a Music Festival Site.

Music festival organisers prefer to avoid the ejection of anyone from their festival site, but there are sometimes grounds which justify the removal of an individual from an event. Ejection can be a contentious issue, so it is essential that organisers build robust protocols that document reasons for ejection and the processes for handling them. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 1 December 2025

Tips for Improved Music Festival Financial Planning.

Music festivals have traditionally been viewed as high-risk investments, and many entities struggle to make a financial success of their events. Common obstacles include tight margins; unpredictable costs combined with high operational risks. What are the best tips for festival  organisers keen to improve their financial planning. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 26 November 2025

Managing Water Supplies for Greenfield Music Festivals.

Where a music festival is located on a remote greenfield site, the availability of water can be challenging. In rare cases it may be possible to hook up to a local mains supply, but this presents logistical issues. Most of these greenfield festivals rely on water being transported on site with tankers. How do organisers manage the supply of fresh water for their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 25 November 2025

Volunteers

Meal Trends for Music Festival Volunteers in 2026.

Music festivals rely on their army of volunteers to make events happen and in return for their unpaid service organisers always supply complimentary meals. What are the key factors trending for next year when considering what food and beverages to offer volunteers that both satisfies them and meets other key criteria for organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 24 November 2025

Events

Music Festival VIP Packages What’s In and What’s Out for 2026.

Every music festival irrespective of their size has a VIP offering for festival-goers seeking the added benefits that money can buy. The sales of VIP packages can make up a significant portion of overall sales revenue for organisers so they need to ensure they offer deals that meet festival-goer expectations. What is trending for festival VIP packages for next year? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 19 November 2025

Are Walkie Talkies Still Relevant for Music Festival Organisers.

Music festival staff and volunteers are often seen constantly using walkie talkies on a festival site. With advancements in mobile device capabilities can organisers ditch walkie talkies in favour of them or do they still have a role to play in music festival organisation. What are the key functions of walkie talkies and how do they compare to mobile device usage. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 18 November 2025

Artists

Why Music Festival Organisers Link Line-up Artist Playlists in Promotions.

It is not unusual to see artist line-up announcements from music festival organisers that include links to their profiles and playlists. Although an artist’s profile has long been a standard part of an announcement, there is an increasing trend for each artist’s playlist to be made available too. Why do organisers do this and what processes do they employ to make it happen. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 17 November 2025

Events

Technology Advancements for Music Festival Acoustics.

Sound reproduction is an essential part of every music festival and with advancements in technology festival-goers are now getting a better experience. A large festival taking place in an open field has numerous acoustic challenges, and pure volume is not always the answer. What are organisers considering when assessing backline systems for their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 12 November 2025

Can the Luddite Music Festival Organiser Survive.

Large scale music festivals emerged in the 1960s and were built on a foundation of free spirit, organised chaos and avoidance of external control or interference from authorities. Over the following 3 decades music festivals thrived but times have changed. The reliance on technology is now greater than ever, are the days of the luddite festival organiser numbered. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 11 November 2025

Ticketing

Ticket Waiting List Schemes for Sold Out Music Festivals.

Popular music festivals always have limited capacities dictated by the venue size; this can often lead to a sold-out event. A small percentage of ticket buyers will request refunds and those tickets become available for resale. How do festival organisers manage the resale and reissuing of these tickets. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 10 November 2025

Events

Exhibitions and Conferences for Consumers Sector Update.

Traditional consumer fairs are evolving to meet the demands of modern society with a greater emphasis on technology and sustainability. What is the current status and outlook for this lucrative sector and what are organisers, sponsors and exhibitors focusing on now to secure future growth. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 5 November 2025

Commissioning Professional Photography for Events.

Quality images that capture the essence of an event are critical tools for event organisers in promotional activities and brand positioning. How do organisers of music festivals and conferences go about selecting a professional photography service that will deliver what they want at a reasonable cost. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 4 November 2025
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