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New Orleans hosts several major events throughout the year, each drawing significant crowds that can temporarily boost the city’s population. Here are some notable examples: ● Mardi Gras: This world-famous festival attracts around 1.4 million visitors annually1. The city’s population swells significantly during the two-week celebration, especially on Fat Tuesday. ○ ● Jazz & Heritage Festival: Known as Jazz Fest, this event draws about 400,000 attendees over its two weekends1. The influx of visitors adds a substantial number to the city’s usual population. ○ ● Essence Festival: This music and cultural event brings in approximately 500,000 people each year1. Held over the Fourth of July weekend, it significantly increases the city’s population. ○ ● New Orleans Saints Home Games: The NFL games at the Caesars Superdome can attract up to 73,000 fans per game1, adding to the city’s population on game days. These are only SOME events, that highlight how New Orleans’ population can fluctuate dramatically depending on the time of year and the events taking place. ** Truly, New Orleans has many other events year round, where people typically book many months in advance. (Superbowl 2024, one air bnb operator stated that their units are booked for the Superbowl already, and they looking at a projected $8000 for the week, not to mention Mardi Gras, with will occur approximately the same time)

BC Live Performance Network has launched an advocacy campaign for the BC Fairs, Festivals, and Live Events (BCFFE) funding program, and we need your support! We offer our heartfelt sympathy to those impacted by forest fires, evacuations, extreme heat, smoke, and landslides, as well as to the communities and individuals. The challenges of producing live outdoor events make this advocacy campaign more important than ever in offering support and stability to those affected. About the BCFFE  Established by the Province of BC in 2021, the BCFFE Fund was a one-time fund that was a lifeline for event organizations struggling to overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic. In 2024, the fund was renewed at $15 million to address rising costs, decreased revenue and sponsorships, and increased expenses. The funds supported 1,172 organizations across 184 communities, making a significant impact. What we're asking for: 1. Establish the BCFFE as an annual fund with multi-year support 2. Reinstate funding to the 2023 level of $30 million per year 3. Administer the fund through a third party for equitable distribution Template Letters to make your own You will find two letter templates at this link. https://lnkd.in/grsE5u57 One for past fund recipients (could also be adapted by Arts Service Organizations). One for patrons of live events and festivals. Thanks for your support!

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞! 🎭🎶 Are you in the business of organizing cultural events or running campaigns in the arts and entertainment sector? Understanding your audience’s preferences is key to ensuring success. With the Romanian National Panel, we offer you a unique opportunity to profile the interests and behaviors of the Romanian public when it comes to cultural events, concerts, festivals, and more. 🎯 Why work with us? Access to over 25,000 panel members across Romania who share their thoughts and preferences on what events they attend and why. Get quantitative data on trends in attendance, popular event types, and regional participation. Tailored research solutions that give you the insights you need to shape your strategy and connect with your audience more effectively. Whether you're planning the next big festival or running targeted campaigns, we can help you better understand who your audience is and what drives them. 🔍 Reach out to us and let’s discuss how we can help you take your cultural projects to the next level!

Our recent analysis of this year's Pride festival got us thinking about other annual events that draw crowds, particularly those that transform city streets into car-free places to celebrate, socialize, and do business. Odunde is the nation's largest African American street festival and has taken place in early June since 1975, centered on the intersection of 23rd and South. We used the same parameters in Placer.ai to understand if this year's festival on June 9 brought more people to the area than before, and found similarly encouraging results: attendance at this year's festival climbed 18% above 2023 totals, with 15,300 people staying at least 30 minutes within the festival area compared to 13,000 last year. Similar to Pride, Odunde draws its audience from across our region and even outside of it. Fewer than 1,000 of the attendees came from within Core Center City or its adjacent neighborhoods. 63% came from neighborhoods across Philadelphia, and more than 30% came from either the Philadelphia suburbs or locations outside of our region entirely. We're encouraged to see annual traditions drawing more and more attendees year-over-year to neighborhoods in and around Center City. Temporarily pedestrianizing streets is an effective strategy for drawing new and expanded audiences to particular corridors and districts while expanding economic opportunity for businesses in those areas. Perhaps most importantly, events like these remind people of how much fun cities can and should be as places with the ability to bring people together to celebrate, socialize, and shop. The tremendous crowds that both Pride and Odunde managed to attract from across and beyond our region are reminders that it's worth putting in the work to pull off big events.

