Festival Scene Mapping: Liquid Lovers, Riddim Ravers, and Neuro Heads
Discover how scene mapping – using fan data, bridge programming, and tailored stage design – unites your festival’s bass music micro-scenes into a harmonious, conflict-free event.
Fresh from the Playbook
The latest strategies and tactics for ambitious promoters
Travel-Ready Festival Support: 24/7 Channels and Rebooking Playbooks
Discover B2B strategies for festival travel support, including 24/7 channels, rebooking playbooks, and sustainable travel disruption contingency planning.
Post-Event Festival Site Rehabilitation & Bond Returns
Discover how festival producers rehabilitate remote sites – restoring the land and fulfilling obligations – for a leave-no-trace finish and a return invite.
Curating the Jungle Continuum in Festival Lineups: From 1990s Roots to 2025 Hybrids
Discover how to balance jungle’s 1990s roots with 2025’s hybrid sounds in your festival lineup – blending nostalgia and innovation to unite generations.
Premieres vs Tradition: Booking New Work Alongside Old Songs at Folk Festivals
Invigorate your festival lineup by pairing fan favorites with new premieres. See how to balance tradition and innovation with honest promotion and preparation.
Programming Identity Without Silos: Crafting a Coherent Film Festival Lineup
Break down programming silos by balancing gala premieres with new voices, maintaining a uniform curatorial voice, and diversifying your film festival lineup.
Powering Many Festival Worlds: Microgrids and Redundancy in Event Power Systems
Never let your festival go dark – learn how to build a power setup with microgrids, backup generators, and hybrid power systems to keep the show running.
Lightning and Storm Protocols for Open Field Festivals
Master the essential lightning protocol for outdoor events. Learn the best strategy for a lightning storm, evacuation procedures, and safety thresholds.
Case Study: Year-Round Content & Festival Memberships
Discover how festival memberships and year-round content drive loyalty. Learn from Live Nation, Insomniac, and TIFF about promoter partnership tiers and retention.
Sustainability Reporting for Destination Festivals: Meeting Tourism Board and Sponsor Expectations
Ready to impress tourism boards and sponsors? This guide shows you how to track waste, local hires and biodiversity protection, and package the results to secure their support.
Wayfinding & Menu Board Readability at Food Festivals: Icon-Forward Signs to Reduce Decision Friction
Discover how smart wayfinding and icon-rich menu boards cut decision time at food festivals – leading to happier attendees, shorter queues, and higher sales.
The Value Proposition: What Filmmakers, Audiences, and Industry Get From Your Festival
Discover how to build a strong film festival value proposition. Learn strategies to attract filmmakers, industry buyers, and a loyal film festival audience.