No Fakes Allowed: Preventing Ticket Fraud and Scalping at Festivals
Banish ticket fraud and scalping at festivals. Learn how secure tickets, anti-bot tools, and resale rules keep scammers out. Protect your revenue and fans’ trust.
All Festival Production
Americana Festivals
Artist Relations & Hospitality
Attendee Experience and Services
Audience Targeting and Experience Design
Beer Festivals
Boutique Festivals
Budgeting and Finance
Case Studies
Concept and Vision
Contingency & Risk Management
Country Music Festivals
Crew & Team Management
Cultural Festivals
Destination Festivals
Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep and Bass Music Festivals
Electronic Music Festivals
Family-Friendly Festivals
Festival Formats & Venues
Festival Sponsorship Strategies
Festival Technology and Innovation
Film Festivals
Folk Festivals
Food & Beverage
Food Festivals
Infrastructure & Utilities
Inner-City Festivals
International Planning Considerations
International Production & Global Logistics
Large-Scale Festivals
Large?Scale Festivals
Legal, Contracts & Licensing
Marketing and Promotion
Merch
Multi-Genre & Multi-Stage Festivals
Multi-Year Growth and Festival Evolution
Operations and On-Site Management
Operations, People & Safety
Permitting & Local Relations
Planning and Project Management
Post-Event Evaluation and Next Steps
Programming & Scheduling
Reggae Festivals
Remote Location Festivals
Risk Management and Safety Planning
Rock & Metal Festivals
Safety & Emergency Planning
Site Planning & Layout
Specialized Festival Types and Niches
Strategy & Positioning
Summer Festivals
Sustainability & Community Impact
Sustainability and Community Impact
Sustainability and Waste Management
Talent Booking and Lineup Curation
Technical Production (Staging, Sound, Lighting, AV)
Temporary Structures
Ticketing and Admissions
Timeline & Project Management
Transportation & Parking
Vendor & On-Site Logistics
Venue and Site Planning
Wine Festivals
Winter Festivals
NFT Ticketing for Festivals: Hype or Game-Changer for Admissions?
Are NFT tickets a festival tech revolution or just hype? Explore how blockchain-based ticketing can fight scalpers and wow fans with perks – and learn practical tips to decide if NFT admissions are right for your festival. This in-depth guide for event producers demystifies NFT ticketing, from real-world success stories to tech and privacy pitfalls, so you can confidently navigate this new frontier in ticketing.
Festival Guest Lists and Comp Tickets: Keeping Freebies Under Control
Discover how festival producers manage guest lists and complimentary tickets to keep VIPs satisfied without hurting revenue or overcrowding your event.
Case Study: Glastonbury Festival’s Ticket Registration System
Glastonbury Festival’s photo-ID ticket system virtually ended ticket scalping. See how it works and if this anti-resale strategy could benefit your event.
Festival Ticket Fraud Prevention: Spotting and Avoiding Counterfeit Tickets
Don’t let fake tickets ruin your festival. Learn how to use secure ticket designs, rigorous scanning, and fan education to ensure only real tickets get in.
How to Use Ticketing Data and Analytics to Improve Your Festival
Learn how to mine your ticketing data – from sales spikes and abandoned carts to RFID tracking – to boost ticket sales and elevate the fan experience.
ADA and Accessibility in Festival Ticketing: Ensuring Inclusive Access from Purchase to Entry
Make your festival accessible to all with ADA-compliant ticketing, companion passes, and viewing platforms – ensuring every fan enjoys an inclusive experience.
Special Festival Entry Systems: VIP, Artist, and Staff Check-in
Red-carpet VIP entrances, dedicated artist gates, efficient staff check-ins – learn how to tailor each festival entry for a smooth start and a memorable event.
Festival Box Office Management and On-Site Ticket Sales
Run your festival’s on-site box office like a pro with tips on setup, staff training, efficient will-call, and cashless ticketing for a hassle-free entry.
Integrating Ticketing with Marketing (Bundles & Promo Codes) for Festivals
Transform your festival’s ticketing into a marketing powerhouse with bundle deals, promo codes, and referral programs that boost sales and fan engagement.
Handling Sold-Out Festival Events and Waitlists
Sold out festival? Learn to handle surging ticket demand – use waitlists and added dates, turn a sellout into a marketing win, and keep fans safe and happy.
Preventing Ticket Fraud and Scalping at Festivals
Don’t let ticket scammers ruin your festival. Learn how to use secure tickets, anti-bot tools, and official resale channels so tickets stay with real fans.