You can browse the content by using the left hand side navigation panel. The key topics include:

PLANNING
This planning section gives you an overall idea of the things you need to consider in advance to ensure your festival runs smoothly and everything gets done well in time. Information is included about planning, programming and evaluation. A must read section!

ORGANISING
This section regognises the fact that you can't do everything on your own. Further information on forming Committees, recruiting and motivating volunteers and employing staff.

FINANCE
Managing money effectively is a real key skill to have during tough times. Learn more about how to obtain sponsorship and grants.

MARKETING
Ok, so you've got an idea or an established festival... How are you going to get other people interested in it too? The marketing section looks at overall strategic planning and marketing tools like print, publicity and websites.

ACCESSIBILITY
Accessibility section looks at how to make your event accessible to everyone and how to address barriers.

LEGALITIES
Just to be on the safe side... Make sure that you know where you stand in terms of your legal liability and how to ensure 'duty of care' to everyone involved. Also make sure you obtain the right insurance and licenses for your event.

EVENT SAFETY
This is the really chunky section, not scary, just full of useful information and further reading sources on a range of things like planning, facilities for events, risk assessment, crowd control and of course the portaloos...

ENVIRONMENT
Make sure you look after our planet - keep sustainability in mind.

SUPPLIERS
Local providers and equipment hire links.

LINKS
Contact links for Local Authorities, local festivals, carnivals, events and other support organisations.

Please e-mail us if you think we have missed anything or would like to suggest an additional topic.