RTE supported 178 arts and cultural events all over the island of Ireland in 2024. This represents an 82% increase over the ten years since the scheme was re-launched in 2014, when 98 events were supported by RTÉ. The renowned scheme – which won the Business to Arts Special Recognition Award in 2018 – also increased the number of supported events year-on-year, from 170 in 2023 to 178 in 2024. The RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme aims to promote attendance at arts events nationwide, and supports the full range of genres, from dance to opera, visual arts to children’s events, literary festivals, film and Irish-language events. In 2023, RTÉ delivered a 30% increase year-on-year in the annual number of campaigns supporting Ireland’s rich and vibrant cultural landscape. The scheme offers dedicated promotion on RTÉ’s television, radio and digital services, and extensive support across RTÉ’s social channels. With production services provided by RTÉ, in addition to promotional airtime, the RTÉ Supporting the Arts scheme is a lifeline to Ireland’s creative and cultural sectors. Extending thanks to all my colleagues who make this happen (especiallly Joseph Hoban) and wishing continued success to all the arts organisations across the country who enrich our lives so much. #RTEsupportingthearts

The first event I did as a business, after leaving the world of music and festivals, was a street festival for a business group that wanted to revitalise its economy. They had a general plan of what they wanted to offer visitors and we set about bringing back a street fair to remind the neighbourhood of the great businesses on their doorstep.  Since then I've done many community events and have learned 5 key components to a successful community event. Make sure you engage your WHOLE community. Be clear on your goal of your event and wear it like a shingle over the shop front. Community food before food trucks. Resist the temptation to book the high end (read expensive) entertainment. Make sure you contact your local Council and find out what rules and regulations you need to comply with. Community events are an amazing fabric of society and anyone can create one. If you are working on a community event, follow me for lots of event planning tips to help you along the way.

𝐔𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐞! 🎭🎶 Are you in the business of organizing cultural events or running campaigns in the arts and entertainment sector? Understanding your audience’s preferences is key to ensuring success. With the Romanian National Panel, we offer you a unique opportunity to profile the interests and behaviors of the Romanian public when it comes to cultural events, concerts, festivals, and more. 🎯 Why work with us? Access to over 25,000 panel members across Romania who share their thoughts and preferences on what events they attend and why. Get quantitative data on trends in attendance, popular event types, and regional participation. Tailored research solutions that give you the insights you need to shape your strategy and connect with your audience more effectively. Whether you're planning the next big festival or running targeted campaigns, we can help you better understand who your audience is and what drives them. 🔍 Reach out to us and let’s discuss how we can help you take your cultural projects to the next level!

10 Major Events to Look Forward to in 2025! As we wrap up 2024 and look toward the future, it's time to start planning for the incredible opportunities 2025 has in store. From extraordinary industry exhibitions to cultural festivals that connect communities worldwide, Redcity has compiled a list of major events you won’t want to miss next year. These events aren’t just gatherings—they’re opportunities to grow, network, and showcase your brand to the world. Head over to our blog and check it out: https://lnkd.in/dCNag-jZ) Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—starting with the right preparation. Where will we see you next year? #EventPlanning #Redcity #ModularConstruction #Networking #BrandVisibility #2025

Delhi Police Issues Traffic Advisory for Upcoming Events Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the upcoming events and festivals in the city. With a significant increase in footfall expected due to religious celebrations, cultural programs, and public events, the police have made arrangements to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety. The advisory includes suggested alternate routes, parking restrictions, and timings for the events to minimize disruptions. The Delhi Police urges citizens to plan their travel accordingly and follow the guidelines to avoid congestion and accidents. Enhanced security measures will also be in place around event venues to ensure safety. This proactive approach is aimed […] Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the upcoming events and festivals in the city. With a significant increase in footfall expected due to religious celebrations, cultural programs, and public events, the police have made arrangements to manage traffic flow and ensure public safety. The advisory includes suggested alternate routes, parking restrictions, and timings for the events to minimize disruptions. The Delhi Police urges citizens to plan their travel accordingly and follow the guidelines to avoid congestion and accidents. Enhanced secu...

Festival Streets ++ [improving communities] Festival streets are temporary or permanent closures of certain streets or sections of streets to vehicular traffic, repurposing these areas for community gatherings, events, and festive activities. This approach is often integrated into urban design to enhance the vibrancy of public spaces and foster social interaction. Festival streets can accommodate a variety of events, such as fairs, festivals, outdoor dining, concerts, and art exhibitions, adapting to the needs of the community. -- Local businesses can benefit from increased foot traffic during events on festival streets, leading to higher sales and visibility.