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Rarely in recent decades has the festival circuit been as disrupted as in the past 12 months. A confluence of local and global issues — from war to inflation, political unrest to societal shifts — have created a perfect storm for many of these vital cultural platforms, leading to funding shortfalls, staff losses, major PR headaches and, in some cases, cancellation. Amid shifts in consumer and industry behaviour, broader existential questions are being asked about the role and potency of festivals. #Festivals #CulturalPlatforms #IndustryDisruption

This year Flatpack Festival will take place without the Electric as a venue, for the first time in 18 years. The Markwick family who run the cinema have made the difficult decision to close down this week, despite healthy attendances. At the end of March the building’s current lease will come to an end. We understand that a property developer intends to apply for planning permission to demolish most of Station Street - except for the Grade II listed Old Rep Theatre - to make way for a fifty-storey apartment block. This would be a deeply damaging move for Birmingham. You can read why over on our blog, but in brief: This is a building of major historical significance. The city’s first full-time film venue when it opened in late 1909, the Electric embodies the history of cinema in its many chapters. It’s also a living, breathing cultural venue where people gather to enjoy the communal big-screen experience. In order to attract people to live, work and play here, we need to protect and nurture the things that are unique to Birmingham. Clearly this city has already had enough bad news this week. However, if we don’t want to lose the Electric then time is of the essence. We will share any news as and when we hear it, and there will be a public meeting soon to discuss a potential future for Station Street. Read more on the blog https://lnkd.in/e5UinbE5

Here's a simple guide how to pick the right entertainment for your event! 👇 Don't forget to DM me if you are on the search for event entertainment. 📩 #entertainment #eventplanning #event

Everything About Season Passes and Memberships for Theaters and Sports: Setting up, Selling, Redeeming This article and video show you everything about season passes and memberships commonly used by theaters, community theaters, sports, film festivals, museums, theme parks, and many other industries. This video shows you how to set up season passes, sell them, the buyer experience, and redeeming the passes to buy tickets, both by the buyer and by your sales staff at the point of sale. Season passes and memberships are one of the more complex features in ticketing. Each event organizer may have a different definition for season passes and memberships. Most ticketing systems either don’t offer season passes at all or offer a very limited solution. Click here to continue reading... https://lnkd.in/gZSAruDQ #events #eventplatform #eventsoftware #eventticketing #FormalEvent #EventManagementSoftware #virtualevents #hybridevent #EventSolutions #Ticketor #eventprofs #eventtech #eventplanning #eventplanner #onsiteregistration #eventmarketing #eventmanagement #eventregistration #eventmeeting #tickets #music #concert #ticket #livemusic #live #show #entertainment #party #festival #theatre

Everything About Season Passes and Memberships for Theaters and Sports: Setting up, Selling, Redeeming This article and video show you everything about season passes and memberships commonly used by theaters, community theaters, sports, film festivals, museums, theme parks, and many other industries. This video shows you how to set up season passes, sell them, the buyer experience, and redeeming the passes to buy tickets, both by the buyer and by your sales staff at the point of sale. Season passes and memberships are one of the more complex features in ticketing. Each event organizer may have a different definition for season passes and memberships. Most ticketing systems either don’t offer season passes at all or offer a very limited solution. Click here to continue reading... https://lnkd.in/gwXb_GZM #events #eventplatform #eventsoftware #eventticketing #FormalEvent #EventManagementSoftware #virtualevents #hybridevent #EventSolutions #Ticketor #eventprofs #eventtech #eventplanning #eventplanner #onsiteregistration #eventmarketing #eventmanagement #eventregistration #eventmeeting #tickets #music #concert #ticket #livemusic #live #show #entertainment #party #festival #theatre

Just caught wind of some of the incredible plans for Boomtown 2024, across theatre, art, music, tech innovation and sustainability. Always in awe of the boundless imagination and passion infused into every aspect… I often receive LinkedIn messages from event organisers across the world, highlighting how Boomtown has inspired their festivals - I truly believe its one of the world's most creative organisations, fueled by a team that wholeheartedly loves what they do… I want to touch on risk vs reward though; Last year's festival cost close to £20 million to organise, after selling every single ticket, and after all food, drink, and 101 other things were put into the mix the festival sat with a profit of less than £100k. It’s not always that close to the bone but it shows what risk is often involved to build something so unique. The team consistently channels energy into values like respect, care, and joy, prioritizing these over financial gains and rejecting major sponsor offers misaligned with the company principles—an approach that adds even more pressure. But risk is the crucible where big things happen; the greater the risk, the greater the reward, and hearing audience stories, seeing the art creations, the latest sustainability reports, the birth of new music and just the joy it all brings, is testament to that. In the coming month, individual district themes start to unfold, each narrating brilliant and unique stories addressing real-world issues and inspiring solutions. Boomtown's massive network of incredible individuals makes this wonder possible— Onwards to Summer - 😊💫 #imagination #play #boomtown #summer #festivals #risks

Live 5 WCSC: Here's Your Guide to the 51st Summerville Flowertown Festival

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

Springtime is the kick-off of the festival season. Check out this interesting read on how the Glastonbury Festival impacts the local economy. How do YOU measure impact? https://lnkd.in/gu4BW2St #festival #article #economicreport

When going to a Concert, Broadway Show, or even just a night out on the town, here are a few things to consider when choosing your transportation. #concerts #broadway #nightout #transportation #rideinstyle https://lnkd.in/eVTHAWdv