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Emergency Action Plan: Preparing Your Festival for Worst-Case Scenarios

Emergency Action Plan: Preparing Your Festival for Worst-Case Scenarios

At any festival, the unexpected can strike without warning — a sudden thunderstorm, a medical emergency in the crowd, or an accident on stage. Seasoned festival producers understand that these worst-case scenarios, while rare, must be anticipated long before gates open. The best way to safeguard attendees, staff, and the event itself is through a

Risk Assessment: Identifying Potential Threats to Your Festival

Risk Assessment: Identifying Potential Threats to Your Festival

Risk Assessment: Identifying Potential Threats to Your Festival Festivals are vibrant celebrations of music, art, and community—but they’re also complex operations where anything can happen. A sudden thunderstorm, a power outage, or a medical emergency can turn an amazing event into chaos in minutes. Seasoned festival producers understand that no matter the festival’s size or