How To Plan A Successful Music Festival That Everyone Loves

Planning a successful music festival with the correct steps can make the event fun and worthwhile for everyone. When it comes time to planning a festival, we all do what we can to make sure it will stay memorable and successful. Here are several tips on how you can plan a successful song festival without any stress.

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The Evolution Of The UK Festival Scene

Fashion: it’s been at the centre of music culture since way back when, from Teddy Boys to Hippies, Glam to Grime, you only had to look at the UK’s festival season to see these styles being flaunted. And what better way to get you in that festival mood than a crash course in UK festival fashion? River Island have put together a visual history to show how it’s evolved over the years, from Hippies and Rockers to Ravers and Hipsters and everything in between. Who knows, you might even find some inspiration for your look this festival season…

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How To Get Your Band Booked At Music Festivals

How to get your band Booked at Music Festivals

The allure of performing before humongous crowds of screaming fans at music festivals is irresistible for any musician. Unfortunately, landing a festival gig is easier said than done, especially when you are an emerging artist. Nevertheless, landing a slot at a music festival is an achievable goal for any desiring and committed musician. Needless to say, before putting yourself out there, you will have to learn How To Get Booked at Music Festivals first. And let’s be honest, music festival performance slots are hard to come by. Below are useful tips to help you answer the question How To Get Booked at Music Festivals.

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How To Get Booked At Music Festivals

This post was written by Lisa Occhino and originally appeared on the Bandzoogle Blog

Booking a music festival gig is one of the most effective ways to grow your fanbase and grab the attention of industry tastemakers. Earning a coveted slot on a festival lineup is a key indicator that you’re not only an extremely talented band, but also that you’re serious about putting in the work to take your music career to the next level.

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Long Live EDM

By Matt Mannino from Berklee’s Music Business Journal.

The electronic music industry has grown up. Attendances at Electronic Dance Music festivals in the United States exploded between 2007 and 2014, going from 145,000 people to 1.4 million. This has made EDM the poster child for the millennial music industry, for no other music genre or industry sector can compare in performance (a tenfold increase in audience is equivalent to a staggering 34% annual growth rate).

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