Festival Egress Storytelling: A Calm Last Hour
From staggered stage finales to communal closing rituals, discover how to craft a smooth festival exit that leaves attendees safe, happy, and eager to return.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Lighting at Country Music Festivals: Warm Looks That Read on Camera
Illuminate your country music festival with a warm amber glow! Veteran festival producers share expert lighting tips to craft cozy, camera-friendly looks. Learn how to avoid harsh lights on cowboy hats, keep safety first with visible exits, and deliver a relaxed visual vibe that leaves your audience smiling. These practical lighting insights ensure your country festival shines on stage and on screen.
Pyro for Rock-Country Hybrid Festivals: Safety and Spectacle
Add rock-concert spectacle to your country festival. Use licensed pyro experts, coordinated cues, and proper safety buffers to wow the crowd with zero risk.
Greenrooms for Children’s Artists at Family-Friendly Festivals
Learn how to keep child performers happy at family-friendly festivals – from backstage spaces with toys and snacks to short sets and safe stage access – so they deliver magical performances.
Queer Folk Festivals: Inclusion, Safety, and Spotlighting Underheard Voices
Make your folk festival inclusive: book LGBTQ+ artists, create safe spaces, train staff, crack down on harassment, and ensure every attendee feels welcome.
Navigating the Pop-Up City: Wayfinding Systems for Large-Scale Festivals
Massive festival site? No problem. Master the art of festival wayfinding – from giant totems to colour-coded zones – and keep your crowds moving happily.
Film Festival Positioning & Taglines That Travel: Crafting Your Mission in 7 Words or Fewer
Unlock the secret to a film festival tagline – learn to sum up your mission in seven words or fewer and ignite buzz on every platform before your lineup drops.
Weather & Force Majeure Clauses for Festivals That Actually Work
Will a sudden storm or crisis wash out your festival? Not if you’re prepared. Discover how veteran festival producers craft weather & force majeure clauses that actually work – from clear safety thresholds for lightning and wind, to partial refunds and sponsor make-goods when the show can’t go on. Learn why communication (early, often, and pre-planned) and creative backup plans (alternate dates, virtual events) can save the day. Real festival case studies reveal what to do when Mother Nature crashes the party. Weather-proof your festival with these actionable tips and keep fans, sponsors, and your reputation intact when the unexpected strikes.
Designing Rest Rituals at Festivals: Shade, Water, and Music
Keep festival-goers from burning out. Learn how shaded chill-out zones, free water, gentle music, and a culture of hospitality can keep your crowd safe, comfortable, and energized.
Talent Deals That Respect Cash Flow in Boutique Festivals
Discover how boutique festivals book talent without breaking the bank – using split payments, shared backlines, reasonable exclusivity, and paying on time.
Neighbourhood Goodwill: Family-Friendly Festival Perks for Locals
From VIP perks to empowered complaint hotlines, discover how to earn neighbours’ goodwill and turn your family-friendly festival into a beloved local event.
Interfaith and Secular Balance in Folk Festival Programming
How can folk festivals celebrate sacred traditions without alienating anyone? Discover expert, actionable tips for balancing interfaith content with a welcoming secular festival vibe – from diverse programming and clear content warnings to fostering dialogue over debate. A veteran festival producer shares real examples and lessons to keep your folk festival inclusive, inspiring, and comfortable for all.