# Crescat - Event Management Software

> Crescat is a collaborative software for venues, festivals and event professionals. We help you plan, manage and execute – all in one place.

Crescat is a comprehensive event management software ecosystem designed for venues, festivals, and event professionals. Built by industry professionals, it replaces spreadsheets and email threads with a unified platform for planning, managing, and executing live events.

## Product page

- [Crescat - Industry-Trusted Festival Management Software](https://crescat.io/products/festival): Crescat Festival Management Software - An all-in-one solution to streamline your festival production. Advance your artists, coordinate your crew, manage your volunteers, and so much more.
- [Crescat - Industry-Trusted Event Management Software](https://crescat.io/products/event): Crescat Event Management Software - Software tailored for concert promoters and event agencies. No more endless email threads or outdated spreadsheets.
- [Crescat - Industry-Trusted Venue Management Software](https://crescat.io/products/venue): Crescat Event Management Software - Software tailored for concert promoters and event agencies. No more endless email threads or outdated spreadsheets.

## Product Features

- [Dashboard](https://crescat.io/features/dashboard)
- [Members](https://crescat.io/features/members)
- [Running Order](https://crescat.io/features/running-order)
- [Timeline](https://crescat.io/features/timeline)
- [Effortlessly Collect and Organize Crucial Event Data with Crescat's Metadata Fields](https://crescat.io/features/metadata): Optimize your event management process with Crescat's metadata fields, designed to effortlessly collect and store crucial event data. Our customizable templates and seamless sharing capabilities ensure every detail is organized and easily accessible. Streamline your event planning with ease.
- [Mobile App](https://crescat.io/features/mobile-app)
- [Documents](https://crescat.io/features/documents)
- [Shifts](https://crescat.io/features/shifts)
- [Room Management](https://crescat.io/features/room-management)
- [Room restriction](https://crescat.io/features/room-restriction)
- [Soft Access List](https://crescat.io/features/booking-calendar)
- [Event Requests](https://crescat.io/features/event-requests)
- [Scheduler](https://crescat.io/features/scheduler)
- [Accreditations](https://crescat.io/features/accreditations)
- [Public Forms](https://crescat.io/features/public-forms)
- [Festival Sections](https://crescat.io/features/festival-sections)
- [Performances](https://crescat.io/features/performances)
- [Advances](https://crescat.io/features/advances)
- [Travel & Accommodation](https://crescat.io/features/travel-accommodation)
- [Stage Displays](https://crescat.io/features/stage-displays)
- [Centralise Performance Management for Events and Venues](https://crescat.io/features/performances-events-venues)
- [Manage your Event Contacts](https://crescat.io/features/contact-lists)
- [Create Customisable Emails With Your Branding](https://crescat.io/features/email-customization)
- [Report Center](https://crescat.io/features/report-center)
- [Streamline Event Creation with Event Types](https://crescat.io/features/event-types)
- [Invoices & Product Registry](https://crescat.io/features/invoices)
- [Checklists](https://crescat.io/features/checklists)
- [Get Organised with Tasks](https://crescat.io/features/tasks)
- [Handle your VIPs with Guest Lists](https://crescat.io/features/guest-lists)
- [Categorise your events with Tags](https://crescat.io/features/tags)

## Use Case

- [Concert Halls](https://crescat.io/use-cases/concert-halls)
- [Event Planners](https://crescat.io/use-cases/event-planners)
- [Conference Centers](https://crescat.io/use-cases/conference-centers)
- [Music Venues](https://crescat.io/use-cases/music-venues)
- [Music Festivals](https://crescat.io/use-cases/music-festivals)
- [Conferences & Trade Shows](https://crescat.io/use-cases/conferences-trade-shows)
- [Wedding Venues](https://crescat.io/use-cases/wedding-venues)
- [Libraries](https://crescat.io/use-cases/libraries)
- [Church & Worship](https://crescat.io/use-cases/church-worship)
- [Film Festivals](https://crescat.io/use-cases/film-festivals)
- [Nightclubs & Bars](https://crescat.io/use-cases/nightclubs-bars)
- [Security Services](https://crescat.io/use-cases/security-services)
- [Literature Festivals](https://crescat.io/use-cases/literature-festivals)
- [Community Centers](https://crescat.io/use-cases/community-centers)
- [Food Festivals](https://crescat.io/use-cases/food-festivals)
- [Theaters & Opera Houses](https://crescat.io/use-cases/theaters-opera-houses)
- [Tour Managers](https://crescat.io/use-cases/tour-managers)

