Monthly Archives: February 2016

Fire Safety and Prevention at Events and Festivals – Fire Extinguisher Types and Applications
Posted on February 24, 2016 by Mike Hanley in General.
Having the proper type, size, and amount of fire extinguishers at your event or festival is of the utmost importance for maintaining proper fire safety. This article will discuss the types of fire extinguishers you’ll need given what sort of materials you have at your event, as well as how many you should have, and […]

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International Traveling and Foreign Electricity – How to Ensure You Can Plug In
Posted on February 23, 2016 by Mike Hanley in General.
Traveling outside our own country for work, especially as part of an event, tour, or festival, while very exciting, can also present some unique challenges when it comes to being able to use our own electrical gear. Since countries can vary in their voltage, frequency, and outlet type, it’s important that you come prepared […]

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Using WordPress to Develop Your Event or Festival Website
Posted on February 23, 2016 by Mike Hanley in General.
For those of us just starting out with a new event or festival concept, creating the best possible website should be one of the most important initial goals. A user-friendly, persuasive, exciting website can increase buzz about your event, ticket sales, and overall fan engagement. Pairing this with a comprehensive social media strategy (read […]

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5 Certifications for Festival and Event Directors and Managers
Posted on February 20, 2016 by Mike Hanley in General.
Before event and festival season resumes at full strength, here are five certifications to consider for enhancing your event and festival leadership and on-site capabilities. These range from keeping up to date on the latest OSHA safety regulations, from being able to drive a fork or boom lift on site, to being able to […]

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Motivation, Vulnerability and Courage – Leadership Tips for Event and Festival Managers
Posted on February 15, 2016 by Mike Hanley in General.
Given the amount of stress a typical event can bring to its staff, having strong leadership that understands how to get the best of themselves and of their team is crucial. I’ve recently read some excellent books that touch upon some important ideas, and below you will find some powerful excerpts full of lessons […]

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