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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

Events

Promoting a Music Festival with Zero Marketing Budget.

In the current economic climate of rising costs and challenging ticket sales music festival organisers need to employ every strategy they can to reduce costs and maximise returns. Marketing budgets are usually the first expense to be cut but there are numerous strategies organisers can employ to promote their event and generate ticket sales at zero cost. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 15 May 2024

Should Drinking Water Provided on a Music Festival Site be Lab Tested for Safety

There is an expectation from festival-goers that clean drinking water will be provided on music festival sites. The consequences of having contaminated drinking water can be far reaching affecting people's health as well as the event’s reputation and potential legal issues. Regular laboratory testing of drinking water supplies may help to prevent any potential problems. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 14 May 2024

Vendors

Why Are Food and Drink Prices at Music Festivals so High.

Historically the prices charged for food and drink at music festivals is perceived to be incredibly high and it dominates the complaints festival-goers regularly make. What factors are involved in setting food and drink prices for music festivals and are they fair especially given the current economic climate of rising costs. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 13 May 2024

Events

Avoid Confusing Line-up Announcements for music Festivals.

Announcements for artist line-ups at summer music festivals usually start at the end of December and typically run through to May. Anyone not familiar with music festivals may find many of these announcements obscure and seriously lacking in essential information. What can festival organisers do to improve how they present their line-up announcements. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 8 May 2024

Are University and College Venues Still Relevant for Touring Musicians.

For touring artists and musicians in the 70s and 80s the university and college circuit used to feature heavily in touring schedules. With greater access to venues and an increase in the number of music festivals are these types of venues still relevant today for artists putting their touring schedules together. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 7 May 2024
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