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Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this is your go-to library of expert insights and step-by-step guidance. All you need to grow fast and plan like a pro.
How to Start a Festival: Practical Tips for 2025 Organizers
Festivals are where creativity meets logistics. In this article, I’ll share the three most important steps to starting your own festival in 2025, plus free resources from Eventbrite to help you dig deeper.
How to Sell Tickets Online for Your First Event
Selling tickets online doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s how to get it right — plus a free guide from Eventbrite to help you start strong.
How to Sell Out Your 2025 Event (Without Wasting Money on Ads)
Discover how to sell out your 2025 event without overspending on ads. Learn why Eventbrite is the go-to ticketing platform for new planners, plus get free guides on event marketing and ticket sales.
Why Simple Templates are the Secret to Powerful AI
AI works best with structure. That’s why Event Kit’s Word, Excel, and PowerPoint templates are the perfect foundation — no subscriptions, no glitches, just clear systems that AI can build on.
What Does the Back-of-House at a Major Event Really Look Like?
Spoiler: it’s not always slick tech or shiny dashboards. It’s clipboards, radios, sunscreen, hi-vis vests, and a sign-in sheet.
How to Write a Show Stop Procedure for Outdoor Events
Learn step-by-step how to write a show stop procedure for outdoor events like street festivals or roving installations, even without a PA system.
How to Write an Event Risk Assessment in Under 15 Minutes
Learn how to write an event risk assessment in under 15 minutes with editable templates. Perfect for planners who need fast, compliant, professional risk plans.
Replacing Diesel at Major Events: What Can We Learn?
Festivals and events are moving off diesel—but how? This article explores real examples and key lessons from the global push toward cleaner event power.
Quick Start AI Guide: Using Copilot or ChatGPT (with Event Kit templates)
Use AI to customise your Event Kit templates faster. This AI prompt guide shows how Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT can help you draft, format, and complete your event planning docs with ease.
AI Prompt Library: 60+ Event Planning Prompts
Want to use AI in your event planning? This Prompt Library shows event professionals how to use Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT with examples for run sheets, budgets, risk registers, and more.
Why Most Event Timelines Fail—the Free Fix Hiding in Your Run Sheet
Most event timelines don’t work—and it’s costing you time, clarity, and control. Learn the insider fix hiding in your run sheet and get the free template used by real event pros.
First Aid in Theory vs Reality: Why a Good Kit Makes All the Difference
A good first aid kit won’t replace your training—but in an emergency, it can help you remember what to do when it matters most.
Big Ideas, Tiny Budgets: The Event Creative Disconnect
Event creatives are constantly asked to deliver big visions on small budgets‚ here’s why it happens and how planners can push back with clarity.
Why Bump-In Is Always Slower Than You Think
It’s not just about tasks, it’s about people and pressure. Even the best-run events face bump-in delays‚ because logistics are only half the story.
Still Using Spreadsheets? You’re Not Alone
Spreadsheets might seem old-school, but for most event pros, they‚’re still the fastest, most flexible way to get things done.
What Poor Event Timelines Reveal About Our Industry’s Risk Culture
When timelines are rushed or vague, it’s not just poor planning‚ it’s a warning sign about how we manage risk across the industry.
Budgeting for Events: A Simple Framework
If budgets are stressing you out, this simple event budgeting framework will help you take control and make confident decisions.
Vendor Checklists You Actually Need
Not all checklists are created equal‚ these are the essential vendor questions and checks you shouldn’t skip.
Event Planning Mistakes to Avoid
From unclear event briefs to last-minute planning decisions, these common missteps can derail your event before it starts.
Your First 10 Steps in Event Planning
New to event planning? These 10 first steps will help you get organised, stay focused, and avoid beginner mistakes.