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It's panel time again! Right after Reeperbahn Festival, our CEO Stephan Thanscheidt is heading to the International Festival Forum in London for an in-depth review of the 2023 season. Arch 33, IFF Campus Wednesday, Sep 27 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM With rising costs, bad weather and mixed fortunes, the 2023 season has not been easy. And with a spate of cancellations, the market has proved too crowded for some. But sell outs and busy fields have been in abundance this year, and many festivals have experienced record editions for one reason or another. Just as there’s no shortage of fans committed to their favourite summer festivals, there’s no shortage of topics to discuss in IFF’s big annual round up of the year that (nearly) was. From a very difficult season for bad weather for many, to supply chain problems, stiff competition, new events, and the steady stream of sale announcements, IFF’s conference programme kicks off with an in-depth review of the 2023 season…

To piggyback on my previous post, this is a one minute read that delves into the technology that went into the creation of Sphere that will change the game of arena concerts. #Sphere #ArenaConcerts #TechInnovation #technology #livemusic

Impact of Taylor Swift concerts in Stockholm for STR market. Including some boasting, but cant help it since im so proud of the Guestit teams execution this week! 1. After a negative market development during Q1 in comparison to last year, market RevPar and sold STR-nights is reaching all time high ever in Stockholm in may. Really happy to see that for all market actors. 2. Guestit is outperforming market RevPar by over +40% for the month of May and ≈250% for peak nights the coming weekend. Average Guestit portfolio RevPar during this week is +3300 SEK in comparison to the market RevPar of approx 1400 SEK. It is clear that most of the market actors are drastically underestimating the demand for Taylor week. We are of course very proud to see that Guestits pricing strategy really pays off when demand in high! SEE GRAPH below where grey is Guestit portfolio and red market averages. 3.  25 000 kr/night for 2BR on Södermalm. This is of course an outlier case but one happy guestit customer and property owner reached over 25k per night (!) for Taylor week. Where would you stay when going to the concert? In town or closer to the arena?

On June 1, the world will transform. The beginning of summer will ignite a symphony of warmth and energy. Global festivals will rise, like phoenixes, from every corner of the earth. Lights will dance in the twilight. Music will ripple through the air. Vibrant hues will paint the skies. People will gather, their spirits entwined. Cultures will blend in a harmonious mosaic. Traditions will evolve, breathing new life into ancient customs. The air will pulse with the heartbeat of humanity. This will be a time of renewal. A celebration of life’s boundless potential. The future will unfold in a tapestry of shared experiences. Summer’s embrace will be a catalyst for unity and inspiration. As the sun sets, the world will bask in a collective glow. The season will be a testament to our resilience. Our creativity. Our unyielding drive to connect and uplift. Summer will be a promise. A vision of what we can achieve together. ----- GPT4-generated prompt of the day: /imagine: Cinematic still of a global festival celebrating the start of summer, with people and androids dancing around bonfires on a virtual beach --ar 1:1

We're so happy to see event organizers, performers, speakers, attendees and vendors focus on reducing their carbon footprint. From large international concerts such as the Coldplay Music of the Spheres Tour to smaller GTA based events, we are thrilled to see our industry evolving. Our goal is to be #carbonneutral by 2027, and to continue to raise awareness for our fellow #event professionals. Stay tuned as we will be sharing weekly green event tips in honor of #EarthDay2024, on how you can help reduce your carbon footprint. #eventprofs #meetings #eventplanner #meetingplanner #liveevents #hybridevents #virtualevents #lighting #stagedesign #uplighting #AVprovider #AVproduction #avtechnology #avequipment #AV #avtech #livestreaming #webcasting #video #projection #ledwall #accessibility #inclusivity #sustainability #carbonfootprintreduction #ourplanet

Clubbing culture can be a driver of economic development and cultural growth for a city as Berlin, where 50% of repeater tourists come back to the city for the vibrant nightlife. From today in Berlin with the partners of the URBACT network Cities After Dark for deep-diving into the local policies to support music venues and clubs, with a focus on the models of environmental and economic sustainability of venues which are contributing to urban regeneration and city vibrancy. Organized in collaboration with VibeLab, the study visit is a great opportunity for taking inspiration from the experience of night activists and cultural actors which are making night-time activities a decisive element of the Berlin's cultural offer. While the partners of Cities After Dark are undertaking the first steps towards the definition of their integrated action plans, the examples of Berlin are crucial for underlining the importance of active involvement of night stakeholders in co-defining ambitious, long-term thematic policies and test bold actions on the ground 24HourNation MTL 24/24 Clubcommission Berlin e.V. Musicboard Berlin German Association for Housing, Urban and Spatial Development

