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Maintaining Ownership and Control of Family Run Independent Music Festivals.

Mid-sized family run independent music festivals make up a significant proportion of the music festival sector. They are popular with festival-goers because of their independence and yet are facing mounting external challenges. How can these independent festivals survive and thrive under the ownership and control of a single family. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 24 June 2026

Music Festival Power Generation in the Next Five Years.

Music festival organisers are under constant pressure to make their events more sustainable and one of the key drivers is the use of cleaner energy. A large-scale outdoor festival needs a huge amount of electricity to power everything found on a site. What developments are taking place that will change how organisers generate power over the next 5 years. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 23 June 2026

The Continued Rise of the Grey Festival-goer.

Over the last 5 to 10 years, the demographics of music festival audiences have shifted with an increasing proportion of festival-goers aged 45+. What's driving this growth and how can festival organisers react to this change to maximise revenue to cater for older festival-goers attending their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 22 June 2026

Meeting Festival-Goer Expectations for Music Festivals in 2026.

The key to generating ticket sales and revenue for music festival entities is meeting or exceeding festival-goer expectations. Consumers are becoming ever more demanding and selective about buying memorable experiences. Creating a music festival that meets expectations can be expensive, what factors should organisers focus on in the future. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 17 June 2026

Auditing the Music Festival Sustainability Auditors.

Music festival entities are under increased pressure to publicly report their sustainability credentials every year. There is a cost associated with doing this, and some organisers can be guilty of greenwashing their sustainability reporting. Auditing sustainability achievements is now common, but festival organising entities want to know who is auditing these auditors? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 16 June 2026

Sponsors

Managing Music Festival Sponsor ROI Pressure.

Commercial sponsors are an essential part of every music festival's business model and provide a key revenue stream. Obtaining any sponsorship deal is challenging for festival entities to achieve, but fulfilling those deals can be difficult. What can organisers do to manage the increasing demands from sponsors to demonstrate clear ROI metrics. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 15 June 2026

Events

Solutions for Late Payments by Music Festival Entities to Contractors and Suppliers.

The global music festival sector relies on a plethora of contractors and suppliers to make their events possible. This global supplier sector is estimated to be worth around US$3 billion but with rising costs and other challenges festival organising entities constantly face cash flow issues. What can suppliers do to mitigate late invoice payments too common in the industry. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 10 June 2026

Anti Crush Safety Barriers for Music Festivals.

The safety of everyone on a music festival site is a high priority for organisers with an increased focus on crowd crush prevention planning. What do festival organisers need to consider when planning and building their festival sites to ensure that thousands of festival-goers in a small space will remain safe and secure during live performances. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 9 June 2026

Professional Photographers for Music Festivals.

Great photographic images help to tell a story and successfully convey the emotion and atmosphere of a music festival. Appointing professional photographers for any large-scale music festival needs careful consideration and selection. What can organisers expect from a photographer and how do they fit in with the event's operational demands. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 8 June 2026

Migrating from Manual Processes to Event Management Software for Music Festivals

Music festival organisers have traditionally used manual processes to plan and implement their events, but these can be time consuming and prone to errors. The emergence of advanced event management software is improving every aspect of managing a music festival, but how should organisers plan their migration from manual processes to a software platform. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 3 June 2026

Dealing with Unexpected Music Festival Site Flooding.

A music festival site that suffers from unexpected flooding can threaten safety, damage to property and ruin the organiser's reputation. Although most organisers will carefully select sites with no known flood risks, there is an increase in extreme weather conditions that can have unexpected results. How can organisers mitigate the impact of unexpected site flooding. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 2 June 2026

Artists

Preparing for Music Festival Artist Cancellations and Tour Instability.

Music festival organisers can be severely impacted by a performance artist's cancellation, so they need to implement robust mitigation plans for these eventualities. Many artists include festival appearances as part of extensive tours, and the increased instability of touring schedules can also increase the possibility of a cancellation. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 1 June 2026

Events

Moving to Continuous Micro-Onboarding for Music Festival Staff and Volunteers.

Most music festival entities are facing rising labour and infrastructure costs to make their events happen. Can moving to continuous micro-onboarding for staff and volunteers help to reduce labour costs and overcome a shortage of specialist workers. What steps do organisers need to consider in moving their staffing to a continuous micro-onboarding model. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 27 May 2026

Managing Community and Political Pushback Against operating music festivals

In an increasingly challenging environment, the pushback from local communities and politicians is impacting the ability of some organisers to get their music festivals to take place. What can organisers do to appease local communities and politicians to ensure that their events take place in the future. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 26 May 2026

Handling Equipment Failures During Music Festival Live Performances.

A large music festival with hundreds of artist performances scheduled presents logistical challenges for organisers. Handling fast changeovers and multiple set ups can push equipment capabilities to the limit, sometimes causing failures. What can festival organisers do to plan for these occurrences and how can they manage and resolve incidents quickly. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 25 May 2026

Implementing Automated Lighting Rigs for Outdoor Music Festival Stages.

The light shows that accompany most main stage performances at music festivals are a key part of the overall experience for festival-goers. A professional music performance with a great sound system is always enhanced by the use of creative lighting. What do organisers need to consider when automating their lighting rigs and what benefits can they expect. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 20 May 2026

Cooling Solutions on Music Festival Sites in Extreme Heat.

Numerous music festivals in Europe and North America take place during the summer months where brief heatwaves can be experienced. Events taking place in Southeast Asia or the Middle East can be subject to extreme heat year-round. How can organisers design their sites to keep festival-goers cool and safe using technology during periods of excessive heat. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 19 May 2026

Managing Sponsor Promotional Teams on Music Festival Sites.

Sponsors are a key part of every music festival providing an essential revenue stream that contributes to their running costs. It is not unusual for sponsors to make demands on organisers as part of any deal, and this can include the use of promotional staff. How can they manage these promotional staff to balance sponsor demands with festival-goer experiences. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 18 May 2026

Preventing Petty Theft on Music Festival Sites.

With many music festivals attracting large crowds of festival-goers they are prime targets for minor criminal activity, especially petty theft. Whilst not particularly damaging petty theft can be particularly annoying for the victims. What actions can festival organisers take to create a safe festival environment that minimises the occurrence of petty theft incidents which in turn improves the overall festival-goer experience. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 13 May 2026

Sourcing Eco-friendly Materials for Music Festival Temporary Structures.

Most music festival entities produce sustainability objectives along with targets and achievements. This can cover a variety of aspects related to running a festival on a greenfield site, and one of the biggest impacts can be how temporary structures are constructed. What are the key considerations for organisers when sourcing eco-friendly materials for them. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 12 May 2026
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