The Dispatch
Guides, field notes and unfiltered opinions for the people who put on live events, and the fans who turn up.
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1,023 guidesGuide to Sound Checks and Rehearsal Schedules
A well-planned sound check and rehearsal schedule keeps your event running smoothly. This guide covers timing, priorities, and managing multiple acts.
Guide to Artist Merchandise Agreements at Events
Merchandise sales are an important revenue stream for artists. This guide covers how to structure merch agreements that work for both organisers and performers.
How to Create Artist-Friendly Green Rooms
A well-equipped green room shows artists you care about their comfort and helps them prepare to deliver their best performance.
Guide to Booking Children's Entertainers for Events
Booking entertainers for children's events requires extra considerations around safeguarding, content suitability, and audience management. Here is what organisers need to know.
How to Build Long-Term Relationships with Artists
The best event organisers build lasting relationships with artists that lead to better bookings, preferential terms, and stronger events over time.
Guide to Artist Payment Terms and Invoicing
Getting artist payment right is essential to professional event management. This guide covers standard payment structures, invoicing, tax considerations, and best practice.
How Digital Tickets Work and Why They Are Replacing Paper
Digital tickets have become the standard for events across the UK. Learn how they work, why venues prefer them…
How QR Code Tickets Work at Events
QR codes have become the standard format for digital event tickets. Here is a clear explanation of how they work…
What to Do If Your Digital Ticket Will Not Load
A digital ticket that will not load at the venue is stressful.
Screenshot Tickets vs Dynamic QR Codes Explained
Some tickets work as screenshots, others do not. Here is how to tell the difference and why it matters for getting into your event.
How to Share Digital Tickets with Friends
Bought tickets for a group? Here is how to share digital tickets with friends safely…
Guide to Contactless Entry at Events
Contactless entry has transformed how fans get into venues. Here is how it works, what technology is involved…
