Most festival attendees approach their big weekend expecting a perfect utopia of music, friends, food, and absolutely no hassle whatsoever. Rarely does it quite pan out quite so perfectly! As a festival organizer, there are many factors you can control that will influence the mood of your attendees. While it might be more fun to […]
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Whether you’re streaming music festivals, conventions, sporting events, or other types of events, streams have become a popular add-on at events in recent years. Why? For starters, live streaming apps eliminate FOMO (fear of missing out) among attendees who couldn’t attend your event by giving them the option to attend your event virtually from anywhere
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As we noted in our 2020 event trend roundup, event sustainability will continue to have a bigger influence in how events are organized and promoted in the coming years. A core reason behind this trend millennial and Gen Z attitudes and responses to businesses that take stances on broad issues. Below, we take a look
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When it comes to raising awareness about the broad conversation around festival harm reduction and drug safety, few people are as well versed as the Drug Policy Alliance’s (DPA) director of audience development Stefanie Jones. Known for bringing the frank and pragmatic perspectives of Europe to the North American festival scene, Stefanie has been a
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The global live event industry is continually growing and event producers are always on the lookout for new ways to improve the fan experience. Sometimes it’s vital to not only look for what fans like but also what they dislike and what really frustrates them. In our State of Live Report, that’s exactly what we
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As the global live event industry continues to evolve exponentially, event producers are looking for innovative ways to deliver a better guest experience and grow their attendance. The key to this is knowing who your fans are and what motivates them to come to your event. Lucky for you, our State of Live Report has
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Love it or loathe it, VIP is a vital and enduring aspect of the festival experience. Some more egalitarian promoters scoff at the notion that some fans are more “important” than others and focus their attention on elevating the whole experience. Others recognize that some fans want to have a more comfortable experience and are
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Alongside awakening giants India, China and Southeast Asia, Brazil is the next major territory for globally inclined festival brands. With a burgeoning homegrown market and audience traveling more and more, the demand for world-class lineups, production and experiences is increasing every year, and a handful of bold international festival brands conquering Brazil. But as with
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Intellitix partnered with the 2017 Reebok CrossFit Games to integrate an effective RFID technology solution into their operation. “CrossFit came to us really with one primary goal—enhancing the spectator experience. They wanted to make everything about their experience easy, seamless, integrated, secure, and memorable,” explains Brennan Kerr, Intellitix’s Head of Sports. “The move from LA
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— By Ross Gardiner, Contributor — Now in its 31st year, Dragon Con in Atlanta is one of the premiere geek, sci-fi and fantasy culture cons in the world. With a focus more honed on the fan experience than its counterpart in San Diego, Dragon Con has developed a beloved and evangelical following in the
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