Edinburgh Napier University

  Festival planning is not like day-to-day business in an office! Imagine an umbrella shared by several people: that’s how a festival works! Festivals are a collaboration of different organisations, people and enterprises working cohesively on the same vision, mission and objectives. Therefore, having a defining structure is essential to ensure that all stakeholders work according to the festival manager’s set plan. This toolkit is a systematic guide to understanding Business Planning and Governance when starting a festival.