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Find Out How to Start a Festival With This 10-Step Guide

Brilliant event organisers introduce their own weird and wonderful festivals every year, so why shouldn’t you?

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How to Start a Festival

From setting a budget to hiring staff, discover everything you need to know about starting a festival.
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Set your festival goals

No matter what types of goals you’re setting, your goals should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound).

Set your budget

Make sure to create a robust budget for your festival - including costs for talent, catering, and local authority permits.

Choose the perfect venue

When shopping around, factor in each venue’s cost, capacity, and extra accommodations. For example, what accessibility requirements do you expect to have on-site?

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