Events

Food and Drink Restrictions for Music Festival-goers.

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

Curating Artistic Installations for Music Festivals.

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

Balancing Music Festival Affordability with Sustainability.

Some music festival organisers have been struggling to turn a profit as costs rise and festival-goers look for cheaper options. A significant cost that has increasingly been hitting this sector is the need to achieve sustainability goals. How can organisers balance the need to run sustainable events and yet keep their events affordable for potential ticket buyers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 26 June 2024

Volunteers

Rogue Music Festival Volunteers.

Music festivals rely heavily on volunteers to have a smoothly run event contributing to good customer service and satisfaction of festival-goers. Not all volunteers have good intentions, and a certain number can go rogue during a festival causing a multitude of issues. How can festival organisers mitigate the impact of the rogue volunteer. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 25 June 2024

Events

Cleaning up After a Music Festival.

Music festivals continue to have a poor reputation when it comes to the environmental footprint left after any sizable event. Despite initiatives like ‘Leave No Trace’ the challenges for festival organisers in cleaning up after an event remain. What steps can organisers take to minimise damage and leave a festival site relatively undamaged. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 24 June 2024

Ticketing

Why do Music Festival Tickets Take so Long to Refund After Cancellation.

With many music festivals being cancelled this year the key issue often highlighted by ticket buyers is the length of time taken for refunds to be made. There are numerous factors that can influence how a refund is processed with different organisations involved and understanding these can help reduce anxiety for anyone waiting for their refund. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 19 June 2024

Events

The Artists and Repertoire Talent Scout

Sometimes referred to as an A&R Scout these individuals can have a major influence on the career of any up-and-coming performance artist. The A&R Talent Scout’s role is multifaceted, combining artistic insight with business acumen to discover and develop the next generation of musical talent. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 18 June 2024

Are Battle of the Bands Style Competitions still a good way to get into the Music Industry.

These competition style events have been around for decades in various guises but are they still relevant in the modern era as a good way to break into the music industry? Competitions can be found in most countries and formats are broadly similar with differences in scale and size but are they worth considering for an up-and-coming artist. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 17 June 2024

Stay Clean or Stay Dirty at a Music Festival.

For festival-goers attending a multi-day event in a remote farmer’s field they are faced with a choice of staying clean or embracing the dirt usually associated with festival sites. This choice may come down to experience and the style of festival along with ticket types purchased. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going down either route? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 12 June 2024

Traffic Management for Music Festival Sites.

Festival-goers regularly complain about congestion and chaos when arriving, parking and leaving music festival sites. Although sheer volumes of attendees are often the main cause of this there are steps that organisers can take to mitigate congestion. How should festival organisers go about managing their on-site traffic. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 11 June 2024

Safety Protocols for Heavy Equipment on Music Festival Sites.

Any sizable music festival site that is built on an empty field can resemble a busy construction site during the build-up phase. This heavy equipment can present numerous dangers to anyone on site at the same time and therefore requires meticulous planning by organisers to ensure the relevant safety protocols are always followed. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 10 June 2024

Returning to Work in Festival Operations after an Extended Break.

Experienced festival operational workers regularly leave the industry for a variety of reasons, however, the passion they have for festival work often brings them back to the sector at a later date. Whether it's an absence of one or five years what actions should organisers and those considering returning to the industry take to ensure a smooth transition back to festival operations. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 5 June 2024

Adding Flora Installations to a Music Festival Site.

Many music festivals take place in little more than a farmer's field usually a wide-open featureless space. Even with the construction of stages and other temporary structures the site can still look a little sterile and bland. It is possible to enhance the festival site’s appearance by the smart addition of flora installations. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 4 June 2024

Success Factors for Music Festivals.

Assessing the success of any music festival is so much more than just the financial performance and attendance numbers. Organisers need to assess a plethora of factors to accurately determine if the events they run have been successful or not. What are these factors that contribute to a holistic approach in determining success.
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Andy Robertson - Monday 3 June 2024

Is it Time for Music Festivals to go Biennial.

It has been a tough year for music festival organisers who have been faced with rising costs and lower than expected ticket sales. This has culminated in a significant number of festival cancellations in 2024. Is it time for organisers to consider a change to a more manageable biennial timetable. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 29 May 2024

Attending a Music Festival Solo or in a Group.

Music festivals are generally very inclusive and festival-goers usually come from a diverse group of people. Whilst most attendees travel with friends there are also a significant number who are going to a festival on their own. What are the pros and cons of going to a music festival solo or in a group.
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Andy Robertson - Tuesday 28 May 2024

Trends in Holographic Live Music Performances.

Technological advancement in holographic projections mean that live music can now be performed by musicians and artists who may not be physically present at a venue. This has many implications for the presentation of live music now and in the future. What is currently happening in the development of this new technology and what does it mean for fans. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 27 May 2024

What Can't be Taken onto a Music Festival Site in 2024.

Festival organisers have always published lists of banned items that cannot be brought onto a music festival site. New rules, legislation and public opinion are driving additions to these banned item lists around the world. What changes do festival-goers need to be aware of prior to packing their festival backpacks this year. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 22 May 2024

Critical Activities for a Music Festival Site with One Month to go.

Music festival organisers invest much time, effort and money in preparing for their music festivals with planning often starting over a year in advance. What site activities are critical in the final month prior to the event dates that organisers need to focus on to ensure all their planning comes to fruition. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 21 May 2024

Volunteers

Running a Music Festival Volunteer Training Day.

Music festival organisers rely on volunteers to help run their events, they can number in the hundreds depending on the size of the festival. A dedicated volunteer training day may be the best and most cost-efficient way to get hundreds of volunteers briefed and trained prior to the event taking place. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 20 May 2024

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Events

Food and Drink Restrictions for Music Festival-goers.

Curating Artistic Installations for Music Festivals.

Balancing Music Festival Affordability with Sustainability.

Volunteers

Rogue Music Festival Volunteers.

Events

Cleaning up After a Music Festival.

Ticketing

Why do Music Festival Tickets Take so Long to Refund After Cancellation.

Events

The Artists and Repertoire Talent Scout

Are Battle of the Bands Style Competitions still a good way to get into the Music Industry.

Stay Clean or Stay Dirty at a Music Festival.

Traffic Management for Music Festival Sites.

Safety Protocols for Heavy Equipment on Music Festival Sites.

Returning to Work in Festival Operations after an Extended Break.

Adding Flora Installations to a Music Festival Site.

Success Factors for Music Festivals.

Is it Time for Music Festivals to go Biennial.

Attending a Music Festival Solo or in a Group.

Trends in Holographic Live Music Performances.

What Can't be Taken onto a Music Festival Site in 2024.

Critical Activities for a Music Festival Site with One Month to go.

Volunteers

Running a Music Festival Volunteer Training Day.

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