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Case Study: Festival Alcohol Service & Responsible Beverage Programs

Big crowds + alcohol = risk, right? Not with the right plan. See how 5 major festivals manage booze with ID tech, pour limits and pacing to keep crowds safe.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Accessibility Innovations at Festivals

See how festivals are innovating accessibility – from wheelchair-accessible layouts to sensory quiet zones – and get tips to make your event inclusive.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Fire Safety with Open-Flame Cooking at Food Festivals

Discover how top festivals tackle fire safety for open-flame cooking. This in-depth case study reveals how 3–5 food-heavy festivals handle propane, embers, and inspections – and what you can learn from their sky-high safety compliance rates. A must-read for event organizers aiming to cook safely and avoid disaster.

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24th August 2025

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Weather-Ready Festival Operations: Case Studies of Weather-Tested Events

Severe weather can turn a festival into chaos – learn how organizers handled lightning storms, high winds and floods, plus vital tips to weather-proof your next event.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Festival Medical & Harm-Reduction Leadership

See how festivals slash medical incidents with on-site clinics, pill testing, and peer support – plus safety lessons every festival organizer should know.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Festival Sound Management & Neighbor Relations – Lessons from Sound-Sensitive Sites

How do festivals keep the music loud without enraging the neighbors? Explore case studies of sound management at 5 noise-sensitive festival sites – from smart speaker array orientation and real-time decibel monitoring to community hotlines and strict curfews. Learn how events like Glastonbury, Red Rocks, Hyde Park BST, Austin City Limits, and Tomorrowland balanced epic sound with happy neighbors, and discover actionable tips to manage festival noise and maintain community harmony.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Volunteer-Heavy vs Staff-Heavy Operations in Festival Management

Volunteers or paid staff? Discover how each approach can make or break your festival with real case studies – comparing training, reliability, guest experience, cost, and risk.

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24th August 2025

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Ticketed vs Free-Entry Festival Models: Case Studies in Crowd Control, Funding, and Community Optics

Free or ticketed festival? See how each model impacts funding, crowd safety, and public perception in this eye-opening case study of real events.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Single-Day vs Multi-Day Festival Formats

Single-day or multi-day festival – which delivers more success? This eye-opening case study compares two real festivals and reveals actionable insights on costs, logistics, revenue, and how to keep fans coming back.

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24th August 2025

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Touring Festival Brands: Balancing Global Consistency with Local Flavor

See how festival giants Lollapalooza, Ultra, and Rolling Loud go global – balancing consistent branding with local flavor and thrilling new audiences worldwide.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Municipal/Civic-Run Festivals – Balancing Public Safety, Politics, and Community Impact

Go behind the scenes of city-run festivals to see how they juggle public safety, politics, and community spirit – and discover strategies you can use.

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24th August 2025

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Case Study: Nonprofit-Produced Festivals – Governance, Mission, and Community Trust

Discover how nonprofit festival producers manage events with mission-driven governance and community trust. This in-depth case study compares 3–5 nonprofit-run festivals across the globe – from music to film – revealing their unique approaches to decision-making, procurement, and measuring success beyond profit. Learn how these mission-focused festivals build resilience and stakeholder loyalty, and the trade-offs they face versus commercial festivals in agility and growth. Essential insights for any event organizer looking to balance purpose with practical operations.

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24th August 2025

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