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Folk Festivals: The Ultimate Production Guide

Plan an unforgettable folk festival that honors tradition and delights all ages. Learn expert strategies for funding, inclusive programming, safety, and creating a magical community experience that keeps fans coming back.

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Plan an unforgettable folk festival that honors tradition and delights all ages.

Plan an unforgettable folk festival that honors tradition and delights all ages. Learn expert strategies for funding, inclusive programming, safety, and creating a magical community experience that keeps fans coming back.

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Year-Round Folk Festivals: Pop-Ups, Sessions, and Digital Archives

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Year-Round Folk Festivals: Pop-Ups, Sessions, and Digital Archives

Succession Planning: Passing the Festival to New Hands

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Discover how legendary folk festivals ensure their legacy lives on from one generation to the next. This in-depth guide shares real-world succession planning tips – from documenting playbooks and contacts to grooming new leaders and codifying core values – all to help festival producers pass the torch smoothly. Learn how to rotate roles to avoid burnout and celebrate leadership handovers as proud milestones, not crises, with examples from Glastonbury, Newport Folk, Woodford and more.

Succession Planning: Passing the Festival to New Hands

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Post-Festival Thank-Yous: Rituals, Reports, and Listening Sessions

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Savvy festival producers don’t stop when the show ends. They swiftly thank stakeholders and turn honest feedback into trust for a better festival next year.

Post-Festival Thank-Yous: Rituals, Reports, and Listening Sessions

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Metrics That Matter: Participation, Learning, and Community Impact at Folk Festivals

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Ticket sales don’t tell the whole story. Uncover how folk festivals measure success with participation, learning, and community impact – and use those insights to make your festival thrive.

Metrics That Matter: Participation, Learning, and Community Impact at Folk Festivals

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

The Festival After-Movie That Feels Like Home: Editing and Rights

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Learn how to craft a folk festival after-movie that truly feels like home. From capturing intimate faces, hands, and crafts to navigating music rights, warm storytelling edits over hype, generous captions/credits, and smart post-event release timing – discover veteran festival producer tips to keep the magic and community spirit alive long after the final encore.

The Festival After-Movie That Feels Like Home: Editing and Rights

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Greenroom Etiquette for Jam-Ready Artists at Folk Festivals

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Yes, you can have late-night jam sessions *and* quiet time backstage. Discover how smart scheduling and respectful etiquette keep your folk festival greenroom harmonious and jam-friendly.

Greenroom Etiquette for Jam-Ready Artists at Folk Festivals

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Fire Traditions Without Flames: Light, Sound, and Story in Folk Festivals

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Fire traditions without flames? See how festival producers use lights, drums & storytelling to create safe, awe-inspiring rituals – all of the awe, none of the smoke.

Fire Traditions Without Flames: Light, Sound, and Story in Folk Festivals

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Procession Safety in Folk Festivals: Giants, Puppets, and Pyro Alternatives

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Safe routes and flame-free effects – discover how festival pros parade giant puppets without a hitch, keeping folk festival processions safe and spectacular.

Procession Safety in Folk Festivals: Giants, Puppets, and Pyro Alternatives

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Cross-Cultural Collaborations in Folk Festivals: Rehearsals, Rights, and Respect

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Unlock expert advice on producing cross-cultural collaborations at folk festivals. Learn how to schedule ample rehearsals with translators, clarify authorship and royalties, engage cultural mentors, present shared creations (not token samples), and document the journey. A veteran festival producer shares real examples and actionable tips to ensure collaborations are respectful, equitable, and inspiring.

Cross-Cultural Collaborations in Folk Festivals: Rehearsals, Rights, and Respect

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Queer Folk Festivals: Inclusion, Safety, and Spotlighting Underheard Voices

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Make your folk festival inclusive: book LGBTQ+ artists, create safe spaces, train staff, crack down on harassment, and ensure every attendee feels welcome.

Queer Folk Festivals: Inclusion, Safety, and Spotlighting Underheard Voices

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Interfaith and Secular Balance in Folk Festival Programming

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How can folk festivals celebrate sacred traditions without alienating anyone? Discover expert, actionable tips for balancing interfaith content with a welcoming secular festival vibe – from diverse programming and clear content warnings to fostering dialogue over debate. A veteran festival producer shares real examples and lessons to keep your folk festival inclusive, inspiring, and comfortable for all.

Interfaith and Secular Balance in Folk Festival Programming

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

Honouring Elders at Folk Festivals: Access, Seating, and Stage Moments

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Discover how to honour elders at folk festivals – from accessible seating to special stage moments – and preserve their stories for an unforgettable event.

Honouring Elders at Folk Festivals: Access, Seating, and Stage Moments

Ticket Fairy Aug 25 2025

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