Everything you need to sell more tickets, pack more venues, and build unforgettable events
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
From tech failures to weather emergencies, see how top festival organisers handle crises with speed, humility and transparency to protect their festival’s reputation.
When a festival faces an emergency, clear unified communication is the ultimate safety tool. Discover how veteran festival producers plan “one voice” crisis comms – from who calls pauses or evacuations to pre-scripted alerts, calm-voiced MCs, and time-stamped updates – keeping crowds safe and panic-free.
Discover how festival producers barter goods and services to slash costs, wow attendees, and stretch budgets with in-kind sponsorship trades you won’t regret.
Learn how to add a Kite, Bubble & Wind Garden to your family festival – using open-field design, safety rules, and simple comforts – for hours of low-tech fun.
Discover how to boost your film festival’s buzz without a big budget. Learn grassroots community marketing tactics – from partnering with libraries and cultural centers to empowering volunteer street teams with referral codes – that drive local engagement and sell more tickets. Real festival examples and actionable tips reveal how community partnerships and creative outreach can skyrocket your festival’s success.
Learn to design safer, smoother festival flows using simple “chalk and common sense” tactics. Get real examples and practical tips on layouts and accessibility.
Great MCs make great country festivals. Learn how to script memorable artist intros that get names right, weave in local pride, and keep your crowd engaged.
Get tips to book thrilling human acts, ensure safety, and deliver short, spectacular shows in an animal-free family circus – proving ethics and awe can coexist.
Learn how film festivals can team up with social media influencers and creators to boost buzz without sacrificing the cinema experience. Discover expert tips on choosing cinephile partners, setting strict no-recording rules, co-creating educational content, and measuring ticket sales & audience sentiment. A must-read guide for festival producers to harness influencers effectively and respectfully.
Discover how treating de-escalation as a form of hospitality can transform your festival experience. Learn actionable strategies for training staff in calm communication, defining clear roles, rewarding positive behaviour, and fostering a kind culture that prevents conflicts before they start.
Unveil veteran festival producers’ secrets for a smooth backstage. Learn how to manage credentials, catering, privacy & security for show-stopping performance.
Learn how to implement fair press accreditation, provide top-notch media facilities, and track media coverage to maximise your film festival’s success.
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