Hydration & Heat at Human Scale: Keeping Festival Attendees Safe and Cool
See how top festival producers beat the heat – from free water at every stage to shifting high-energy acts into cooler hours – so everyone stays cool and safe.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Laser Variances and Audience Scanning Ethics at Bass Music Festivals
Learn how festival organizers safely deploy professional laser show systems, secure FDA variances, and manage audience scanning ethics at dubstep and bass events.
Sound Management at Festivals: Keeping Neighbours with Early Bedtimes Happy
Top festival organisers share their secrets for keeping noise down and neighbours happy — from inward-facing stages to cardioid subs and more.
Little Steps Mobility Routes: Making Family Festivals Easy to Explore
Turn festival treks into relaxing family strolls via ‘Little Steps’ mobility routes. Gentle, shaded paths with breaks and kid-paced signage make festivals family-friendly.
Amnesty and Searches: Festival Safety Without Humiliation
Learn expert festival security strategies for bag searches, amnesty bins, and harm reduction. Discover the 6 actions to take when prohibited items are found.
Recording and Archiving Reggae Festival Performances with Respect
Learn to secure artist consent, preserve recordings safely, and share the music with the community so your reggae festival’s legacy lives on.
Sun-Smart Family Festivals: Shade, SPF, and Cooling Comfort
Make your festival sun-safe and family-friendly! Pro tips on sunscreen stations, shade, and misting fans will keep your crowd cool and safe even in the heat.
Multilingual Marketing to Diverse Communities: Transcreate, Don’t Just Translate, to Reach Cuisines’ Home Audiences for a Food Festival
Learn how multilingual marketing and transcreation can skyrocket your food festival’s success by engaging diverse communities in their own languages and cultures.
Shelter-in-Place vs Evacuation at Festivals: Choosing Under Stress
Evacuate or shelter? A festival emergency demands an instant decision. Learn from real festival crises and discover practical tactics to make life-saving calls.
Accessibility in Loud, Uneven Festival Environments
Discover expert B2B strategies for festival accessibility. Learn how promoters can implement viewing platforms, sensory zones, and inclusive event design.
Film Festival Booth Staffing & Escalation: Ensuring Flawless Screenings
Keep your festival screenings glitch-free with expert booth staffing and a fail-safe escalation plan. Learn veteran tips to prevent show-stopping issues.
Energy Transition in Festivals: Quiet Power for Story-Heavy Spaces
Discover how festival organizers transition to quiet, sustainable energy. Learn B2B strategies for battery hybrids, HVO fuel, and green festival power management.