Festival and Event Organizations
www.AboutFest.com -FestForums – previously FestForward – is a conference and convergence of music/film/food/wine and beer & other genre festivals that will examine best practices in the industry incorporating new technology, sustainability, innovation, safety & collaboration. The discussion will focus on solutions, trends, resources in the marketplace and how to improve the fan/attendee/talent experience.The speakers and attendees consist of festival professionals from SXSW, Vans Warped Tour, Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, SOBE, LA Food and Wine, Austin Food and Wine and leading film festivals. Parties, receptions, an awards ceremony and live music in beau colic Santa Barbara and NYC in 2016 make this a can’t miss event.
ISES – International Special Events Society – Austin Chapter
Pollstar – the only trade publication covering the worldwide concert industry. 
IAVM – International Association of Venue Managers
IFEA – International Festivals and Events Association
Crewspace – Professional road crew network and jobs board
EDM Jobs – jobs board for EDM festivals and other related events
Event Safety Alliance – dedicated to promoting “life safety first” throughout all phases of event production and execution.
Special Events Downloads – online magazine; download top lists of the Event Industry
OffStageJobs.com – the national source for behind-the-scenes jobs in the live entertainment industry
Onstagemagazine.com/ – industry magazine with a focus on music festivals
Bizbash.com – comprehensive Event Planning website
Event Intelligence – the ultimate web-based event booking, planning, and management system for event professionals
Mobile Production Pro – features the world’s most comprehensive online directory of businesses and personnel in the concert touring industries- Roadie Jobs – job listings for touring concert and event professionals
Tour Ready – dedicated to simplifying crew management for theatre, concerts, tours, festivals, and events around the world by seamlessly connecting employers to freelance crew online and on a mobile app. Some of the most respected and knowledgeable professionals in the live event industry have contributed to TourReady’s conception, making it the new standard to find work or freelance crew.
Event Leadership Institute – Progressive education, training & insights by and for event professionals
Virtual Event Institute – offers virtual event training and certification for online and hybrid events and trade shows. Our on-demand training program will provide you with the key skills and knowledge to excel at producing, delivering, selling, marketing, and running virtual and hybrid events. Complete all 9 modules to become fully certified.
EPDweb.com is your online resource for finding event production companies throughout North America and around the world. It is the most widely distributed production directory of its kind.