## Glossary

- [What is an Accreditation?](https://crescat.io/glossary/accreditation)
- [What is 'Advance'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/advance)
- [What is a Artist Schedule/Itinerary?](https://crescat.io/glossary/artist-schedule-itinerary)
- [Explanation of 'Backline'](https://crescat.io/glossary/backline)
- [What is a Booking?](https://crescat.io/glossary/booking)
- [What does 'Changeover' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/changeover)
- [Explanation of 'Credentials'](https://crescat.io/glossary/credentials)
- [What is a Cue Sheet?](https://crescat.io/glossary/cue-sheet)
- [Explanation of 'Date Holds'](https://crescat.io/glossary/date-holds)
- [What does 'Dimmer Pack' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/dimmer-pack)
- [Explanation of 'Dressing Room'](https://crescat.io/glossary/dressing-room)
- [What does 'Event Rundown' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/event-rundown)
- [What does 'Event Technical Director' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/event-technical-director)
- [What is a Followspot?](https://crescat.io/glossary/followspot)
- [What does 'Front of House (FOH)' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/front-of-house-foh): The term "Front of House" (FOH) refers to the area of a venue where the sound engineer and equipment are located to control and mix the audio for the audience.
- [What does 'Get In & Load In' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/get-in-load-in)
- [What is a Green Room?](https://crescat.io/glossary/green-room)
- [What is 'Guest List'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/guest-list)
- [What is 'Haze Machine'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/haze-machine)
- [What is 'Headliner'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/headliner)
- [What is 'Hospitality Rider'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/hospitality-rider)
- [What is a Lighting Engineer?](https://crescat.io/glossary/lighting-engineer)
- [What is 'Line Array'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/line-array)
- [What is 'Load-In and Load-Out Crew'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/load-in-and-load-out-crew)
- [What is a Merch (Merchandise)?](https://crescat.io/glossary/merch-merchandise)
- [What is a Mic Check?](https://crescat.io/glossary/mic-check)
- [What does 'Monitor World' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/monitor-world)
- [What is 'Opening Act'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/opening-act)
- [What does 'Patch List' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/patch-list)
- [What is Press Assets & Press Pack?](https://crescat.io/glossary/press-assets-press-pack)
- [What does 'Production Rehearsal' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/production-rehearsal)
- [What does 'Programming' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/programming)
- [What is an Artist Rider?](https://crescat.io/glossary/rider)
- [What is 'Rigging'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/rigging)
- [What is a 'Roadie'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/roadie)
- [Explanation of 'Run Down Sheet'](https://crescat.io/glossary/run-down-sheet)
- [What does 'Run of Show' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/run-of-show): Explore the meaning of 'Run of Show' in event production, vital for scheduling and coordinating performances and technical cues.
- [What is a Running Order?](https://crescat.io/glossary/running-order)
- [What is a Show Caller?](https://crescat.io/glossary/show-caller)
- [What does 'Show Stop' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/show-stop)
- [Explanation of 'Sound Check'](https://crescat.io/glossary/sound-check)
- [What does 'Sound Engineer' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/sound-engineer)
- [What is a Stage Manager?](https://crescat.io/glossary/stage-manager)
- [What does 'Stage Plot' mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/stage-plot)
- [What is a Stage Timer?](https://crescat.io/glossary/stage-timer)
- [What is a Technical Rider?](https://crescat.io/glossary/technical-rider)
- [What is 'Tour Bus'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/tour-bus)
- [Explanation of 'Tour Manager'](https://crescat.io/glossary/tour-manager)
- [What is Volunteer Acquisition in Live Event Production?](https://crescat.io/glossary/volunteer-acquisition): In Live Event Production "Volunteer Acquisition" refersto the process of attracting, recruiting, and onboarding volunteers who help in running the event.
- [What is AV Equipment?](https://crescat.io/glossary/av-equipment)
- [Two-Way Radios in Live Event Production and the Music Industry](https://crescat.io/glossary/two-way-radio)
- [What are Meal Tickets?](https://crescat.io/glossary/meal-tickets)
- [What is a DI Box and Why is it Important in Audio Setups?](https://crescat.io/glossary/direct-input-box)
- [Lighting Gel in Live Event Production](https://crescat.io/glossary/lighting-gel)
