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 guidesHow to Avoid Queues at Arena Events
Practical tips for avoiding queues at UK arena events, covering entry, concessions, toilets, merchandise…
What Happens When a Headliner Cancels
If the main act at an event pulls out, do you have the right to a refund?
Standon Calling Festival Guide: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to Standon Calling, Hertfordshire's family-friendly festival with music, comedy, swimming, and fancy dress traditions in a gorgeous country estate setting.
Charity Sport Events: Ticketing for Fundraisers
Ticketing guide for charity sporting events and fundraisers.
Community Engagement Through Events
How events build and strengthen local communities.
How to Reduce Food Waste at Events
Practical strategies for minimising food waste at events, from accurate demand forecasting to surplus redistribution and composting.
How to Calculate Your Break-Even Ticket Price
A step-by-step guide to calculating the minimum ticket price you need to cover costs, with worked examples for different UK event types.
The Business of Sports Hospitality
How sports hospitality generates premium revenue at UK sporting events, from corporate boxes and fine dining to matchday experiences and the growing demand…
How Event Cancellation Insurance Works
A guide to event cancellation insurance in the UK, covering what it protects against, how policies are structured, what is typically excluded…
Guide to Running Church and Faith Community Events
Practical advice on organising events for churches and faith communities, covering fetes, concerts, suppers, interfaith gatherings, safeguarding, and engaging the wider community.
How to Recover Lost Property from Event Venues
Left something behind at a gig, festival, or event? Here is a practical guide to recovering lost property from UK event venues…
The Rise of Augmented Reality at Live Events
Augmented reality is finding practical applications at live events, from interactive stage visuals to wayfinding and enhanced merchandise.
