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A common complaint from festival-goers are the restrictions organisers put on food and drink being brought onto a festival site. Consumption of food and drink is often restricted to vendors selected by organisers usually with high prices. What are the options for festival-goers who wish to bring and cook their own food at a music festival. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 6 August 2024

Post festival recovery can take its toll on festival-goers due to excessive consumption and sleep deprivation. Being prepared and knowing the best practice to stay fit and healthy during a music festival can speed up the recovery process and make the whole experience more enjoyable. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 5 August 2024

Music festivals with inadequate medical facilities for the size of the event will always create adverse publicity, especially if there are any serious injuries or poor treatment. How can festival organisers calculate the medial facility coverage they will need based on the anticipated number of festival-goers in attendance. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 31 July 2024

Sponsors

Traditional sponsors of music festivals have been centred around alcohol brands along with financial services and telecoms. Sponsorship funds are always challenging to secure for organisers but are there new opportunities available form the multitude of Chinses electric vehicle (EV) manufactures keen to enter European and American markets? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 30 July 2024

Events

Part of the enjoyment of attending any music festival is the chance for festival-goers to dance to their favourite music. How can organisers plan festival site spaces that allow for differing needs to allow for dance areas in addition to sitting and standing zones for those that prefer not to dance. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 29 July 2024

In the current economic climate does it make sense to move a multi-day music festival to a single day event? The occurrence of this happening may increase in the near future because there are numerous business reasons why this is advantageous to music festival organisers and owners. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 24 July 2024

It’s not just artists, festival-goers and organising staff that attend music festivals, there are also likely to be a plethora of industry professionals present too. With so many musicians and their support crews in one place a music festival makes an ideal environment for industry professionals to network and create new beneficial relationships. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 23 July 2024

Vendors

A popular music festival may have hundreds of vendors booked to service the anticipated number of festival-goers. The efficient site scheduling of so many vendors is a crucial part of the festival build up and breakdown process. What are the key factors that organisers need to consider in their vendor planning and scheduling logistics.  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 22 July 2024

Events

A dedicated dispensing pharmacy on a music festival site is not that common as most medical ailments will be managed by on-site medical facilities. With a festival attracting large audiences some organisers may find it necessary to have a dispensing pharmacy on site. How would this work and what are the key considerations for organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Thursday 18 July 2024

Stage construction is a vital element of any music festival site build, and advancements in technology will probably make life easier for festival organisers. Balancing costs against durability and time constraints for stage rigging can be challenging for organisers but what technology changes are taking place that will have a positive impact for the future.

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Andy Robertson - Tuesday 16 July 2024

Volunteers

Volunteers are an essential part of every music festival and have been for decades. Festival organisers invest considerable resources on recruiting, training and maintaining their volunteers every year. For this reason, it is imperative that organisers do their best to motivate volunteers ensuring that they return in following years. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 15 July 2024

Events

There have been numerous cancellations in the music festival sector this year with a variety of reasons cited by organisers. Some have been postponed for the future whilst other entities have ceased trading altogether. What should organisers look for when considering their options for event cancellation or closure of their business. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 10 July 2024

Artists

Festival organisers and artists will usually work closely together to ensure that tech riders are accurate, timely and agreed by all parties involved. If there are any issues with delivering the technical specifications requested, it can lead to a multitude of problems for both the artist and the festival organisers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 9 July 2024

Events

With numerous music festivals getting cancelled this year inevitably some with financial problems could go bankrupt. In any downturn there are always opportunities and with some well-known festivals in financial trouble potential investors may be on the look out to acquire a music festival brand. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 8 July 2024

Artists

This festival season has seen an unusually high number of headliner artists pulling out of music festivals. The reasons can vary but links between an event’s sponsors and conflicts taking place around the world have been a contributory factor. What are the consequences of this on festival organisers and how can these sensitive issue be handled?  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 3 July 2024

