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Industry Insights

Field notes and practical guides from the tickts desk, filed under industry insights.

Industry Insights

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Industry Insights8 min read

The Economics of Food and Drink at Events

An inside look at how food and drink operations work at UK events…

26 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights8 min read

How RFID Wristbands Work at Festivals

RFID wristbands have become standard at major UK festivals. Here is how the technology actually works…

26 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights7 min read

How Event Security Companies Operate

The commercial realities of providing security for live events in the UK, from SIA licensing requirements and staffing models to pricing and risk management.

25 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

The Rise of Micro Events and Intimate Experiences

Smaller, more personal events are gaining ground across the UK. We explore why micro events might represent the future of live experiences.

23 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights5 min read

How Birmingham's Events Scene Is Growing

Birmingham's events scene is experiencing a period of genuine growth and ambition.

23 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights7 min read

The Business of Event Production

How event production companies work, what they charge, and the commercial realities of delivering sound, lighting, staging, and technical infrastructure for live events.

22 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights8 min read

The Role of Live Streaming in Hybrid Events

Hybrid events combine in-person attendance with live streaming for remote audiences. Here is what UK organisers need to know about making live streaming work…

22 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

How Urbanisation Affects Event Spaces

As UK cities grow and densify, the spaces available for events are changing. Urban development brings both challenges and creative opportunities for organisers.

20 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights6 min read

How to Travel to Events Sustainably

Practical tips for reducing the carbon footprint of your journey to events, covering public transport, car-sharing, cycling, and more.

19 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights9 min read

The Business Model of Music Festivals

How UK music festivals generate revenue, manage costs, and balance artistic ambition with commercial reality across a challenging operating environment.

19 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights7 min read

How Data Analytics Is Helping Organisers Sell More Tickets

Data analytics is giving event organisers clearer insight into who buys tickets, when they buy, and what persuades them.

19 Jan 2026 Read →
Industry Insights7 min read

The Role of Promoters in the Events Industry

What promoters actually do, how they make money, and why they remain essential to the UK live events ecosystem despite the rise of direct-to-fan…

18 Jan 2026 Read →