- [What does an Event Production Agency do?](https://crescat.io/glossary/event-production-agency)
- [What is a Pitch Fee?](https://crescat.io/glossary/pitch-fee)
- [Explanation of 'Crowd Management'](https://crescat.io/glossary/crowd-management)
- [What is a SPL (Sound Pressure Level)?](https://crescat.io/glossary/spl-sound-pressure-level)
- [What is a dB (Decibel)?](https://crescat.io/glossary/db-decibel)
- [What is a Production Director?](https://crescat.io/glossary/production-director)
- [What is an Event Organizer?](https://crescat.io/glossary/event-organizer)
- [What is Rota Management?](https://crescat.io/glossary/rota-management)
- [Decoding 'To Be Announced (TBA)': Definition and Common Uses Explained](https://crescat.io/glossary/to-be-announced-tba)
- [What is a Guarantee?](https://crescat.io/glossary/guarantee)
- [Explanation of 'Mains (Sound System)'](https://crescat.io/glossary/mains-sound-system)
- [Definition for 'Manager'](https://crescat.io/glossary/manager)
- [What is 'Production Manager'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/production-manager)
- [What is 'Wedge'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/wedge)
- [What is 'Backing Track'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/backing-track)
- [Definition for 'Curfew'](https://crescat.io/glossary/curfew)
- [What does Equalizer (EQ) mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/equalizer-eq)
- [Definition of 'Upstage'](https://crescat.io/glossary/upstage)
- [Definition of 'Stage Left'](https://crescat.io/glossary/stage-left)
- [What is 'Stage Right'?](https://crescat.io/glossary/stage-right)
- [What is a Light Plot?](https://crescat.io/glossary/light-plot)
- [What's a 'Hold' in the live event industry?](https://crescat.io/glossary/holds)
- [What's a 'Pencil' in the live event industry?](https://crescat.io/glossary/pencils)
- [Festival Production: A Guide to Planning and Executing Successful Events](https://crescat.io/glossary/festival-production): Discover the essentials of Festival Production, the art of planning and executing live events like music festivals and cultural celebrations. Learn about key terms and processes that ensure a seamless and memorable experience for attendees and performers.
- [Event Management Explained: Planning Successful Events](https://crescat.io/glossary/event-management): Learn how effective event management ensures successful conferences, weddings, and concerts, creating memorable experiences and achieving your goals.
- [Understanding Festival Programmes & Schedules](https://crescat.io/glossary/festival-programme): Learn how to make festival programming and scheduling more fun an create a memorable experience for organizers, crew and attendees.
- [Navigating the complexities of Festival Planning and Production](https://crescat.io/glossary/festival-timeline): Discover the essential components of a successful Festival Timeline, from booking artists to post-event activities. Learn how to create an efficient schedule that ensures a seamless music festival experience for attendees and performers. Explore our customizable Festival Production Timeline Template for expert guidance.
- [The Festival Rider and How it Differs from a Standard Rider](https://crescat.io/glossary/festival-rider): Discover the essentials of a Festival Rider, and how it differs from the standard Artist Rider
- [How to manage a Music Venue](https://crescat.io/glossary/venue-management): Discover the essentials of Venue Management, from event coordination and facility maintenance to staff management and client relations. Learn how effective venue management ensures smooth operations, enhances audience experience, and maximizes profitability for music venues, theaters, and event spaces.
- [What is a Runner in the live event industry?](https://crescat.io/glossary/runner): Discover the essential role of a Runner in the live event industry. From driving crew and artists to running crucial errands, learn how this entry-level position is your ticket to gaining insider experience and networking opportunities. Perfect for those ready to tackle diverse tasks and keep events running smoothly!
- [Stage Crew and What They Do](https://crescat.io/glossary/stage-crew): Discover the vital role of the Stage Crew in the live event industry. From setting up and dismantling concerts, theater performances, and festivals to ensuring smooth backstage operations, these skilled professionals are the backbone of successful events.
- [What is a Crew Call?](https://crescat.io/glossary/crew-call): Discover everything you need to know about a Crew Call in the live event industry. Learn about call times, locations, job assignments, and work durations to ensure seamless event production.
- [How to create an Event Itinerary](https://crescat.io/glossary/event-itinerary): Discover how an Event Itinerary can streamline your next event. Learn to create detailed schedules with dates, times, locations, and logistics for seamless events like festivals, weddings, conferences, and concerts.
