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  • International Festival Forum Conference to Land in L.A. for North American Debut
  • How smaller music festivals keep the show on the road
  • InsuranceFest draws record turnout to Santa Monica Pier

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billboard.com /1 month ago

International Festival Forum Conference to Land in L.A. for North American Debut

The first wave of programming includes a confirmed session with C3 promoter and Lollapalooza talent buyer Huston Powell.

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bbc.co.uk /1 month ago

How smaller music festivals keep the show on the road

Scores of festivals have bitten the dust in recent years, so how do others manage to survive?

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insurancebusinessmag.com /1 month ago

InsuranceFest draws record turnout to Santa Monica Pier

Over 1,750 people from 1,000+ companies have signed up for a packed day of networking and discussions

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omanobserver.om /2 days ago

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The Luminarium tent is seen during the Sziget Festival at Óbuda Island in Budapest, Hungary. — AFP

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thelineofbestfit.com /3 weeks ago

Boomtown’s radical redesign is a watershed moment for festivals everywhere

The team behind Boomtown's 2026 edition tells Best Fit about reducing emissions by 98% and embedding harm reduction into every facet of its enveloping, story-led universe.

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theguardian.com /1 month ago

Hot tubs and £80 rosé: how the mud-soaked British festival got a luxury makeover

Struggling industry seeks to capitalise on Gen Z’s willingness to spend on experiences and comfortIt had always been the great British festival way: greasy burgers and warm beer, r...

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billboard.com /5 days ago

Lizzie Butterworth Is New Australian Festival Association CEO

The trade body's incoming CEO helped shape some of the most significant policy developments in NSW’s contemporary music sector.

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aquariumdrunkard.com /1 month ago

DIY Festivals, Coast to Coast :: Ghost Canyon, Fly Around Fest & Open Melody

Beyond the festival-industrial complex, a different ecosystem is quietly thriving. We check in with the organizers behind three fiercely independent gatherings—Ghost Canyon, Fly Ar...

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catererlicensee.com /2 weeks ago

Free Festival Toolkit Launched to Help Pubs Capitalise on Soaring Demand for Event-Led Trading

With more consumers actively seeking out events in hospitality venues, HEINEKEN UK has launched a new Beerfest Manager's Guide and supporting marketing resources to help and encour...

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edmtunes.com /4 days ago

Surge Startup Shifts Ticket Sales Towards Fan-Powered Ecosystem

Nashville startup Surge turns festival fans into ticket sellers, helping independent events survive without expensive ad budgets or data mining. The post Surge Startup Shifts Ticke...

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theguardian.com /1 week ago

The Guide #256: Norovirus, giant puddles, sit-ins and no beer – how can festivals survive the worst?

In this week’s newsletter: ​As promoters like James Scarlett prove​,​ the UK’s ​f​estival circuit continues to weather each disaster with remarkable grit• Don’t get The Guide deliv...

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thehindubusinessline.com /1 week ago

Live-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies

Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending

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digitalmusicnews.com /3 weeks ago

Is John Summit Building a Dance Festival Fixture? After Inaugural Sellout, Experts Only Stacks More DJs for 2026

John Summit’s Experts Only Festival announces a second wave of performances and immersive experiences for the 2026 edition in September. With less than two months until New York Ci...

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newswire.com /4 weeks ago

Beyer Entertainment Announces Frenzy Fest LV: 20 Original Acts, Three Stages, One Night to Discover Tomorrow's Headliner...

All ages welcome. One cause: expanding youth access to the arts through Positively Arts

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creativeboom.com /1 month ago

Tomorrowland's stunning designs highlight what creativity can add, in a sea of samey festivals

Belgium's biggest dance festival keeps building on a scale most events can't match, at a time when dozens of UK and European festivals are folding for good. If you've never heard...

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digitalmusicnews.com /2 weeks ago

Australia’s Beyond the Valley Sells Out Ahead of the General Sale

Australia’s New Year’s bash Beyond the Valley 2026 has sold out before tickets even reached the general public. This year’s edition of Australia’s New Year’s festival, Beyond the V...

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thefestivalvoice.com /2 weeks ago

The Art of Hype!

The Art of the Hype: How Branding and Marketing Elevate the Festival Experience Written by TFV guest contributor: Sponsored post. When the heavy bass drops and lasers slice through...

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edmtunes.com /1 month ago

Meet the Elements: The Four Forces That Make Elements Festival Unlike Any Other

While most festivals are defined by their lineup, Elements Music & Arts Festival has always been about something bigger. Before fans even step onto the grounds in Long Pond, Pe...

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raindance.org /1 month ago

Does Festival Marketing Actually Work? What a Survey of Indie Filmmakers Reveals

Every independent filmmaker who gets into a festival faces the same math. A publicist runs a few thousand dollars. Press kits, social ads, after parties, travel for the team, and m...

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weraveyou.com /1 month ago

UK live music tourism industry hits record £11 billion, report reveals

UK music tourism industry is now worth a record £11 billion, according to a new UK Music report. International visitors flocking to concerts and festivals across the country drove...

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thelineofbestfit.com /1 month ago

La Noce festival has become the beating heart of Saguenay's music scene

A perfect union of poppies, polka dots, poutine and experimental pop, Québécois three-dayer La Noce might just be the best small festival in North America.

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thefestivalvoice.com /2 weeks ago

Cars + Festivals = One Epic Time!

How to Take Part in Automotive Festivals Automotive festivals bring together enthusiasts who share a passion for cars, whether they appreciate classic models, modern performance ve...

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thefestivalvoice.com /1 week ago

Packing List for Multi-Day Festivals: What Attendees Actually Bring

Packing List for Multi-Day Festivals: What Seasoned Attendees Actually Bring Sponsored post by TFV Guest Contributor. Anyone who has spent three or four days camping at a festival...

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positive.news /6 days ago

Can festivals leave the land better than they found it?

How music festivals are putting land restoration, community action and environmental change on the bill The post Can festivals leave the land better than they found it? appeared fi...

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