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Summertime is festival time! 🎶 But planning the next trip to see your idol can be a hassle. That's why we did the research for you and share some tips on how to enjoy your favorite music in a sustainable way: https://lnkd.in/gZA5pkxv Here are some actionable items  Plan your experience: - When and where is the concert? Could you extend your stay or combine the event with your summer holidays close to the festival? This does not only support the environment but also reduces your budget and time commitment if you do not have to leave home twice.  - Are you traveling with a group? When choosing the train, check if your region offers reduced fares for group tickets. - What are you not allowed to bring to the venue? Leave items like these at home to save the environment from further trash and you from losing your favorite companions that are living in your bagpack. - Check if bringing reusable cups, bottles, dishes, and leftover boxes is an option. There are many more aspects you can read about in our blog article. Enjoy your festival and inspire others! #Festival #Summer #SustainableLiving #MusicLovers #Travel #Vacation #Holidays 

Navigating Challenges: The Festival Scene in 2024! The recent report on the cancellation of yet alone 72 UK festivals in 2024 highlights the significant challenges our industry continues to face. Rising costs, reduced disposable income, and shifting audience preferences are reshaping the live event landscape. At Cosmopop, we recognize these hurdles but also see opportunities for innovation and resilience. By focusing on creating exceptional, value-driven experiences, automate processes and leveraging collaborations, we aim to navigate these complexities and continue to thrive. Now, more than ever, it’s vital for the music and festival community to share knowledge, support one another, and adapt to ensure the future of live music remains vibrant. How do you think our industry can best respond to these challenges? Let’s discuss! https://lnkd.in/eYCi3VDH

A recent Los Angeles Times article shined a spotlight on how the creators of the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival are stepping up their game to revitalize San Francisco’s cultural heartbeat. Here are some key takeaways: 🎤 Festival Expansion: Outside Lands is growing, expanding its reach and frequency to invest progressively more and more energy into the city’s arts and entertainment scene. This bold move aims to attract an ever-increasing number of visitors and reinvigorate the cultural vibe of San Francisco. 💼 Economic Boost: From tourism to supporting local businesses, the festival is making a significant impact on the local economy. It’s a powerful example of how cultural events can drive economic growth and create opportunities for the community. 🎨 Community Connection: The creators are doubling down on community engagement, offering platforms for emerging artists and making sure the festival stays connected to the people who call San Francisco home. 🌿 Sustainable Innovation: With an eye on the environment, Outside Lands is incorporating more sustainable practices, setting a new standard for eco-friendly events. This strategic push by Outside Lands isn’t just about throwing a great festival—it’s about strengthening the fabric of San Francisco itself and solidifying the festival's place as a major force in the world of music and arts. 🎶 #MusicFestivals #SanFranciscoRevival #OutsideLands #CulturalImpact #Sustainability

Well, the 68th #UKCoachRally and #nationalcoachweek 2024 are both over. Our thanks in all directions to all CPT members who came to participate and to our #BCH partner ABTOT Limited. But we can't miss the chance here to stress that for CPT's coaching members, every week is coach week. One high profile illustration of this is how, in just over a month, nearly 20K festival goers will enjoy convenient and affordable travel to #Glastonbury Festival by coach (20% more reaching the summer’s biggest music festival travel this way than they did last year). Official coach travel partner of the festival, National Express LTD has added 34 more departures this year to meet demand, taking the total number of locations served to 109. Tickets include a generous luggage allowance of 20kg in the hold, plus one piece of soft hand luggage. National Express also sets up a pop-up coach station within 100 metres of the festival gates, so revellers haven’t got far to go with their festival gear to secure the best spots to pitch-up. Alongside regional coach services, there will also be a fleet of double decker electric buses on a high-frequency shuttle #bus service between #Bristol Bus Station and Worthy Farm. As we've said here many times, coach is good for the environment as the least carbon-intensive public transport option. So it's encouraging to learn that John Boughton, commercial director at National Express can say, “Demand for affordable and reliable public transport has never been greater, and that includes travel to the summer’s hottest festivals and events." Visit https://lnkd.in/ePDtzkHw for more information about coach travel to Glastonbury.   #AccessAllAreas #DrivingBritainForward

Festivals might bring unforgettable experiences, but they are also leaving behind a decades-old waste problem that keeps growing. Dr. Teresa Moore, Director of A Greener Future , sheds light on this issue in her latest opinion piece, pointing out that festival waste isn’t just a “young audience” problem—it’s an all-ages issue with roots stretching back to the earliest music events. In contrast to events like Act 1.5—where Massive Attack collaborated with the Tyndall Centre to create one of the most climate-conscious festivals yet—major events like Boardmaster, Reading and Creamfields remain mired in waste despite various initiatives. Speaking with us, Dr. Moore explains, “Tent waste is created by all age groups at festivals. For some events, waste has become an ingrained, decades-long part of the culture, and older festival goers have been part of this culture for a long time.” Dr. Moore calls for a shift towards behavioural science and research-backed approaches to break the “waste loop” at festivals, emphasising a consistent, proactive stance on waste management over time. So, what do you think? Can festivals truly break free of this cycle, or is it part of the culture for good? 🌍 📹 : Newsflare

