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A large multi-day music festival on a remote site can present a number of challenges in managing access points. The festival site must be made secure and provide quick and easy access to verified individuals. How can organisers plan their access control management to ensure that the right people gain entry in a safe and quick manner. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 20 January 2025

Volunteers

Any sizable music festival will need a significant number of volunteers to ensure a successful event. Festival organisers rely heavily on their full-time staff working closely with volunteers where the work can often be stressful combined long hours. How do organisers create robust plans for the wellness of all staff and volunteers working on a festival site.

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Andy Robertson - Wednesday 15 January 2025

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European and North American music festival organisers tend to launch marketing campaigns for early bird tickets in January. Organisers find this is one of the best months to announce their ticketing options and it generates much needed sales revenue well in advance of the festival’s live dates. Why do organisers focus so much on January as a key month to sell tickets? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 14 January 2025

Fire is a serious subject that needs the full attention of music festival organisers to prevent potential injuries and property damage in the event of any incidents. There are strict regulations governing fire prevention at all event locations and compliance with these is essential for the safe operation of all music festivals. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 13 January 2025

Every music festival organiser is trying to attract new festival-goers to their events and each year millions of people attend their first music festival. Organisers should do their utmost to make the ticket purchase experience smooth and easy but this must be followed up with comprehensive guides and tips for those new to a particular festival Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 13 January 2025

Great light shows are part of the music festival experience and work in conjunction with sound systems to deliver slick artist sets. The technology being used for festival stage lighting shows is advancing and evolving rapidly. What is new and emerging from lighting suppliers and what other considerations are there for installing and creating great light shows? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 7 January 2025

The music festival sector is expected to grow significantly in the coming years along with associated spend and revenues. This makes every aspect of a music festival attractive to criminals intent on extracting money from unsuspecting victims. What scams and activity are currently trending that organisers and festival-goers need to be wary of this year and beyond. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 6 January 2025

Not every music festival has the same rules regarding alcohol consumption on a festival site. Festival-goers need to appraise themselves of any specific alcohol related rules that apply to the event they wish to attend. What are the typical rules and restrictions employed by music festival organisers and how are they enforced.  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Thursday 2 January 2025

Every music festival entity strives to provide an inclusive event that caters for all festival-goers and many organisers include comprehensive guidance regarding accessibility for their events. Provisions for accessibility can cover a multitude of factors but what are the specific actions that organisers can take to prepare for visually impaired festival-goers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 31 December 2024

There are a number of reasons why music festival organisers use swag or branded merchandise as part of their marketing operations. The branded festival merchandise has managed to imbed itself as part of the festival culture but what are the key considerations for organisers when sourcing and using swag. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 30 December 2024

The timing of press releases made by music festival organisers is a critical part of their overall communications strategy. What are the key drivers behind press releases made at certain times of the year and what type of news is announced throughout the year in each season for the typical summer music festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Friday 27 December 2024

The staff and volunteers working during a music festival are the essential element driving operations and logistics as intended to deliver a great event. There will always be staff who get sick during a festival due to a number of factors so what can festival organisers do to plan for such eventualities. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Thursday 26 December 2024

Most music festival entities can have a great website and social media presence but it is not unusual that crucial information about the event location and transport options are given little thought. Organisers need to give this aspect of their communication to festival-goers a greater emphasis rather than assuming that only previous attendees who know the location are going.

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Andy Robertson - Monday 23 December 2024

In an effort to tackle concerns about the sustainability credentials of music festivals globally the Dutch government and leading festival entities throughout Europe launched the Green Deal Circular Festivals (GDCF) initiative. What is GDCF and how is it making an impact on the music festival community in Europe? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 18 December 2024

Many larger music festivals taking place in remote spaces now use CCTV systems to help provide secure and safe sites. There is a growing concern amongst some festival-goers that CCTV systems are an invasion of privacy. How can organisers wishing to use CCTV on a festival site ensure that they get the balance right between security and privacy? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 17 December 2024

The sound systems used at music festivals are an essential part of the music production that impact on festival-goers. Sound installations need to be reliable and robust capable of producing a quality sound that satisfies performance artists and festival-goers. They must also match the requirements of the festival organisers including budget and logistics management. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 16 December 2024

The not-for-profit sector can include a mixture of large well-known recognised charities and a plethora of smaller organisations too. Most music festivals have relationships with one or more of these organisations but for a not-for-profit trying to obtain a new partnership it can be challenging given the competitive nature of securing these types of deals. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 11 December 2024

Every year thousands of festival-goers travel outside of their home country to attend a music festival. Whilst many will be seasoned travellers there are also those embarking on their first overseas festival. What are the essential guidelines for potential travellers to ensure a successful trip that maximises the festival experience? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 10 December 2024

Most music festivals now incorporate RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology into their events because of the multiple benefits it brings. As this technology advances the number of suppliers has increased which makes selecting the right partner more challenging. What are the key factors that need to be considered when choosing the best RFID partner for a music festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 9 December 2024

Any sizeable music festival that runs over multiple days in a remote location will need to provide sufficient catering facilities for the hundreds of festival staff and volunteers. Selecting the right catering supplier is crucial to ensuring that staff have access to regular meals and drinks for the entire event's duration. What factors need to be considered when selecting a catering supplier? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 4 December 2024
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