Discover how a ‘security with a welcome’ approach – from de-escalation training to friendly community ambassadors – keeps festival attendees safe and happy.

Discover how festival producers manage medical risks at folk events – from splinters to sprains. Get actionable tips and examples for a safe, fun festival.

Keep families safe at your festival. This guide covers secure kids’ zones, lost-child protocols, and staff vetting to ensure everyone enjoys a worry-free event.

Veteran festival producer reveals how to keep folk festival crowds safe: master crowd flow, remove trip hazards, and plan effective emergency exits.

Get the green light for your folk festival! This guide spills hard-earned wisdom on tackling permits – from shutting down streets to keeping neighbours happy – with real examples and pro tips for a safe, smooth, spectacular event.

Don’t let hidden liabilities derail your folk festival. From general liability & event cancellation to craft demo accidents, learn the veteran tips to insure your “handmade world” and keep your festival safe, solvent, and successful.

Crisis at a festival? See how veteran producers handle crises with clarity and compassion – from prepared scripts to multi-channel updates and quick refunds.

Nail name pronunciations, keep intros spoiler-free, give heartfelt thanks, ensure safety, and run a smooth folk festival – the ultimate MC script guide.

Craft folk festival programme notes that educate without preaching – with plain-language context, credit to tradition bearers and pronunciation guides.

Engage fans before your folk festival with curated playlists by mood or tradition, promote them via QR codes, and watch as listeners turn into ticket buyers.

Promote your folk festival with soul – pitch human stories on community radio, partner with folk clubs and libraries, and generate buzz beyond social media.

Create festival membership schemes that fans love, with early booking perks, VIP lounges and simple renewals to turn attendees into lifelong supporters.