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The majority of music festivals take place without any noticeable delays or issues but there are occasions when something can go wrong which impacts on artists, festival-goers and vendors. What actions and plans can organisers implement to ensure a smooth operation even if delays happen. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 13 August 2024

Artists

The world of DJing is highly competitive with a very small percentage of DJs ever able to earn enough to make a living from their chosen profession. Creating a unique DJ persona can really help them standout out from the plethora of DJs in a saturated market. How can DJs create a strong memorable brand that makes a memorable impression. 

 

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Andy Robertson - Monday 12 August 2024

Events

Music festival organisers are always looking at ways to make their events more environmentally friendly to meet sustainability credentials. One of the largest contributors to a festival’s carbon footprint is festival-goer transportation and to help tackle this car pooling schemes are becoming a popular option.

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Andy Robertson - Wednesday 7 August 2024

A common complaint from festival-goers are the restrictions organisers put on food and drink being brought onto a festival site. Consumption of food and drink is often restricted to vendors selected by organisers usually with high prices. What are the options for festival-goers who wish to bring and cook their own food at a music festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 6 August 2024

Post festival recovery can take its toll on festival-goers due to excessive consumption and sleep deprivation. Being prepared and knowing the best practice to stay fit and healthy during a music festival can speed up the recovery process and make the whole experience more enjoyable. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 5 August 2024

Music festivals with inadequate medical facilities for the size of the event will always create adverse publicity, especially if there are any serious injuries or poor treatment. How can festival organisers calculate the medial facility coverage they will need based on the anticipated number of festival-goers in attendance. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 31 July 2024

Sponsors

Traditional sponsors of music festivals have been centred around alcohol brands along with financial services and telecoms. Sponsorship funds are always challenging to secure for organisers but are there new opportunities available form the multitude of Chinses electric vehicle (EV) manufactures keen to enter European and American markets? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 30 July 2024

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Part of the enjoyment of attending any music festival is the chance for festival-goers to dance to their favourite music. How can organisers plan festival site spaces that allow for differing needs to allow for dance areas in addition to sitting and standing zones for those that prefer not to dance. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 29 July 2024

In the current economic climate does it make sense to move a multi-day music festival to a single day event? The occurrence of this happening may increase in the near future because there are numerous business reasons why this is advantageous to music festival organisers and owners. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 24 July 2024

It’s not just artists, festival-goers and organising staff that attend music festivals, there are also likely to be a plethora of industry professionals present too. With so many musicians and their support crews in one place a music festival makes an ideal environment for industry professionals to network and create new beneficial relationships. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 23 July 2024

Vendors

A popular music festival may have hundreds of vendors booked to service the anticipated number of festival-goers. The efficient site scheduling of so many vendors is a crucial part of the festival build up and breakdown process. What are the key factors that organisers need to consider in their vendor planning and scheduling logistics.  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 22 July 2024

Events

A dedicated dispensing pharmacy on a music festival site is not that common as most medical ailments will be managed by on-site medical facilities. With a festival attracting large audiences some organisers may find it necessary to have a dispensing pharmacy on site. How would this work and what are the key considerations for organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Thursday 18 July 2024

Stage construction is a vital element of any music festival site build, and advancements in technology will probably make life easier for festival organisers. Balancing costs against durability and time constraints for stage rigging can be challenging for organisers but what technology changes are taking place that will have a positive impact for the future.

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Andy Robertson - Tuesday 16 July 2024

Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential part of every music festival and have been for decades. Festival organisers invest considerable resources on recruiting, training and maintaining their volunteers every year. For this reason, it is imperative that organisers do their best to motivate volunteers ensuring that they return in following years. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 15 July 2024

Events

There have been numerous cancellations in the music festival sector this year with a variety of reasons cited by organisers. Some have been postponed for the future whilst other entities have ceased trading altogether. What should organisers look for when considering their options for event cancellation or closure of their business. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 10 July 2024

Artists

Festival organisers and artists will usually work closely together to ensure that tech riders are accurate, timely and agreed by all parties involved. If there are any issues with delivering the technical specifications requested, it can lead to a multitude of problems for both the artist and the festival organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 9 July 2024

Events

With numerous music festivals getting cancelled this year inevitably some with financial problems could go bankrupt. In any downturn there are always opportunities and with some well-known festivals in financial trouble potential investors may be on the look out to acquire a music festival brand. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 8 July 2024

Artists

This festival season has seen an unusually high number of headliner artists pulling out of music festivals. The reasons can vary but links between an event’s sponsors and conflicts taking place around the world have been a contributory factor. What are the consequences of this on festival organisers and how can these sensitive issue be handled?  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 3 July 2024

Events

A common complaint from festival-goers is the cost of food and beverages on a festival site and the restrictions placed by organisers on what can and cannot be brought onto a site. What are the current restrictions most festival organisers place on festival-goers when attending an event. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 2 July 2024

In an attempt to attract a wider audience and generate ticket sales music festival organisers look to diversify their offering and artistic installations are often a popular way to achieve this. For festival organisers new to curating artistic installations what are the key considerations in finding and implementing something that matches their theme and target audience. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 1 July 2024

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