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Keeping the Independent Music Festival Financially Viable.

The entire music festival sector is currently struggling to stay financially viable, and without the backing of large corporate operators it is the small independent festival entities that are the most vulnerable. What steps can owners of these independent festival entities take to ensure that they stay financially viable now and in the future. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 22 July 2026

Detecting and Preventing Theft Networks at Music Festivals.

Whilst theft of anything on a festival site is one of the most common crimes reported, organisers need to recognise the difference between opportunistic theft and organised theft networks. How can festival organisers detect and prevent these criminal networks from operating during their events. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 21 July 2026

Sponsors

Complex Sponsorship Package Offerings from Music Festival Entities.

Securing sponsorship for a music festival is a core part of every organiser's revenue stream planning, but are packages getting too complex? In an increasingly competitive environment where many festivals are fighting for limited sponsorship budget, the presentation of available packages is crucial. What sponsorship packages are organisers currently selling to potential sponsors. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 20 July 2026

Vendors

Trending Challenges for Music Festival Food and Beverage Vendors.

Any large-scale multi-day outdoor music festival relies on numerous food and beverage vendors in order to meet the demand from thousands of festival-goers. Despite vendor pitch spaces being oversubscribed for many events, vendor operators still face numerous challenges to satisfy organisers, festival-goers and their own profitability. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 15 July 2026

Events

Identifying and Managing Music Festival Staff and Volunteer Fatigue.

A typical large-scale music festival operation can involve hundreds or thousands of workers including permanent staff, contractors and volunteers. The work usually involves long hours in high pressure environments where fatigue is common. Anyone suffering from fatigue can make critical errors leading to increased health and safety risks for festival operations. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 14 July 2026

Music Festival Safety Through Gate and Capacity Management.

One of the most important safety aspects of every music festival is effective gate and capacity management. With some festivals attracting tens of thousands of festival-goers this is an essential part of event planning and operational management. This prevents overcrowding, crowd crushes, security breaches, and avoids delays during emergencies. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 13 July 2026

The Challenges of New Technology Rising Costs for Music Festivals.

The speed of advances in technology constantly increases and for music festival entities to keep up has significant cost implications. Whilst new technology has many benefits, these sometimes require a significant investment. What do festival organisers need to consider when assessing new technology whilst balancing the costs with potential benefits. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 8 July 2026

Ticketing

The Secondary Music Festival Ticket Market.

Ever since music festivals existed, there have been ticket touts who target sold-out events by offering tickets at inflated prices. Purchasing a ticket from a tout is highly risky as counterfeit tickets and other scams are prevalent. Music festival entities are fighting against rouge ticket sellers for sold-out events and are using more ways to control the secondary market. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 7 July 2026

Events

Obtaining a Media Pass for Music Festivals.

Music festival entities like to get coverage in the main media outlets about their events irrespective if it is before, during or after the live event dates. Attendance at a festival for members of the media is strictly controlled, especially as they are usually given an access-all-areas pass, and organisers can be sensitive about what can and cannot be covered. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 6 July 2026

Authenticity is Fast Becoming the Most Important Aspect of Music Festivals.

As music festivals embrace new technology, brand endorsement and more extravagant production and curation, are they in danger of alienating festival-goers? If audiences are moving towards events that feel more genuine and emotionally meaningful, what are the implications for festival organisers creating their next event. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 1 July 2026

Preventing Cyberattacks on Music Festival Operations.

Advances in the use of technology by music festival entities is increasing the risks from cyberattacks. To counter this increased threat, festival organisers should be building operational resilience to ensure they do not become a target. What can organisers do to build a cyberattack prevention environment within their business practices. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 30 June 2026

Music Festival Insurance Balancing Coverage with Costs.

Event insurance for music festival entities is a cost that cannot be avoided because it often includes coverage required for legal compliance. In addition, the multitude of adverse factors that can impact any outdoor festival mean without insurance entities could face huge financial losses. How can organisers balance the coverage they need with the rising cost of premiums. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 29 June 2026

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
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