Playing Your First Music Festival: A mini-guide to performing at open-air, green-field, music festivals

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

Make Your First Festival Show Rock!

Are you playing your first green-field music festival or outdoor show soon? Not quite sure how it all works on the other side of the ‘Artists Only’ sign? Don’t worry; help is at hand.

My name is Andy Reynolds, a concert tour manager & live sound engineer, and I have written this mini-guide to give you my tips on making the most of your first festival slot. I have toured with music acts for more than 30 years. I know how music acts can have a good show at a festival - and how they can mess up their chances by not being prepared for that all -important music festival slot.

A successful music festival performance can launch your music career, while a poor one could ruin it. People rush to festivals hoping to find amazing musical talent. If you deliver a confident, impressive set, they'll probably become your fans. Keep in mind, with every festival overflowing with talent, each act has a chance to win over the audience. It's crucial for every music artist, especially you, to be prepared. But relax, it's all good! This book will equip you to hit the stage like a pro.

After reading, ‘Playing Your First Music Festival’, you will know:


- The differences between a venue show and your performance at a festival
- Preparing your live set for ultimate impact
- How to use your guest tickets to attract industry tastemakers
- The don’ts and dos of selling merchandise at festivals

…and much more.

This guide will give you the lowdown on how a modern, open-air festival works, what you need to do to prepare for your slot, and how to make the most of your time on the day!