Festival Production
Reserve & Library Lounges: Worth the VIP Upgrade at Wine Festivals

Find out how quiet, exclusive wine lounges with seated, sommelier-led tastings delight connoisseurs, justify premium tickets, and elevate your wine festival.

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23rd August 2025

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Electronic Music Festivals
Radios, Channels, and Call Signs: Mastering Festival Communication

Master festival radio communication: map channels by role, use phonetic call signs, and enforce concise radio etiquette to keep festivals safe and smooth.

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23rd August 2025

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Festival Production
Integrating Farmers, Fishers & Producers: Elevating Food Festivals with Raw-to-Plate Storytelling

Discover how integrating farmers, fishers, and producers transforms a food festival from a food court into a raw-to-plate experience that sets your event apart.

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23rd August 2025

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Electronic Music Festivals
Overnight Showcalling & Handover Discipline in Festival Production

Fatigue can kill a festival. See how veteran producers conquer the overnight shift with script-like precision, airtight handovers, and a dedicated ‘red phone’ line for emergencies to keep the event safe.

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23rd August 2025

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Destination Festivals
Press Trips and Ethical Disclosure: How Destination Festivals Earn Trust and Coverage

Discover how destination festivals leverage press trips and ethical transparency to impress travel media, secure global media coverage, and win audience trust.

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23rd August 2025

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Festival Production
Year-Two Festival Strategy with City Hall: Renewals & Upgrades

Easier city permits, smarter layouts, lasting upgrades: discover how to make your festival’s second year cheaper, safer, and more loved by the community.

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23rd August 2025

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Festival Production
Maps & Wayfinding with Aroma Cues: Navigating Wine Festivals Like Sommelier Pros

Transform wine festival navigation with aroma cues! See how icons and color codes for grape variety, sweetness, and body help guests taste like sommelier pros.

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23rd August 2025

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Festival Production
Representation & Equity in Food Festival Vendor Rosters

Build an inclusive food festival vendor roster: set diversity targets, reach underrepresented chefs, and use micro-grants to empower small operators.

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23rd August 2025

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Case Studies
New Zealand Vineyard & Coastal Festivals: Navigating DOC Permits, Biosecurity, and Iwi Partnerships

From DOC permits and biosecurity to iwi partnerships and glamping, see how New Zealand’s vineyard and coastal festivals overcome challenges to delight crowds.

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23rd August 2025

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Electronic Music Festivals
Volunteers on Night Shifts: Designing for Success

Ensure your night-shift volunteers stay safe, alert, and engaged. Discover how to reduce risk, manage fatigue, and keep your best volunteers coming back.

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23rd August 2025

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Festival Production
Post-Event Repairs, Punch Lists & Damage Claims: Closing Out an Inner-City Festival “Better Than Before”

Learn how festival producers patch sidewalks, handle spills, and manage damage claims – turning post-festival chaos into a better-than-before cityscape.

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23rd August 2025

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Festival Production
Vendor Selection & Mix Strategy: Curating a Balanced Food Festival Vendor Slate

Great food festivals share a secret: a well-curated vendor mix. Learn how to balance cuisines, prices, and dietary options to satisfy every palate and wow the crowd.

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23rd August 2025

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