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Radio Plans & Plain-Language Protocols for Festivals

Radio Plans & Plain-Language Protocols for Festivals

Master festival radio communication with expert insights. Learn how to assign channels by team (production, stages, security, medical), use plain-language radio calls, enforce brevity, and train your crew on phonetics & repeat-backs. These actionable tips help festival organizers worldwide keep events running safely and smoothly through crystal-clear comms.

Cybersecurity for Festivals: Protecting Data and Systems

Cybersecurity for Festivals: Protecting Data and Systems

The Digital Festival Era: New Risks to Manage Modern festivals are digital marvels, blending live experiences with advanced technologies. From online ticket sales and cashless payment wristbands to event mobile apps and IoT-powered crowd monitoring, technology enhances almost every aspect of a festival. However, this reliance on tech introduces cyber risks that organizers must proactively

Innovation Showcase: Cool Tech Experiences from Festivals Around the World

Innovation Showcase: Cool Tech Experiences from Festivals Around the World

Festivals and technology have always evolved hand in hand. Around the globe, festival organizers continually push the envelope to surprise and delight attendees with new tech-driven experiences. From immersive visuals to cutting-edge convenience, innovation often takes center stage at these events. The seasoned festival producer knows that introducing a clever tech twist can generate buzz

Open Data and API: Letting Fans and Developers Interact with Festival Data

Open Data and API: Letting Fans and Developers Interact with Festival Data

In the digital age, festival experiences are no longer confined to the event grounds or official apps. Tech-savvy fans are increasingly eager to interact with festival information on their own terms. Many major festivals have started providing open data feeds or APIs for their schedules and lineups, allowing third-party developers and enthusiastic fans to create

Cashless Society: Future of Festival Transactions

Cashless Society: Future of Festival Transactions

Cashless Society: Future of Festival Transactions Embracing a Wallet-Free Festival Experience The festival scene is steadily marching toward a cashless society, where paper money and even physical credit cards could become relics of the past. Attendees already expect quick, seamless transactions – no one wants to fumble with cash while juggling a plate of food