Course overview
This course focuses on the fundamental managerial knowledge and skills which festival managers are expected to master as well as addressing current socio-political and economic challenges influencing the industry. The course examines all areas necessary for the successful delivery of festivals including the financial planning required to realise the program, legal requirements especially those relating to charitable status, relationships with key stakeholders and funders, fundraising, operational management and strategic development and marketing. Successful festival delivery is dependent on rigorous and well-planned operations management as a backbone.
- Festival Design
- Festival Operations
- Festival Execution
Course learning outcomes
- Discuss an understanding of the operation and administrative systems that support festivals
- Apply business and financial management skills in practice
- Explain how to create and maximise funding support for festivals
- Prepare and deliver a funding pitch and its implications for the financial viability of a festival
- Apply effective communication strategies with key stakeholders for successful festival planning and logistics
Degree list
The following degrees include this course