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Yay, it's Friday!!! If you're looking to celebrate all things fall, check out this link to find a variety of fall festivals to enjoy! 🎃🍁🍂 Know of another? Comment below!

The countdown to EP is on! And while you might be planning the best way to see Billie Eilish, Niall Horan, and Tom Odell, there are a few other things you might want to bring with you. Check out our blog, https://lnkd.in/epuZ-8tE, to help you get the most out of your this weekend! 

My Opinion: Big concert cancellations are because they are seed funded by their long lead release, so organisers can commit to the rest of the sales season with a healthy sales launch. Ive promoted events for the last 30 years, and since covid event buying habits have changed. It's gnarly out there, because you often have to wait for that last minute push before people commit. It sux, but something I hand hold clients with all the time. Punters want to buy closer to the event. You have to implement strategies that reflect their buying habits. Revellers have not understood that their early commitment supports artists and festivals to do what they love to attend, but also secure the festival. Groove in the Moo, Splendour, Dark Mojo......why do you think they cancelled so close to their long lead launch. Traditionally this is when they get enough ticket sales to have the guts to go the rest of the way. It's not about the beautifully curated line ups - Buying habits have changed and the industry needs to change how it structures their business or punters need to support the festivals they love....early!

This is a topic which is very close to my heart. I firmly believe that the love of reading which my parents gave me when I was very young has been the key to my success in my career. It has certainly been one of the great joys of my life. You may think that book festivals are a middle-class indulgence, but if you look at bit deeper at what festivals such as Hay Global actually do, you will see the 90% of the iceberg which is under the water - fantastic work with schools, underprivileged communities and aspiring creatives, in the UK and increasingly across the globe. This activity develops literacy and a love for self-directed reading. It also provides valuable work experience in difficult-to-access careers for young people who are not from a privileged background. As with all charities, it is becoming harder and harder for book festivals to access funding and the contribution of individuals is more and more important. You may not be able to attend one of these festivals in person, but take a look at their websites and you will find a huge range of resources which are available online for a small fee - check out the Hay Player, for example. It is a treasure trove of amazing talks, interviews and performances from many of the best-known names in the arts and sciences. I know most people in my network care passionately about ideas and knowledge as the way to create a better world. Book festivals are a great place to start - and to meet like-minded people. End of lecture - but do take a look and think about how you could contribute. 🙂

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At certain times of the year, especially during the holidays, your school or facility may have extra visitors for concerts, special parties or events. This means there is a greater need for your staff to be aware and carefully discern guests, navigate heightened emotions, or be reminded of the change in routine or natural daylight. Here are four simple yet effective tasks to keep in mind as we enter the busy holiday week ahead. The little steps matter most. For more resources and safety tips, visit https://bit.ly/3TtBEkw

"Great, doesn't just happen!" I am eventually sought out by a lot of people that initiate their conversation with me by saying "We have this great event coming up..."  I know that the vision is almost always greater than what becomes reality.  This happens for all sorts of reasons like time, money, resources...  It is my job to do everything I can to make sure that I meet or exceed the vision that my customer is trying to achieve.  This means that I need to be very over prepared with planning, equipment and a complete understanding of the event.  Running sound and lighting well is the most fundamental thing that we do.  Making sure that we do all the proper prep prior to the event like connecting with bands/performers, knowing who the sponsors are, putting together set break music, pre-event site visit, testing all needed equipment, many more things to ensure that we make truly make this "event" as great as it can be.  In short "great" is very intentional, thoughtful, and deliberate.  Be "great" at what you do.

One of the reasons measuring the social impact of events is such a tough nut to crack is that the impacts differ from event to event. The Ocean Lovers Festival in Sydney is about changing people's habits to positively impact our oceans. How do you possibly compare its outcomes to a community driven music festival that was at the heart of a community's recovery from natural disasters? This coming weekend, the Cobargo Folk Festival on the far south coast of NSW will clock up its 28th year of delivering for its audience and community. Over those years it has provided a platform for locally based talent to start down the path of a career in the arts. How do we judge the value of a festival that has helped launch careers, built event delivery capacity in a regional area, and connected a community for almost three decades? Intuitively they're all extremely valuable outcomes, yet they're not outcomes our Governments proactively invest in when it comes to major events. For anyone within cooee of Cobargo this weekend, head to the showground and be humbled by the community's warm welcome. It's a wonderful example of an event that illustrates why we need to add social impact to our consideration set when investing public money in major events. #socialimpact #economicimpact #events #majorevents #disasterrecovery #community #communityled #majorevents #tourism Zena Armstrong #festivals #musicindustry #musicfestival

Summer is officially here and Chicago has so much to offer! Get your calendars out and try to fit in some of these festivals. There are so many draws for people to move to Chicago. If you know anyone looking to make Chicago home have them reach out to me. I would love to help them get settled. #kassiehoulihanrealtor #teamhoulihan #allthewayhomelove #summerinchicago #yourehome #sellingchicago #atproperties #atpropertieschristiesinternationalrealestate