Extreme weather related cancellations in the music festival and touring industry are increasing in frequency, which will certainly be impactful for contingency planning and insurer capacity available. In Las Vegas we've seen large scale cancelations several times in recent years due to adverse weather. Lovers & Friends was to take place on a 37 acre open air venue space...the question is how can we mitigate the risks associated with AI powered tech? While weather monitoring analytics are already being implemented at most major outdoor festivals, we'll need to begin to think and plan differently to avoid scenarios such as these for not just the outdoor live event / festival industry but also for contingency insurers to also remain profitable and viable options for event promoters. While primarily focusing on the vital human safety aspect of protecting festival attendees, artists, crew, and vendors...protection from property damage to equipment, staging, temporary structures can easily escalate to millions of dollars. I am banking on AI insurtech solutions to emerge to the forefront for the solutions needed "Several Las Vegas festivals have been called off due to weather in recent years. As noted by the city’s Review-Journal, in October 2022, the first day of the When We Were Young festival was canceled because of high winds, although it picked up the next day. In May 2019, strong winds shut down the main stage during the Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway; the same thing happened in 2012. Also in 2022, the Day N Vegas festival, which had been moved to September from its usual time earlier in the year due to the pandemic, was canceled due to high temperatures." Variety Jem Aswad Steven J. Horowitz #riskmanagement #contingencyplanning #insurtech #musicfestivals #outdoorevents #projectmanagement #loversandfriendsfestival #weathermonitoring #weatheranalytics #insurance #eventsafety #extremeweather #adverseweather #cancellationinsurance #festivalsafety https://lnkd.in/eRV9rfjT

My Journey at the BIR MUSIC FESTIVAL : A Tapestry of Achievements and Emotions When I look back at my time with the Bir Music Festival, a wave of pride, joy, and nostalgia washes over me. The festival has been a journey, a blend of hard work, creativity, and unforgettable moments. This season was a whirlwind of activity. Balancing artist and stage management, all creative work, and sponsorship management was intense, but it was also incredibly rewarding. The festival's growth and the positive feedback from participants were testaments to the team's hard work and dedication. It felt like everything was coming together, and the festival was evolving into something bigger and better. #ANewChapter  As I embark on Season XI, the excitement is palpable. Each season has been a stepping stone, and I'm eager to see how this one unfolds. The challenges, the successes, and the experiences yet to come fill me with anticipation. #TheEmotional HighsThroughout these seasons, the emotional highs have been numerous. From the thrill of a successful event to the quiet moments of reflection after the crowds have gone, each experience has left an indelible mark on my heart. The camaraderie with fellow organizers, the smiles of attendees, and the feeling of being part of something truly special are emotions I will carry with me forever. #BirMusicFestival #FestivalJourney #EventManagement #MusicFestivals #FestivalAchievements #EmotionalJourney #CreativeLeadership #ArtistManagement #EventSuccess #FestivalLife #LiveMusicExperience #FestivalOrganizer #FestivalInspiration #EventPro #FestivalMemories #LeadershipInEvents #MusicFestivalSeason #FestivalCommunity #VolunteerExperience #FestivalMagic #CareerAchievements #FestivalNostalgia #SustainableEvents

Can concerts and festivals truly achieve zero-waste? Join us online October 15 @10am PT in "The Green Room" for a discussion with innovators leading the way, moderated by Joel Makower. RSVP - https://lu.ma/po4ha5wv Panelists include: Crystal Dreisbach Upstream, Jonah Geschwind Green Disco , Mary McCarthy Levy Restaurants, Meghan Tierney AEG The mountains of trash produced at concerts and festivals have long been a sore spot for the industry. Whose responsibility is it to make the changes needed? Solutions are out there and becoming increasingly cost-competitive, creating new opportunities for artists, venues, and promoters to reduce or eliminate waste while engaging and educating fans. Making these changes isn’t easy, and can require new vendors, contractual arrangements and training of both staff and fans. #musicindustry #sustainability #greenmusicindustry #circulareconomy #waste #refuse #reduce #reuse #recycle

Subject: Proposals for stands, locations, and visibility maps for the World Forum 2027 Sir and Ms. The company Rapandar Productions (CRP) and the NGO 10,000 Problems (A1P), which are the initiators of the Rapandar International Festival, which are different countries that support this event in the national cultural agenda, plan to create a house of culture for world arts and cultures in West Africa, Saint Louis of Senegal, and other countries that already have experience in cultural solidarity and integration. And with the experience of 13 years of publishing and selection of the different creations that were interpreted and produced at the different events. And they come from different countries. We have already chosen 3–4 locations—New York City, San Francisco, California, Los Angeles, California, and Saint-Louis, Senegal. Include people from all over the world, as well as other countries that have already selected who had similar experiences. The opening ceremony will take place from January 30 to February 3, February 24 to 28, March 24 to 28, April 21 to 25, May 26 to 30 (May 11 to 12), June 23 to 27, August 25 to 29, September 22 to 26, October 27 to 31, November 24 to 28, and December 22 to 28 (2027). The CRP and A1P will make you discover the brand new incoming show that whole different people from around the world will show their talent and participate in the economic and environmental for living new lifestyles like cultural, nationalities, entertainment, dance, graffiti, arts, rap music, R&B, African music, rook music, industry, NGO, jazz, pop music, helping people, training, tourism, travel parties, festival food, selling merchandise, car shows, and Night of Comedies. You can start doing your registration for this contact email by emailing sidycompanyaculture@gmail.com, sidy97500@yahoo.com, and companyrapandarproductions@gmail.com. Telephone Office: 00221 78 4620606 Emergency telephone: 00221 764620606. And we will send you a contract to be part of the new family of CRP and A1P projects if you have been selected. The company (CRP and A1P) will make our 9 guest groups, who will perform each evening, between 4 to 5 and 6 evenings per month in 2027. The total number of groups per place will be 72 groups per evening for the entire year 2027. The time of the artists' performance will be from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., once all the artists have been selected and validated by a contract. Our projection has enormously informed and influenced the way we see the world and is still widely used today, particularly in the world maps with the partners we work with. That's why we offer a direct online division on the Internet, podcasting, marketing, communication, and the possibility for people to experience direct broadcasts on television and other channels. Include Africa, such as European countries, as well as the United States, China, India, and Japan, all combined with other countries that are part of our event partnership.