Attendee Experience and Services
Know Before You Go: Crafting an Essential Pre-Festival Attendee Guide

Learn how to craft a ‘Know Before You Go’ guide to ensure attendees arrive prepared. This comprehensive article covers what to pack, prohibited items, entry procedures, and safety tips – showing how proactive communication reduces confusion, boosts safety, and leads to a smoother festival experience.

Ticket Fairy

16th September 2025

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Festival Production
Beyond Basic Security: Counterterror and Extreme Threat Preparedness at Festivals

Learn how top festival producers plan for the unthinkable – from terrorism to active shooters. This comprehensive guide covers working with police, advanced security measures like surveillance and bag checks, staff counterterror training, and realistic drills so your team can swiftly respond to extreme threats. Don’t leave safety to chance: beyond basic security, get practical tips and real case studies on protecting your festival from worst-case scenarios.

Ticket Fairy

16th September 2025

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Festival Production
Combating Bootleg Merchandise at Festivals: Protecting Your Brand and Revenue

Don’t let fake festival T-shirts and bootleg swag steal your thunder (or profits). Learn how top festivals fight back with legal trademarks, on-site security sweeps, vendor credentialing, and fan education to shut down unlicensed merch sellers. Discover actionable strategies to protect your festival’s brand integrity and revenue – ensuring only quality, official merchandise reaches your attendees.

Ticket Fairy

16th September 2025

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Budgeting and Finance
Crowdfunding Your Festival: Engaging the Community to Fund Your Event

Engage your community to crowdfund your festival. Discover the best platform, rewards to offer, goals to set, and marketing tactics to turn fans into backers.

Ticket Fairy

16th September 2025

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Crew & Team Management
Preventing Festival Crew Burnout: Mental Health Strategies for Production Teams

Don’t let burnout break your festival crew. Learn how shift rotations, rest areas, and mental health support keep production teams healthy, motivated, and at their best.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Festival Production
Greening Your Festival Merch: Sustainable Strategies That Sell

Discover how to make your festival merchandise eco-friendly AND profitable. Learn practical steps for sustainable materials, plastic-free packaging, and smart inventory planning that boost sales, satisfy eco-conscious fans, and elevate your festival’s brand.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Festival Production
Esports and Gaming Festivals: Unique Production Challenges and Fan Engagement

Learn to produce epic esports & gaming festivals that fuse high-tech tournaments with cosplay, meet-and-greets, and other unforgettable fan experiences.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Festival Production
Ticket Lotteries and Ballots: A Fair Approach to Festival Admissions

Overwhelmed by ticket demand? Discover how lottery-style festival ticketing ensures a fair chance for every fan – with no website crashes and no scalpers.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Festival Production
AI-Powered Festival Marketing: Automating Engagement and Personalising Outreach

Boost engagement and ticket sales with AI-powered festival marketing – leverage chatbots, personalised content, and predictive analytics for a competitive edge.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Festival Production
Festival Music Licensing & Royalties: Ensuring Every Performance Is Legal

Learn how to secure ASCAP/BMI music licenses and manage royalties for bands, DJs, and live streams so your festival stays compliant and every artist gets paid.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Contingency & Risk Management
Festival Public Health Emergency Planning: Preparing for Outbreaks and Pandemics

What if an outbreak hits your festival? Get strategies to boost sanitation, conduct health screenings, set up isolation zones, and communicate clearly. Protect attendees and maintain trust through any crisis.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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Festival Production
Data-Driven Festival Marketing: Measuring and Optimising Your Campaigns

Track ticket sales and social engagement, measure conversion & ROI per channel, and optimise festival marketing with data-driven insights to maximise attendance.

Ticket Fairy

15th September 2025

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