Events

A common complaint from festival-goers is the cost of food and beverages on a festival site and the restrictions placed by organisers on what can and cannot be brought onto a site. What are the current restrictions most festival organisers place on festival-goers when attending an event. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 2 July 2024

In an attempt to attract a wider audience and generate ticket sales music festival organisers look to diversify their offering and artistic installations are often a popular way to achieve this. For festival organisers new to curating artistic installations what are the key considerations in finding and implementing something that matches their theme and target audience. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 1 July 2024

Some music festival organisers have been struggling to turn a profit as costs rise and festival-goers look for cheaper options. A significant cost that has increasingly been hitting this sector is the need to achieve sustainability goals. How can organisers balance the need to run sustainable events and yet keep their events affordable for potential ticket buyers. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 26 June 2024

Volunteers

Music festivals rely heavily on volunteers to have a smoothly run event contributing to good customer service and satisfaction of festival-goers. Not all volunteers have good intentions, and a certain number can go rogue during a festival causing a multitude of issues. How can festival organisers mitigate the impact of the rogue volunteer. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 25 June 2024

Events

Music festivals continue to have a poor reputation when it comes to the environmental footprint left after any sizable event. Despite initiatives like ‘Leave No Trace’ the challenges for festival organisers in cleaning up after an event remain. What steps can organisers take to minimise damage and leave a festival site relatively undamaged. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 24 June 2024

Ticketing

With many music festivals being cancelled this year the key issue often highlighted by ticket buyers is the length of time taken for refunds to be made. There are numerous factors that can influence how a refund is processed with different organisations involved and understanding these can help reduce anxiety for anyone waiting for their refund.  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 19 June 2024

Events

Sometimes referred to as an A&R Scout these individuals can have a major influence on the career of any up-and-coming performance artist. The A&R Talent Scout’s role is multifaceted, combining artistic insight with business acumen to discover and develop the next generation of musical talent. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 18 June 2024

These competition style events have been around for decades in various guises but are they still relevant in the modern era as a good way to break into the music industry? Competitions can be found in most countries and formats are broadly similar with differences in scale and size but are they worth considering for an up-and-coming artist. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 17 June 2024

For festival-goers attending a multi-day event in a remote farmer’s field they are faced with a choice of staying clean or embracing the dirt usually associated with festival sites. This choice may come down to experience and the style of festival along with ticket types purchased. What are the advantages and disadvantages of going down either route? Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 12 June 2024

Festival-goers regularly complain about congestion and chaos when arriving, parking and leaving music festival sites. Although sheer volumes of attendees are often the main cause of this there are steps that organisers can take to mitigate congestion. How should festival organisers go about managing their on-site traffic. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 11 June 2024

Any sizable music festival site that is built on an empty field can resemble a busy construction site during the build-up phase. This heavy equipment can present numerous dangers to anyone on site at the same time and therefore requires meticulous planning by organisers to ensure the relevant safety protocols are always followed. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Monday 10 June 2024

Experienced festival operational workers regularly leave the industry for a variety of reasons, however, the passion they have for festival work often brings them back to the sector at a later date. Whether it's an absence of one or five years what actions should organisers and those considering returning to the industry take to ensure a smooth transition back to festival operations. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 5 June 2024

Many music festivals take place in little more than a farmer's field usually a wide-open featureless space. Even with the construction of stages and other temporary structures the site can still look a little sterile and bland. It is possible to enhance the festival site’s appearance by the smart addition of flora installations.  Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Tuesday 4 June 2024

Assessing the success of any music festival is so much more than just the financial performance and attendance numbers. Organisers need to assess a plethora of factors to accurately determine if the events they run have been successful or not. What are these factors that contribute to a holistic approach in determining success.

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Andy Robertson - Monday 3 June 2024

It has been a tough year for music festival organisers who have been faced with rising costs and lower than expected ticket sales. This has culminated in a significant number of festival cancellations in 2024. Is it time for organisers to consider a change to a more manageable biennial timetable. Read More ->

Andy Robertson - Wednesday 29 May 2024
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