Practical guidance, tools and best practice for planning and delivering music festivals in New South Wales.
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Festival Blueprint brings together industry knowledge, operational guidance and regulatory information into a single resource for the NSW festival sector.
Designed for festival organisers, suppliers, contractors, government agencies and industry stakeholders, it helps support safer, more consistent and more sustainable festival delivery at every stage of the event lifecycle.
Latest Chapters
Accessibility
Removing barriers and creating better festival experiences for everyone.
ExploreFirst Nations Engagement
Embedding meaningful First Nations participation, partnerships and cultural leadership.
ExplorePolice Engagement
Working effectively with police before, during and after your festival.
ExploreMusic Festivals Act (NSW)
Understanding the legislation that governs music festivals in New South Wales.
ExploreCrowd Management
Understanding how crowds behave and how to manage them safely.
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Medical & Harm Reduction
Protecting patron wellbeing through evidence-based health, medical and welfare planning.
ExploreEmergency & Risk
Planning for the unexpected and building resilience across every stage of delivery.
ExploreEvent Management
The operational foundations that bring a festival site to life.
ExploreCrowd & Movement
Managing how people move, gather and experience your festival safely and efficiently.
ExploreRegulatory & Compliance
Understanding the approvals, legislation and agency requirements that shape festival delivery.
ExploreFood, Waste & Environment
Reducing environmental impact while delivering safe, sustainable festival operations.
ExploreEthics, Access & Representation
Creating festivals that are inclusive, respectful, representative and legally compliant.
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ExploreDeveloped with Industry
Festival Blueprint has been developed through extensive collaboration across the festival ecosystem, bringing together operational experience, specialist expertise and practical insights from those involved in planning, delivering, regulating and supporting music festivals.
A Living Resource
The Blueprint will continue to evolve alongside the sector, with new chapters, resources, templates and updates reflecting emerging issues, industry feedback and evolving best practice.