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The Freelance Music Festival Contract Organiser in 2025.

Experienced music festival organising staff are always in demand, however, given the seasonal nature of the typical festival season many now choose to work as freelance contractors. This can provide benefits to the festival entity and the contractor. What does this job role look like in 2025 and what are the long-term prospects for the freelance contract music festival organiser. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 11 June 2025

Naming a New Music Festival.

Every year new music festivals launch with a mixture of independent and corporate organising entities. New festivals usually aim to create something new or different where curated artists have wide appeal to generate ticket sales in a location that is convenient. Naming a new music festival is not straightforward and requires a thorough thought-out process. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 10 June 2025

Vendors

Using Food and Beverage Innovations to Contribute to Music Festival Sustainability.

In an effort to get music festival entities to meet their sustainability objectives organisers usually employ a raft of initiatives. A key element that festival organisers can have significant control over is the sustainability requirements of food and beverage vendors. What demands are organisers making of vendors and what initiatives are being actively encouraged. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 9 June 2025

Events

Funding a Free Music Festival.

Music festivals that have evolved out of local community events or are linked to charitable work are often organised by committees and associations where the primary objective is to provide valuable services to the public for free. How can organisers fund free music festivals without charging festival-goers for attending. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 4 June 2025

Artists

Dealing with Headline Artist Bidding Wars for Music Festivals.

Having a popular headline artist in a music festival line-up is key to generating ticket sales for forthcoming events. With many summer music festivals taking place over a handful of weekends the competition to secure a headline act can be fierce. What steps can organisers take to ensure they secure the artist they want without breaking the bank. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 3 June 2025

Events

The Sensitive Subject of Politics for Music Festival Organisers.

In the modern era politics have become very divisive and for many are an incredibly sensitive topic. Music festivals exist to bring excellent and memorable music performances to large audiences creating a community of like-minded individuals. How can organisers deal with situations when politics become an issue at their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 2 June 2025

Summary of Key Updates to the Purple Guide for Music Festival Organisers.

Considered the most complete guide to running events the Purple Guide is an important resource for music festival organisers and is regularly updated. It’s been several years since we covered the relevant content, what are the key updates incorporated into the Purple Guide since 2023 that organisers need to be aware of. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 28 May 2025

Planning Robust Weather Protection for Outdoor Music Festivals.

Many summer music festivals that take place in Europe and north America are subject to temperate climates making the weather very changeable. Whilst the summer months are more reliable for warmer and drier conditions, they can still be subject to extreme weather changes. How can organisers plan for robust protection in adverse weather conditions. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 27 May 2025

Artists

Are Residencies for Artists and Musicians Worthwhile.

Following a career as a musician and performance artist can be challenging with very few ever making enough income to support themselves. Taking up a residency position can be an alternative way to earn an income from their chosen career and passion but what are the key considerations when pursuing a residency. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 26 May 2025

Mixed Genre Artist Logistics for Music Festivals.

The most popular music festivals are generally those that present mixed genres and they represent some of the largest and longest running events. Whilst genre specific festivals have an established presence if an organiser wants to grow their audience size and ticket volumes then choosing to curate mixed genres may be a possible route to greater financial success. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 21 May 2025

Artist Backstage Scheduling Logistics for Music Festivals.

Any large-scale multi-day music festival can feature hundreds of performance artists and scheduling their set times and other logistics can be challenging. What do organisers need to consider when planning the artist’s running order taking into account backstage limitations, accommodation and transport logistics. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 20 May 2025

Events

Accessibility Rules and Regulations for Music Festivals.

Every music festival must operate their events within a legal framework regarding accessibility. The rules and regulations provide event access to those with disabilities and most organisers will exceed requirements. What are the legal requirements organisers need to be aware of and how do they implement accessibility best practice. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 19 May 2025

Composting Initiatives for Music Festival Organisers.

Music festival organisers now consider composting initiatives as a key element in their sustainability objectives. The volumes of organic waste generated by a large-scale multi-day festival are significant so treating its disposal in an environmentally friendly way is essential. What compostable initiatives are organisers using to enhance their sustainability credentials. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 14 May 2025

What’s Trending for Food Festivals in 2025.

The popularity and interest in food festivals continues to grow driven by the increasing popularity of sustainable and organic cuisine. Food consumption habits are changing, and people want to know more about options available which is prompting an increased interest in food festival attendance and culinary tourism. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 13 May 2025

The Music Festival Temporary Stage Architect.

A large-scale well-known music festival may have established a reputation for elaborate and impactful stage designs. The design is just one element that makes a stage stand out and the stage architect has the responsibility to bring a design to life. What does this role entail and what are the key considerations when making designs a reality. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 12 May 2025

Due Diligence for Selecting Music Festival Contractors.

The music festival industry relies on the services of multiple contractors to run their events and there are numerous suppliers to choose from. The contractor supplies essential services that enable a festival to take place, so their reliability and service need to be exemplary. What due diligence can organisers conduct to ensure they select the best contractor to meet their needs. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 7 May 2025

Handling Compressed Build-In Build-Out Schedules for Music Festivals.

The planning phase for a sizable multi-day music festival in a countryside location can start more than a year in advance with build-in and build-out times possibly lasting weeks. Due to a variety of reasons some festival organisers will have to deal with severely shortened build-in and build-out schedules, how do they manage these compressed timings. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 6 May 2025

Strategies to Minimise Tax Exposure for UK Music Festival Entities.

The tax burden for music festival organising entities in the UK can be a significant cost to consider in their financial planning. Being prepared for taxes that may be due is essential to avoid any unexpected bills that can financially cripple an organisation. What strategies can organisers employ to minimise their tax exposure each year. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 5 May 2025

The Logistical Challenges of Organising a Multi Venue Month Long Festival.

Whilst most large-scale festivals may run for two or three days at a single venue location there are number of festivals that run for longer periods of up to month across multiple venues. What type of event suits this format and how do organisers tackle the unique set of challenges in planning and running such a long festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 30 April 2025

Low Impact Water Solutions for Music Festivals.

Any large-scale multi-day music festival will use vast quantities of water for a variety of uses. Handling this water on a festival site requires careful planning to minimise the impact on the environment and meet the organiser’s sustainability objectives. How can organisers use latest low-impact water solutions to minimise damage and wastage. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 29 April 2025
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