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Aug 18, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

Mastering the Festival Stage: Your Action Plan for Success

As a Stage Manager, you're the engine room of the live music experience, orchestrating seamless transitions and quick-fire solutions across multiple stages.

Aug 14, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

Guiding the Vision: Your Action Plan for Artist Management Success

As an Artist Manager, you're the strategic mastermind behind a musician's career, the trusted advisor navigating the complex waters of the music industry.

Aug 04, 2025 Articles • News

Esports World Cup teams up with Crescat

The Esports World Cup, the world’s biggest esports tournament, has chosen Crescat as its trusted production tool for the 2025 event.

Jul 28, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

Hit the Road Running: Your Self-Help Guide to Life as a Tour Manager

As a Tour Manager, you're the linchpin of a dynamic, often nomadic, operation. This guide offers actionable advice to help you master the demanding, yet incredibly rewarding, role of a Tour Manager.

Jul 21, 2025 Articles

Tallinn's Thrilling Stages: Top 10 Music Venues

Tallinn blends medieval charm with modern energy, offering a stage for every story. Beyond the old walls, discover diverse venues, from grand concert halls to edgy industrial spaces.

Jul 15, 2025 Articles • Feature • Upgrade

Who’s on the Guest List? Let’s check Crescat!

Festivals, venues and event organisers are always managing guest lists. At Crescat, we've been busy behind the scenes improving our Guest Lists feature.

Jul 14, 2025 Articles

Ten of Vilnius’ Most Outstanding Music Venues

Discover the diverse cultural landscape of Vilnius through ten of its most compelling music venues.

Jul 11, 2025 Articles

Lisbon's Lively Stages: Top 10 Venues

Lisbon is a city with historic charm, offering a captivating array of venues for unforgettable experiences.

Jul 07, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

An Essential Guide to Thriving as a Venue Manager

As the orchestrator of memorable events, a venue manager is a pivotal force. Your role is to ensure seamless operations, stellar performances, and unforgettable audience experiences.

Jun 20, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

Your Essential Guide to Festival Management Success

As a Festival Manager, you're the architect of temporary cities, complex logistics, and unforgettable experiences.

Jun 02, 2025 News • Articles

Otley Courthouse Becomes One of First UK Venues to Adopt Crescat GO

Otley Courthouse, the vibrant West Yorkshire arts and community hub, has today launched a partnership with Crescat, as part of the Crescat GO scheme.

May 16, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

The Must-Have Self-Help Guide for Festival Team & Crew Leaders

When handling festival crew and volunteers as a Crew Lead, it's crucial to lead your authority, stay organised, keep the festival moving.

May 13, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Artist Liaisons

When handling festival bookings, it's so important to support the artists and the festival, connect the details and understand the needs and keep the show rolling.

May 11, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

The Self-Help Guide for Festival Production Managers

When producing a festival as a Production Manager, it's crucial to master logistics, lead with clarity and deliver unforgettable experiences.

May 09, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

Achieve Conference Management Success with this Extensive Guide

Conference Managers are the architects of action-packed and thought-provoking events. This guide helps you master your next conference.

May 08, 2025 Articles • Tips • Self-help

The Ultimate Self-Help Guide for Festival Volunteer Coordinators

When handling festival volunteers as a Volunteer Coordinator, it's crucial to lead with clarity, organise with confidence and celebrate with your team.

Apr 18, 2025 Articles

Prague’s Grand Stages - Top 10 Music Venues

Prague’s music scene is a rich blend of the old and the new. Known for its deep classical roots—think Mozart, Dvořák, and Smetana—the city pulses with concerts in historic halls, ornate churches, and even open-air courtyards.

Apr 14, 2025 Articles

Dublin's finest music venues: An introduction

Dublin's stages resonate with the echoes of iconic performances, from U2's early gigs to international acts like David Bowie and Lady Gaga.

Apr 08, 2025 News • Articles

Crescat partners with Industry Organisations to launch Grassroots Grant Scheme to Support Venues, Festivals, and Start-Ups

Crescat launches Crescat GO Grassroots Support Scheme, in partnership with industry organisations MVT, AIF and NKA. The scheme is now open for applications.

Mar 25, 2025 Articles

10 of Berlin’s Most Unique Music Venues

Berlin's sonic landscape is a captivating blend of raw energy and refined artistry. From the depths of its techno clubs to the grandeur of its concert halls, the city resonates with its unique blend of music performances.

Mar 07, 2025 News • Articles

Three leading Norwegian festivals adopt Crescat for 2025

Three of Norway’s leading music festivals, Jugendfest, Utopia and Bykalas, have adopted Crescat’s industry-trusted festival production software.

Mar 06, 2025 News • Articles

Heading to 100 Dagar? Meet with Tormod from Crescat

Our Customer Success Manager, Tormod Friis Pettersen is heading to Stord this weekend for the annual 100 Dagar industry gathering.

Mar 01, 2025 Articles

The Biggest Event Organizers and Promoters in the World

If you're looking for the biggest event organizers specifically focused on live events, concerts, festivals, and conferences, here are the major players.

Feb 26, 2025 Articles

The Craziest Artist Rider Requests of All Time

When artists have a show, their agent, tour manager or management submit a rider—a list of specific requests that must be fulfilled by the promoter.