The annual staff corporate event has been around a long time but in recent years organisations have been making these events more and more like a festival experience. Companies see these events as key to motivating staff as well as strengthening their brand internally but how can they make them enjoyable for staff attending too.

It can sometimes be difficult to understand why some music festivals are a commercial success while others fail with a mountain of debt. The reasons for success or failure are not usually down to a single factor but often the combination of numerous elements that can impact on a festival’s very survival.

Every year a handful of musicians trying to enter the UK to perform at a music festival can get their visa application refused or face issues on entry. The rules can be complex and are modified on a regular basis so what can festival organisers do to limit any potential issues when booking overseas artists to appear at their scheduled event.

Many festivals in the UK are set up as charities with a focus on raising money for social good rather than as a commercial concern. A number of smaller festival organisations are now moving their set up to the CIC format. This has numerous potential benefits but what are the requirements for festival organisers considering pursuing this route.

It can be difficult to compare the VIP packages available at different music festivals because organisers have different ideas about what constitutes a VIP offering. In an effort to differentiate the VIP packages on offer some festival organisers are ramping up what is available for festival-goers in order to attract more sales.

All festival organisers are striving to make their events more environmentally friendly with some well thought out and impressive sustainability policies. How do these policies compare to the reality of planning and running a multi-day festival that attracts tens of thousands of festival-goers to a greenfield site. 

As the majority of people are battling with economic woes and ever decreasing disposable income there are still sufficient numbers of wealthy people willing to pay whatever it takes to experience the most exclusive music festivals. Where are the super-rich heading for to get their exclusive music festival VIP experiences.

The future was looking bright for the music festival sector six months ago as many countries declared an end to the coronavirus pandemic and a resumption of in person events. The 2022 festival season is packed with music festivals but just recently there has been a flurry of cancellations. 

The shortage of just about anything used by festivals in the UK has been highlighted in the media since the beginning of the year. A combination of the coronavirus pandemic, Brexit, inflation and other factors has had a detrimental effect on the entire festival sector. What are the key issues taking place now as we enter the hectic festival season.

As rising costs and other factors affect the festival sector some organisers are choosing to cancel their events. In the worst circumstances organising entities may go into receivership owing money to suppliers. What can companies supplying service to the festival sector do to safeguard against potential problems.  

Sponsorship is a key part of any festival and provides essential revenue to contribute towards covering operating costs For anyone new to doing sponsorship deals for festivals the creation of a professional sponsorship agreement can help establish a formal relationship and define what each party will deliver.

With so many new music festivals launching this year the competition for festival-goers money is increasing. What can festival organisers do to futureproof their events for long term survival and financial success as well as providing security for the organising entity and all the staff employed by them.

The prestigious UK Event Production Awards (EPAs) are for anyone working in the live events sector including suppliers, agencies and venues. The awards take place every year and have been around since 2012 with the awards night attracting 500 movers and shakers in the UK’s event production space.

Music festivals grow over time increasing in size and attracting more visitors. With this growth comes increased competition from other festivals all looking to secure festival-goer's hard earned cash. What can festival organisers do to create a uniquely themed event that will differentiate them from competing music festivals to ensure ongoing success.

Always the number one gripe from anyone attending a big festival are queues for toilets and the general unpleasantness of the whole festival toilet experience. What can festival organisers do to alleviate the stress associated with using on-site bathroom facilities and what is trending for future events

Camping at any music festival is the most popular way to attend a multi-day event where overnight stays are required. For festival-goers that cannot afford the luxury of the VIP glamping areas on a festival site what alternatives are available when it comes to pitching a tent and what are the key considerations. 

The biggest and most popular music festivals always make available a number of vendor pitches and these are usually oversubscribed. Vendors at a multi-day event can earn excellent revenues with the best pitches always in demand. What are organisers looking for when selecting form the vendor applications they receive and how can a vendor stand out. 

The smartphone has become an essential part of everyone's daily life and festival-goers are no exception to this. One of the biggest challenges for visitors attending a multi-day event is maintaining their mobile device charge. How can organisers ensure sufficient on-site charging capacity and what options do festival-goers have.

Every music festival relies on a multitude of specialist contractors to supply everything they need to put on a successful event. There are hundreds of suppliers to choose from and each will be selected based on a variety of factors. Are there more cost-efficient ways of appointing contractors by considering a supplier who can provide more than just one service. 

The food and beverage vendor is usually the most prevalent vendor found on any festival site. This is driven by the need to feed and water tens of thousands of hungry festival-goers over a 3 or 4 day period. What options are available for catering vendors who do not want to invest in purchasing their own mobile kitchen.