Laura Snapes – contributing editor at Pitchfork and freelance culture journalist published at The Guardian, Wire, Financial Times and many others – will, as one of the judging panel for INDIE50, help us shine a light on the people giving up their time and money to create and develop grass roots music scenes around the... Continue Reading →
One of the keys to planning a successful event is leaving as little as possible to chance. It may be true that most of the best things in life are spontaneous, but when it comes to events, expecting the unexpected is vital and can be done through measurement and analysis. Therefore, collecting as much data... Continue Reading →
It’s the morning of your event and all has gone swimmingly – all your hard work marketing it has paid off and advance ticket sales are better than expected. You’ve got a small amount left aside to sell on the door and, at a push, a few guestlist places you can give to those friends... Continue Reading →
Whether you’re a seasoned organiser or an events virgin, you don’t need to spend a fortune to create a buzz around your event, here’s how…
The sight of thousands of ‘80s bomber jacket wearing, cider swilling, sun-glasses sporting music fans descending on Victoria Park, whatever the weather come June, is now a much loved annual event. This year the summer festival staple that is Field Day celebrates its tenth edition with a characteristically forward-thinking mix of up and coming and... Continue Reading →
Whether it’s a gig you’re charging £20 a ticket for or your best mates’ secret birthday party, Facebook event pages are a key part of organising an event these days.
Suddenly, going to this gig looks a bit of a risk. Will you be able to go with your friends? Will you get in? Will it be possible to get home afterwards? For many deaf and disabled fans, this is the experience they face *every time* they think about attending a gig.
Whether using them to interact with your audience, let others know what their missing out on or both, you can post valuable content without taking away any attention from the event itself.
