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<\/a><\/p>\nFestivals, though, are changing, evolving and growing. Across Ireland, more and more people are coming together to celebrate unique sounds, interests, and passions \u2013 from underground hip-hop to health and wellness to multi-day outdoor festivals \u2013 thanks to the huge array of well targeted, niche events.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no such thing anymore as one-size-fits-all in the festival sector. Organisers and promoters are finding new ways to tailor packages and offer exclusive passes that cater to their audience\u2019s growing appetite for customisation and greater choice. Some organisers are even adding new categories to their events (think beer tastings and art exhibits at a music festival), to excite more people and boost attendance.<\/p>\n
Technology is also reshaping the industry. Advances in data analytics and wireless technology vastly improve how festivals are planned and managed. Social networks have helped event marketing and promotions, as fans build communities of like-minded friends and share their excitement (and sometimes disappointments). All of these trends are driving significant growth in festivals and events around Ireland, and it\u2019s not going to slow down anytime soon.<\/p>\n
Banter<\/a>\u00a0has joined forces with\u00a0Eventbrite<\/a>\u00a0to bring together some interested parties to look at the area of trends when it comes to festivals and events. Join\u00a0Hugh Scully<\/strong> (festival director at\u00a0Interlude<\/a>, owner\u00a0Coppa<\/a>\u00a0& and RFID and event technology representative) and Johnny Boyle<\/strong>\u00a0(Strategic Director at\u00a0Modern Green<\/a>)\u00a0at the\u00a0Wood Quay Venue<\/a>\u00a0(Dublin City Council, Fishamble St, Dublin 2) on Tuesday May 31. Doors open at 6pm and the Bantering begins at 6.30pm. Admission is free and tickets can be booked\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is the first in\u00a0the Event Talks series from\u00a0Banter and Eventbrite which we’ll be rolling out\u00a0over the next few\u00a0months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" You don\u2019t need us to tell you that the festival season is about to get in full swing. Every single promoter who\u2019s booked a field or a tent for some upcoming shindig will be hoping that (a) people buy tickets and (b) the weather will be grand. Festivals, though, are changing, evolving and growing. Across … <\/p>\n