Showcase: Chef Collabs and Long-Table Suppers at Boutique Festivals
Boutique festivals are turning chef-collab dinners into show-stopping experiences – with magical settings and live performances – making food your festival’s second headliner.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Showcase: Skate, Streetwear & Hip-Hop Crossover Festivals
Produce a festival where skateboarding, streetwear & hip-hop unite – get insider tips on skateparks, local talent, and fair merch deals to help subcultures thrive.
Teen Media Crews: Building a Family-Safe Content Pipeline for Festivals
Youth media crews can transform your festival. Learn how training teen storytellers and delivering daily recaps engages families and humanises your brand.
Festival Naming Rights vs Stage Sponsorship: Balancing Exposure, Branding, and Risk
Festival naming rights vs stage sponsorship: compare the risks and rewards for your event. Discover how to price deals by reach and protect your festival’s brand.
Boot Shines, Hat Steaming & Repairs: Elevating the Country Music Festival Experience
Make your country music festival stand out with on-site boot shining, hat steaming & repairs – partner with pro cobblers, set transparent pricing & deliver a VIP experience.
Drone Shows at Family-Friendly Festivals: Safe Skies First
Plan a drone light show at family festivals without compromising safety. Learn how certified pilots, no-fly zones, and weather backups keep the show risk-free.
Education for Emerging Film Critics and Festival Programmers: Seeding the Next Generation of Tastemakers
How do film festivals cultivate future critics and programmers? Through ethics workshops, mentorship, and press access, they are nurturing tomorrow’s tastemakers.
Festival Green Rooms That Encourage Community, Not Isolation
Make your festival’s green room a community hub. Get expert tips on hospitality, jam-friendly corners, inclusive spaces & clear communication to banish isolation.
Booking at Mega-Scale Festivals: Windows and Exclusivity – Balancing Legends, Breakouts, and Locals
Discover how top festival producers balance legends with rising stars and local talent, perfectly time lineup announcements, and craft an unforgettable multi-day festival experience.
Showcase: Secret Sets and Password Doors – Micro-Room Mysteries at Boutique Festivals
Create secret stages with password-only entry and surprise guests. Use fair lotteries, phone-free shows and mystery to craft unforgettable festival moments.
Cause Marketing Without Exploitation: How Festivals Can Champion Causes Ethically
Discover how festivals can embrace cause marketing ethically and effectively. Learn to partner with NGOs aligned with your audience’s values, co-create engaging donation and action opportunities, maintain transparency about the impact, and keep the focus on beneficiaries – ensuring your festival’s purpose feels truly authentic.
Co-Pro Forums and Pitch Days at Film Festivals – Keys to Successful Pitches and Partnerships
Learn how to run impactful co-production forums and pitch days at film festivals. Discover expert tips on structuring short pitches with clear asks, pre-matching projects with ideal partners, coaching filmmakers to perfect their pitch, and tracking success stories to build your festival’s industry credibility. Packed with real examples and actionable advice from festivals worldwide.