Crew Welfare the Folk Festival Way: Tea Breaks, Shade, and Songs

Crew Welfare the Folk Festival Way: Tea Breaks, Shade, and Songs

Discover the secrets of crew welfare at folk festivals – from humane shift scheduling and real rest breaks to hot tea, hearty food, shade, quiet spaces, and even sing-alongs that boost team morale. Learn how caring for your crew leads to a safer, happier, and more successful festival in this comprehensive guide packed with real examples and expert tips.

Recording the Tradition at Folk Festivals: Archival Audio, Releases, and Storage

Recording the Tradition at Folk Festivals: Archival Audio, Releases, and Storage

Learn how to capture folk festival performances and preserve cultural heritage through archival audio. Get veteran festival producer tips on securing recording rights, hiring field recording teams (with backups), diligent metadata cataloguing, safe digital storage with checksums, and responsibly sharing recorded highlights with the community.