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The Top Five Threats to a Music Festival in 2026

The music festival sector is constantly facing multiple threats to their survival, and organisers need to understand the biggest current threats so they can take the necessary counter measures. If any threats are ignored, a festival entity could very quickly cease trading. What are the biggest threats facing the festival sector in 2026. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 18 August 2026

Effective Distribution of Press Releases for Music Festival Entities.

Every day a plethora of press releases and news about music festival line-ups get published in the media, both online and offline. Many of these releases appear on news aggregation websites and are just exact copies of the release. How can festival organisers get their press release to appear in relevant targeted media with additional quality commentary. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 17 August 2026

Support for Disabled Artists Curated to Perform at Music Festivals.

The focus on diversity and inclusion applies to the music industry as it does elsewhere and there will always be a percentage of artists and musicians who are classified as disabled. Organisers may book disabled artists as part of their curation process, but they need to ensure that they provide the necessary support for these artists. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 12 August 2026

The Rise of the Micro Music Festival.

In recent decades, the music festival sector has seen significant growth but at the same time considerable consolidation. Several large corporate operators are dominating the large festival sector whilst smaller independent festivals continue to face challenges from rising costs. This could be a contributory factor in the rise of the micro music festival sector. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 11 August 2026

Mitigating Wildfire Risks for Outdoor Music Festivals.

In recent years there appears to have been an increase in wildfire occurrences which pose a major threat to life and property. Key incidents have taken place in North America and Europe, creating concerns for festival operators in designated high-risk areas. What can organisers do to mitigate this threat and prevent property damage or injuries to festival-goers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 10 August 2026

Managing Coordinated Gate Crashing at Music Festivals.

Most music festivals experience occasional unauthorised entry attempts by individuals but in recent years there has been a rise in coordinated gate crashing where organisers can be quickly overwhelmed. How can festival organisers plan to prevent coordinated gate crashing which can threaten the safety of everyone on a site. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 5 August 2026

Implementing Circular Water Supply Tracking for Outdoor Music Festivals.

Intelligent use of water on a music festival site is a key consideration for reducing waste and environmental impact. Organisers now use circular water supply systems, but how can they illustrate the benefits of their actions. Implementing a robust water supply tracking process helps organisers demonstrate the benefits of their circular water management processes. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 4 August 2026

The Scarcity of Suitable Venues or Locations for Music Festivals.

With pressure from numerous directions, some festival entities are finding it increasingly challenging to secure their ideal location or venue space for planned events. What's driving these changes and how can organisers find solutions to secure their preferred location or venue that will maximise attendance and revenue. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 3 August 2026

Training for Medical Emergencies at Music Festivals.

The priority for any music festival entity is the safety of everyone who is likely to be on the site, before, during and after the live event dates. The provision of adequate on-site medical facilities and the training of appropriate individuals is a key part of every organiser's safety protocols. What's involved in getting everyone trained for possible medical emergencies. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 29 July 2026

Putting an end to Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Music Festival Environment.

Any large music festival that attracts thousands of festival-goers is intended to be a place of enjoyment, community and self- expression. The widespread consumption of alcohol and recreational drugs combined with late nights can create situations of harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. How can organisers tackle these issues. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 28 July 2026

Building Resilience Engineering into Music Festival Operations.

Resilience engineering for music festival operations is more than just a buzz phrase; it is a useful operational philosophy. By incorporating this into planning, festival entities can anticipate, respond, and adapt whilst continuing to operate safely. What do organisers need to consider when adopting resilience engineering for their event operations and planning. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 27 July 2026

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
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