Academics want permit authorities to cap festival size. In Europe, they already do

Academics want permit authorities to cap festival size. In Europe, they already do

A forthcoming paper argues degrowth belongs on the table for mega festivals. The more useful question for organisers is what happens when capacity becomes a regulated number?

These are the 50 Best Event Companies and Venues of 2026

These are the 50 Best Event Companies and Venues of 2026

For the eleventh time, eventplanner.net is awarding the Certificates of Excellence to the absolute top performers in the event sector. No jury, no expert panel, no editorial bias. You decide who wins: our community of clients, organisers, and event professionals.

TIP! - Entertainment Checklist for Events

TIP! - Entertainment Checklist for Events

There is much more to organising your entertainment than simply finding the acts that are appropriate to your objectives, target group and budget. You also need to take account of a number of practical matters.

Safe & Secure: When to Consider Executive Protection Services for an Event

Safe & Secure: When to Consider Executive Protection Services for an Event

A major event organisation has many moving parts. If yours includes industry leaders, controversial speakers or high-net-worth individuals, extra security may be ...

Free registration for Festivak '26 Netherlands is now open!

Free registration for Festivak '26 Netherlands is now open!

Free registration for Festivak Netherlands is now open. More than 6,000 event professionals will gather on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November for...

New in Budgets: One Change, Every Version of your Event Budget Updated

New in Budgets: One Change, Every Version of your Event Budget Updated

Linked budget lines in the eventplanner.net event software keep your scenarios in sync while you keep the freedom to make them different.

Print Badges at the Speed of a Scan - New in our Event Software

Print Badges at the Speed of a Scan - New in our Event Software

Every event planner knows the scene. A long table at the entrance, hundreds of badges laid out alphabetically, two hostesses digging through the S-row while the queue backs up to the parking lot.