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In the latest addition to my Festival Blog series for HEL's I've written my top tips and advice for staff when it comes to packing for a festival, based on my experience. Even if you're a seasoned festival-goer, the insights may offer valuable reminders, plus I've created a downloadable packing checklist ??? You can read the post and download the checklist here: https://lnkd.in/erd4tKG2 I'd love to know your thoughts, any top tips you swear by, or if you think I've missed anything!

Springtime is the kick-off of the festival season. Check out this interesting read on how the Glastonbury Festival impacts the local economy. How do YOU measure impact? https://lnkd.in/gu4BW2St #festival #article #economicreport

How to turn a farm into the world's greatest music festival? Of course, it demands a huge amount of money, people and efforts. But the return is absolutely worthy, for the producers, the sponsors and specially for those who build this event or get the ticket to enjoy it. From the perspective of a music lover, I personally think that a festival is a celebration of life for many reasons, starting from the intense emotions and the life-changing experience that it can be. But also because a festival is also a great opportunity for people who: - Build the infrastructure. - Prepare the food and deliver the drinks. - Provide security for musicians, technicians and festival goers. - Offer transportation and accomodation, among other services. This video shows how the Glastonbury festival ("Glasto") is built in 26 days, and also part of its history, from the first edition in 1970 as the "Pop Folk & Blues" festival with nearly 1000 attendants, until today, with over 400 workers and 210.000 attendants. I have not attended many festivals, but I do follow them and dream with enjoying some ones with my kids. Check the best 9 rock festivals from the link in comments (use your browser's translation tool), Which one have you seen in person or would love to go? #musicfestivals | #musicindustry | #musicbusiness | #musicbiz | #livemusic | #music | #musicmarketing

How can ID&T gain a deeper understanding of the next generation of festival visitors? ?? ?? In recent years, the festival market has undergone significant changes, particularly in how younger audiences engage with these events. The traditional festival model, as it was once conceived, no longer resonates as strongly with the next generation. To address this shift, we collaborated with Dutch Gen Z’ers to co-create a new understanding of what makes a festival meaningful to them. This target group values characteristics such as like authenticity, safety, security, and sustainability. These insights revealed exciting opportunities for future events for Dutch entertainment organisation ID&T’s. We compiled this into a roadmap to meet the values and expectations of the next generation of festival-goers. Want to know more about this project? Get in touch with our colleagues Nina Grispen or Tim Ramsche. #festivals #setgreatthingsinmotion #cocreation #genz

...its a journey beyond time Festivals are more than just events—they are profound rituals that offer participants transformative experiences. They serve as rites of passage, providing spiritual and emotional integration moments that can reshape people's mentality, habits and worldviews. These festival experiences unfold in a liminal space: in a time "before the after and after the before." This is what makes festival management a very serious responsibility. Therefore, approach your work, organising a festival, as a sacred craft. Thoughtfully arrange and plan the routes, flows and festival time and pay special attention to creating "non-places" as Marc Auge's concept. And always remember, attendees entrust you with their most valuable resource in this life: Their time. That's why a festival experience is a journey beyond time.?

While updating all those spreadsheets, checking and double-checking the details until your brain hurts, do you ever think there must be a better way to plan events and festivals? Do you ever wonder if other planners are doing the same thing or have a better way: Do they know something you don't? What you are feeling is FOBO - fear of better operations. Suffering from FOBO? https://lnkd.in/gWtByZ7r #eventplanners #eventprofs #conferenceplanners #eventplanning #joievents #eventproduction #independenteventplanners #festivalplanners #festivaldirectors

Publica is a proud supporter of the World Buskers Festival, this festival isn’t just about entertainment – it’s about community, creativity, and the magic of live performance. And this year, there’s one show I can’t wait to see:?The Shift. It’s not just a performance – it’s a celebration of wāhine strength, resilience, and storytelling. The dancers explore four shifts – cultural, stereotypes, mindset, and power – in ways that feel raw, real, and deeply moving. For me, it’s the?Cultural Shift?that really hits home. Watching Māori and Pacific cultures brought to life through dance, personal stories, and even family photos reminds me how important it is to honor our roots while embracing modernity. It’s a reflection of loss, revival, and the beauty of heritage that stays with you. Then there’s the?Stereotype Shift?– an unapologetic rejection of the idea that dancers need to fit a mold. These wāhine are fierce, bold, and so diverse in age, ability, and style. Seeing that represented on stage is a reminder that dance, like so many other things, is for?everyone. I’m excited to see how this show shifts conversations, breaks barriers, and connects people through the universal themes of transformation and identity. If you’re in Christchurch during the festival, I can’t recommend this enough.?The Shift?isn’t just a show – it’s a reminder of what’s possible when we embrace change, lift others up, and own our power and I for one will be there, come join me! https://lnkd.in/gn5c4atD #christchurch #christchurchevents #otautahievents #otautahi #festival2025

Every Makar Sankranti, I get this feeling that it’s not just a festival— it’s a fresh start. It’s like the universe is giving us a little nudge to leave behind what doesn’t serve us and embrace what’s to come. You know how festivals have this way of bringing everyone together? Makar Sankranti always feels special to me. It's that time when the days get a little longer, the air gets warmer, and it’s the perfect chance to hit reset. I love how it brings people together—whether it’s flying kites or enjoying sweets. But more than anything, it reminds me to let go of the past and focus on the new beginnings ahead. This year, I’m choosing to leave behind anything that’s been weighing me down and focusing on what truly matters—kindness, love, and fresh opportunities. Here’s to starting anew! How about you? What’s your plan for this Makar Sankranti? Let me know how you’re making this year your best yet! #Festivals

An interesting article on crowd safety measures at Glastonbury 2024. A surface level reading seems to indicate strong processes to keep people safe. As the article states, and having experienced it myself, a diverse range of acts on smaller tents and the number of people they can attract is part of the magic of the festival. Part of the art for crowd safety is to enable the magic to be created whilst keeping people safe. It’s never going to be popular triggering safety measures but when done properly, should be applauded. https://lnkd.in/ghV8PZDt

Terrific night last night at Co-op Live with my lovely daughter and the still fabulous Take That. But this isn't about Take That... This is about how, after such a shaky start, beset with delays, operational disasters and a PR nightmare, Co-op Live absolutely delivered last night on the thing that matters most, the experience. From understanding the local area - the venue is signed from miles away, to direct those on foot, and counts you down to the venue. To their ways of working with TfGM (a significant logistical partner in running these events) - with free tram travel with every ticket to reduce traffic and pollution, special event timetables and loads of extra TfGM staff to get thousands of people moving in and out efficiently. (Manchester always excels at this). To the little touches. Seats with cup holders, for those inclined to have a glass of wine and wave their arms. Recyclable cups that you can hold between your knees that dont collapse! And rows and rows of ladies' loos! Hurrah! An app that is simply designed and directs you to your, brilliantly signed, entrance and seat. Most unusually these days, they are over staffed. Not understaffed. Helpful people, everywhere. Really visible in their bright Co-op colours, directing, advising, smiling! Doing the things the tech can't do, as opposed to the things the app can do brilliantly. What I experienced then was a great concert, in excellent company, that was hassle free and well managed. But what I'll remember is how the little moments of delight made me feel. It's easy to over estimate how much people care about a product or service. Customers expect them to work and be useful. What brands underestimate at their peril is how to make that journey delightful, - be that well thought out, small moments in the journey or strategic partnerships that really work. Concerts are great. But that concert was great, and effortless, fun and slick. I can't wait to go back. Which I'm doing next week actually....!