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 Temporary Structures for Outdoor Events
A comprehensive guide to temporary structures for outdoor events, covering marquees, stages, fencing, toilets, and the regulations that apply to temporary installations.
How to Coordinate Multiple Stages at a Festival
Practical advice on coordinating multiple stages at a festival, covering scheduling, sound bleed, production logistics, and keeping everything running to time.
Guide to Power and Electrical Setup for Events
A practical guide to power and electrical setup for events, covering generator sizing, distribution, safety requirements, and working with electrical contractors.
How to Manage Parking at Event Venues
A practical guide to managing parking at event venues, covering layout planning, traffic flow, staffing, accessible parking, and working with landowners.
Guide to Waste Management at Outdoor Events
A practical guide to waste management at outdoor events, covering bin placement, recycling, waste contractors, litter picking, and environmental compliance.
How to Set Up and Manage an Event Bar
A complete guide to setting up and managing a bar at your event, covering licensing, stock planning, staffing, layout, and cash handling.
Guide to Event Signage and Wayfinding
A practical guide to event signage and wayfinding, covering sign types, placement strategies, accessibility, and creating a navigation system that works for your audience.
How to Handle Event Emergencies and Incidents
A practical guide to handling emergencies and incidents at events, covering emergency planning, communications, evacuation procedures, and post-incident management.
Guide to Backstage Management and Artist Liaison
A practical guide to backstage management and artist liaison at events, covering dressing rooms, hospitality riders, scheduling, and keeping performers happy.
How to Run a Box Office on Event Day
A practical guide to running a box office on event day, covering setup, staffing, payment handling, will call, and managing walk-up sales efficiently.
Guide to Load-In and Load-Out for Events
A practical guide to managing load-in and load-out at events, covering scheduling, vehicle access, safety procedures, and coordinating multiple suppliers.
How to Manage Event Suppliers and Contractors
A practical guide to managing event suppliers and contractors, covering procurement, contracts, on-site coordination, and building reliable supplier relationships.