Inspire Pinners to create the ultimate festival experience!🎶 Festival season is in full swing and Pinners are more than ready. For them, the festival grounds are where live music, energetic crowds, and vibrant atmospheres collide. That’s why Pinners are 41% more likely to attend multiple festivals this summer than users of other platforms! Be there for these different personas and opportunities: 🚘The road-hitters - see festivals as a welcome excuse to experience new places 💄The style icons -  express individuality through unique fashion and beauty styles ⛺The prepared realists - check their lists twice for rain attire, camping gear and sun protection Want to support Pinners in their plans? Have a look at this short overview of some of the biggest festivals in Germany and contact us to learn more! Pride - dates vary for each city! Rock am Ring & Rock im Park (7.6. - 9.6.) Hurricane & Southside (21.6. - 23.6.) Open Air St. Gallen (27. - 30.6.) Splash! (4.7. - 6.7.) Melt (11.7. - 13.7.) Open Air Frauenfeld (11.7. - 13.7.) Deichbrand (18.7. - 21.7.) Nature One (2.8. - 4.8.) MS Dockville (16.8. - 18.8.) Zürich Open Air (23./24.8. and 30./31.8.) #pinterestads #pinterestforbusiness #socialmediamarketing #trend #paidads #digitalmarketing #digitalmarketingstrategy #festivals #digitalmarketingagency

FESTIVAL CANCELLED EVERYTHING ELSE GOING AHEAD AS PLANNED & SCHEDULED FOR THE #ZEROSUICIDESOCIETY #JOINTHEDOTSTOUR Due primarily to poor advance ticket sales, we've had to cancel the Bootle Festival, sadly. An easy decision in some respects, difficult in others, partly as everything seemed to be in place for a superb Festival. Also, I'd very tightly managed the financials; almost all the Performers agreed to waive their fee; the Lock and Quay generously donated the venue; the total projected costs were sitting around £3,600 so we only needed to sell 180 tickets to cover our costs. It seemed like very little financial risk. So much so, I was even prepared to personally underwrite the Festival. Many of our #Merseyside Partners had said: "With Festivals in #Liverpool, most people buy tickets at the last minute. Many just rock up on the day". But advance ticket sales were very poor, and even direct mailers to those right bang in the middle of our target audience were not resulting in people getting tickets. There was a risk to the viability of the Festival - not the financial viability of the Festival, as that was NEVER an issue - my concern was about having enough people in the venue on the day (eg 500-600) to 'create the buzz' we wanted: for those on the stage and those in the audience. Lots of people told me the Festival line-up we'd pulled together was extraordinary and said they'd be coming...but they didn't buy tickets - at least not sufficient numbers in advance to give us confidence the Festival would be a huge success. I had to weigh up all the data in front of me, take into account the views of our key partners, and take a decision. I took the decision to cancel the Festival. But the good news is that everything else we've planned, organised & scheduled is going ahead, inc: > Sat morning, 22 June, at the #Anfield Sports & Community Centre, hosted by the LFC Foundation and > what will now be our final Tour event, on Sun 23 June, the '#VoicesOfHope Concert with Reflections' at the Liverpool Arts Bar on Hope Street - with an extension, so it's now 10am to 12.30pm (so more music & more #LivedExperience Speakers): https://lnkd.in/eYzs4sag Please join us if you can, to be there with us for the Tour finale. There are only 100 tickets for this one so please book straight away if you want to be there for this very special closing event. Tickets are free (asking for a donation to The Jordan Legacy CIC) Ironically, the original vision for the Tour didn't include an outdoor Festival but it did include 'a Hope Gathering on Hope Street'. I'm somewhat consoled by the thought that, for all of us "in the #hope business", it's rather fitting we finish in Hope Street! Last but not least, apologies to all those in Merseyside whose inboxes have, over these past 3 months, been on the receiving end of my Obsessive Compulsive Enthusiasm! 😬 😁 🙏

What is AVA Festival? When is it? Should I go to it? Click on the link below to have all these questions answered in my latest blog post! https://lnkd.in/edyESFQD

Day 13 of embracing the wonders of life! The festival season has kicked off with full vigor here in the Netherlands, where it feels like the celebration never truly ends. Yesterday, I had the immense pleasure of attending a Massive Attack concert in the vibrant city of Tilburg. It was one of those rare, magical days when everything aligned perfectly: the enchanting setting, the flawless weather, and the electrifying music. What fascinates me most about festivals is how they bring together such a diverse array of people in a relatively small space, yet everyone remains joyful and harmonious. While the flow of beer might contribute, I believe it's more about the collective mindset. People come with the intention of having a good time and connecting with others, creating a unique atmosphere of camaraderie and joy. This phenomenon triggers my curiosity. What is it about these gatherings that fosters such a peaceful and unified mindset? Is it solely our connection to the music, which alters our brain chemistry and brings us closer together? Or is the crowd perhaps less diverse than it appears, unified by shared interests? There could be other underlying factors at play that encourage positive behavior in large groups, shifting our focus towards enjoyment rather than discord. I believe that real change in organizations and society comes from learning across disciplines and applying these insights to our own contexts. I challenge you to approach the weekend with an open mind. Look for moments in your activities that could inspire professional innovation. Train your brain to be observant and associative, and you'll find new inspiration along your path ! On a side note: If you are looking for some cool inspiration for the holiday, check out the Thoughtleader Development book on amazon or at https://lnkd.in/ef34hvjq For more insights, join my weekly newsletter: https://lnkd.in/ef34hvjq #thoughtleadership #festival #inspiration