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Advancements in Toilet Tech for Music Festivals.

One of the most feared features of any large multi-day music festival held on a temporary site is using the toilet facilities. The unpleasant smells, overflowing waste and long queues are common sights on any festival site. What new developments and technology are festival organisers looking at to improve the temporary toilet facilities provided for their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 13 October 2025

Managing Music Festival Site Irrigation and Flood Prevention.

When using a greenfield site for a music festival organisers must do all they can to protect the site and prepare the ground for the proposed event. Open fields can be prone to flooding after heavy rainfall and equally can sustain significant damage in hot dry conditions. What can organisers do to manage a festival site to minimise flooding and damage. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 8 October 2025

Why are there Age Restrictions at some Music Festivals.

There are a wide variety of music festivals taking place around the world every year and whilst many are family friendly and welcome children there are some that impose strict age requirements. What are the common reasons behind organisers implementing age restrictions on their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 7 October 2025

Artists

Managing the Complexities of Artist Scheduling for Music Festivals.

The larger and more successful a music festival becomes the more complex and difficult it can be to schedule performance artists for future events. What can festival organisers do to simplify this increasingly challenging aspect of their event management logistics to give a seamless line-up presentation to festival-goers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 6 October 2025

Vendors

Food Preparation for Music Festival Vendors.

Food and beverage vendors are an essential part of every music festival providing an essential service to festival-goers for the duration of an event. Vendors are carefully selected by organisers for the variety of cuisine available allowing for different budgets. What are the key considerations for festival food vendors when planning their food preparation strategies. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 1 October 2025

Events

Making a Music Festival Site Secure.

For large music festivals taking place on greenfield sites with no existing infrastructure the installation of robust security measures are essential to ensure the safety of all attendees on site. In addition, a secure festival site helps to prevent criminal activity and other external threats. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 30 September 2025

Managing Music Festival Site External Contractors.

Any large-scale music festival on a remote greenfield site will require a considerable number of external contractors to help build a temporary infrastructure. This is needed to ensure that facilities and services are in place to support the expected number of attendees and performances. How can organisers manage the contractors required to be on a festival site. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 29 September 2025

What’s Inside a Music Festival Control Centre.

Any sizable music festival requires complex planning and scheduling but to bring an event to life needs on-site management of all operations and logistics. The command centre is the hub that controls every aspect of a festival to ensure that everything runs smoothly in a safe and well managed environment. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 3 September 2025

The Evolution of the Music Festival App Virtual Assistant.

The majority of music festivals now have a dedicated mobile device app for their events, and this has spawned a sizable industry of app developers to support them. These branded apps usually contain FAQs or chatbots to help festival-goers but this technology is now evolving with virtual assistants replacing chatbots. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 2 September 2025

The Future of Automating Music Festival Operations.

Organising any large-scale music festival can be extremely complex and expensive. Can automation of operations and other aspects related to organising events make the planning and implementation more efficient and cost effective? What solutions are available now and in the near future that can assist music festival organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 1 September 2025

Mass Evacuation Planning Protocols for Music Festivals.

The concentration of many people in a relatively small space poses numerous risks in the event of an emergency. Meticulous planning by event organisers is essential to ensure there are appropriate evacuation protocols in place should the worst happen. What processes are involved in planning for a possible mass evacuation of a music festival site in an emergency. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 27 August 2025

Ageing Ravers Impact on EDM Music Festivals.

A growing trend at Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festivals is the shifting demographics of festival-goers. The EDM genre is suffering from an ageing audience as the ‘rave scene’ fades into memory and younger festival-goers gravitate to more mainstream pop music. This presents both opportunities and challenges for EDM festival organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 26 August 2025

Evolution of the Music Festival Green Room.

The backstage green room is often perceived as a hidden mysterious space but in essence it's just a waiting room. The music festival green room has evolved over time into a space that caters for every need of a performance artist. How does the modern green room in any sizable music festival differ from those used several decades ago. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 25 August 2025

Music Festivals and the Growth of Craft Beer Brands.

Alcoholic drinks have always had a strong presence at music festivals and contribute significantly to overall revenues. Given the high emphasis on alcoholic drinks corporate breweries are keen to provide event sponsorship which presents on-site branding and sales opportunities. The rise in popularity of craft beers at festivals may challenge this status quo. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 20 August 2025

Music Festival on-site Ambulance Capabilities.

Any large-scale music festival on a greenfield site with a sizable number of festival-goers must provide sufficient medical facilities. A medical centre with additional first aid stations is the norm but for emergencies that require surgery or intensive care the ability to evacuate patients is essential. What are the usual capability requirements for festival site ambulances.

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Andy Robertson - Tuesday 19 August 2025

Making Music Festival Accessibility Sustainable.

Almost every music festival now incorporates accessibility as a fundamental part of their event infrastructure. There is often a cost associated with doing this and many organisers are tempted to short cut accessibility solutions. With the growing importance of becoming sustainable festival organisers should ensure they include this in their accessibility planning processes. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 18 August 2025

Music Festival VIP Accommodation in 2025.

The VIP and glamping packages offered by music festival organisers are evolving to meet the ever increasing demand of festival-goers. Organisers are investing in their VIP packages because they provide one of the highest margin revenue streams. What are the innovations and developments taking place in this key part of any music festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 13 August 2025

Advertising Standards, Rules and Transparency for Music Festivals.

Every year the media reports on complaints from festival-goers who feel they have been misled about a particular event, especially on ticketing transparency and line-ups booked. What can festival organisers do to ensure they are complying with various regulatory bodies who are responsible for setting standards for fair and truthful advertising that does not mislead. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 12 August 2025

Sponsors

The Importance of Generating Leads and Sales for Music Festival Sponsors.

Sponsorship deals are an essential part of any music festival’s overall revenue and often contribute towards their ongoing survival. The relationship between sponsors and festival organisers is more important than ever with key elements like detailed festival-goer demographics combined with lead and revenue generating opportunities being a priority. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 11 August 2025

Artists

Customs and Import Challenges for International Touring Performance Artists.

When a performance artist wants to break into new markets their management team will often arrange for an international tour. Touring can cover numerous dates in different countries and the logistical challenges of organising this can be significant. A key element in planning a tour are the implications for artists bringing their instruments and other equipment with them. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 6 August 2025
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