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Managing Disputes Between Music Festival Organising Directors and Financial Investors.

Music festival entities can be financially lucrative but also operate in a high-risk environment where they rarely hold cash to invest in future events, relying heavily on external financial help. This balance of risk and reward can be attractive to investors, but when they disagree with those running the events it can lead to disputes which need to be carefully managed. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 29 September 2026

Managing the Loss of Key Music Festival Staff.

The turnover of experienced music festival staff is an ongoing concern of event management companies. The loss of a key member of staff at a critical stage in the planning phase for a festival can expose organisers to significant operational risks. Why do people leave and what strategies can be used to prevent and mitigate these departures. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 28 September 2026

Why Radio Stations Create Music Festivals.

Radio stations have become more diverse and specialised over the last few decades as alternative digital steaming planforms continue to reduce listenership. This has created a challenging commercial environment where operators face falling audiences and advertiser revenue. Is the creation of a music festival with the radio station brand a possible solution. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 23 September 2026

Resource Sharing Syndicates for Music Festival Organisers.

Global economies have been hit with inflationary pressures causing the cost of everything to rise over recent years. Whilst larger corporate music festival entities will have the financial clout to manage costs, smaller independent festivals have seen increased financial pressure. Can a resource sharing syndicate help independent festivals reduce their operating costs. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 22 September 2026

Police Presence and Powers on Music Festival Sites.

All music festivals irrespective of location will usually have some police presence with the objective of securing public safety and preventing crime. Their presence requires coordination and liaison with festival organisers to ensure that the events run smoothly. How do organisers manage this police presence and what are their powers when on a festival site. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 21 September 2026

Responsibilities of a Music Festival Traffic and Transport Coordinator.

For any remote outdoor large-scale music festival, the volume of site traffic can increase safety risks and congestion. A dedicated traffic and transport coordinator can ensure that vehicles and transport systems can reach the festival site, move around safely and leave without creating congestion or safety risks. What are the overall responsibilities of this dedicated role. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 16 September 2026

Vendors

Logistics for Operating a Bar on a Music Festival Site.

Operating a bar on a music festival site is a challenging prospect that requires thorough logistics planning and implementation. A festival site provides a high-volume throughput of customers, often compressed into small time periods. What do bar vendors need to consider when applying to operate a bar on a music festival site. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 15 September 2026

Volunteers

Managing Music Festival Volunteers with Dynamic Shifts and Work Assignments.

Volunteers make up the backbone of most music festival workers, giving up their free time in exchange for access to the event. The recruitment, training, and management of these volunteers is a critical operational challenge for many organisers. Can volunteers be managed in a more dynamic way to make the process easier and simpler for all concerned. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 14 September 2026

Vendors

Which Music Festival Food and Beverage Vendors get the Best Margins.

Securing a pitch at any popular music festival is highly competitive, making it challenging for new entrants. Vendor applications are frequently oversubscribed, so offering something different with competitive pricing can help with selection. What are the factors that influence the success of serving food and beverages at a music festival to achieve great profit margins. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 9 September 2026

Events

Secure Perimeter Fencing Options for Outdoor Music Festival Sites.

Music festival organisers are facing increased threats to their events, and they are particularly vulnerable when located in a large outdoor space. The defined perimeter of a festival site can typically measure 5km and making the entire length secure from external threats is challenging. What are organisers doing to improve their site perimeter security. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 8 September 2026

The Rising Popularity of the Christian Music Festival.

Music festivals are sometimes categorised by the music genre offered or number of festival-goers in attendance. The Christian music festival is often ignored being considered somewhat different; however, the sector has seen growth in popularity not seen across the industry. What’s driving this growth and what are the implications for organisers in this unique sector. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 7 September 2026

Why Does Tent Abandonment Continue to be an Issue for Music Festivals.

Despite a huge effort by festival organisers and non-profit organisations the abandonment of tents at the end of a multi-day outdoor festival continues to be an issue. The clean-up costs can be significant with an impact on sustainability credentials too. What is driving this continued problem and is there more that organisers can do to bring it under control. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 2 September 2026

Implementing Actionable Lessons Learned from Post Music Festival Assessments.

Most professionally operated music festivals conduct post event assessments to ascertain what was done well and where failures occurred. The assessment is only useful if organisers make changes to their next event. What steps are needed to implement recommendations rather than ignoring them and repeating the same mistakes the following year. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 1 September 2026

The Post Event Clean Up Process for Large Outdoor Music Festivals.

The end of August every year usually marks the end of the summer music festival season in Europe and North America. A critical part of all outdoor festival operations is the clean-up process post event with the principle of leaving no trace. What do organisers need to consider when planning and implementing their post event clean-up processes. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 31 August 2026

Sponsors

Creative Strategies to Secure Sponsorship for Small Independent Music Festivals.

The sponsorship of music festivals by international corporate consumer brands is worth around $1.5 billion annually, contributing to about 30% of overall festival revenue. Most of this sponsorship is directed to the largest festivals where the number of festival-goers is a key metric. How can the smaller music festivals secure sponsorship revenue in this environment. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 26 August 2026

Ticketing

How Festival Organisers Handle Online Fake Music Festival Ticketing Scams.

The prevalence of criminal networks operating music festival ticketing scams continues to be an issue in the industry. Their presence causes reputational damage to festival organisers and financial loss to the ticket buying victims. What steps can festival organisers take to tackle these online scams and what extra measures can be implemented to protect ticket buyers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 25 August 2026

Events

Securing Live Music Festival Broadcast Streams Against Hijacking.

Many large-scale music festivals now provide a live streaming package that is available for those unable to attend because the event is sold out, or they are based overseas. Whist some of these are offered as a free to use service, other organisers may charge a nominal fee for access. What can organisers do to protect their live streaming broadcasts from being hijacked. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 24 August 2026

Cross Border Money Transfers and Taxes for Music Festivals.

A successful music festival entity regularly curates artists and uses contractors from other countries. For ambitious companies operating the same themed festival in another country can be very attractive. However, operating internationally with cross border payments between multiple individuals or companies can have significant implications for tax liabilities. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 19 August 2026

The Top Five Threats to a Music Festival in 2026

The music festival sector is constantly facing multiple threats to their survival, and organisers need to understand the biggest current threats so they can take the necessary counter measures. If any threats are ignored, a festival entity could very quickly cease trading. What are the biggest threats facing the festival sector in 2026. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 18 August 2026

Effective Distribution of Press Releases for Music Festival Entities.

Every day a plethora of press releases and news about music festival line-ups get published in the media, both online and offline. Many of these releases appear on news aggregation websites and are just exact copies of the release. How can festival organisers get their press release to appear in relevant targeted media with additional quality commentary. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 17 August 2026
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