- [How Avails Work in the Live Music Industry](https://crescat.io/glossary/avails): Discover how "Avails" work in the live music industry by helping venues, booking agents, and promoters efficiently schedule shows. Learn about the process of managing open dates, negotiating terms, and why avails are crucial for successful tour routing and venue scheduling.
- [What does TBC (To Be Confirmed) mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/tbc): Discover what TBC (To Be Confirmed) means in event scheduling. Learn why dates are marked as TBC and how it impacts event planning and confirmations.
- [What does Load Out mean?](https://crescat.io/glossary/load-out): Efficient "load out" in the live event industry is crucial for dismantling and removing equipment swiftly and safely. Learn about disassembly, packing, logistics, and venue cleanup to ensure a seamless transition between events.
- [Understanding the Meaning of 'Hospitality' in the Live Event Industry](https://crescat.io/glossary/hospitality): Discover the essential role of good Hospitality in live event production and the music industry, focusing on accommodations, transportation, catering, and overall comfort for artists and performers. Learn how delivering on a Hospitality Rider ensures a stress-free experience, allowing performers to shine on stage.
- [The importance of proper Infrastructure to Live Event Production](https://crescat.io/glossary/infrastructure): Discover the critical role of infrastructure in live event production, encompassing venues, sound systems, lighting, and logistics. Learn how robust infrastructure ensures seamless and successful events.
- [What's a 'Line Check' and Why Is It Important to a Live Event?](https://crescat.io/glossary/line-check): Ensure flawless live event audio with a thorough Line Check. Discover how audio engineers test each sound system channel to balance sound levels and prevent technical issues, ensuring a seamless performance.
- [What's a Event 'Permit' and Why You Need One](https://crescat.io/glossary/permits): Discover the essential role of permits in live event production. Learn about different types of permits, including event, alcohol, noise, fire, and health permits, and understand why securing them is crucial for compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
- [What's an Event 'Risk Assessment' and Why You Need One](https://crescat.io/glossary/risk-assessment): Ensure the safety and success of your live event with a comprehensive Risk Assessment. Identify potential hazards, assess their risks, and implement control measures to protect everyone involved. Conducting a thorough risk assessment is essential for securing permits and safeguarding your event's reputation.
- [What is a 'Site Map' and Why Is It Important to my Event?](https://crescat.io/glossary/site-map): Discover the importance of a Site Map in live event production. Learn how a detailed site map ensures smooth logistics, safety, and comfort at festivals and outdoor events by outlining stage locations, seating, and essential facilities.
- [Understanding Festival and Event Sponsorship: A Comprehensive Guide](https://crescat.io/glossary/sponsorship): Discover the power of festival sponsorship and unlock unparalleled brand visibility. Learn how partnering with events can boost your marketing efforts through increased exposure, product promotion, and media coverage. Explore various sponsorship types, from stage sponsorship to branded activations, and see how your company can benefit from these strategic partnerships.
- [Exploring Live Event Ticketing: Your Guide to Concerts, Sports, and More](https://crescat.io/glossary/ticketing): Discover the essentials of ticketing for live events, including sales channels, pricing strategies, and seating management. Learn how effective ticketing can boost revenue, enhance attendee experience, and ensure successful event planning.
- [Maximizing Event Success: The Crucial Role of Vendors and Suppliers 🍔🧢](https://crescat.io/glossary/vendors-suppliers): Discover the essential role of Vendors/Suppliers in live events, from audio and lighting to catering and merchandise, ensuring a seamless and successful experience for organizers and attendees alike.
- [Understanding 'Walkthroughs': A Comprehensive Guide for Festivals & Events](https://crescat.io/glossary/walkthrough): Ensure a flawless live event with a comprehensive Walkthrough. Discover how this essential process helps identify and resolve technical, logistical, and safety issues in venues, ensuring everything from sound and lighting to stage setup is perfect for concerts, festivals, and performances.
- [Essential Security & Event Control: Protecting Your Events and Ensuring Safety](https://crescat.io/glossary/security-event-control): Ensure a safe and successful event with expert Security & Event Control, managing access, patrolling venues, and handling crowd control to protect against threats and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Prioritize security to enhance experiences and safeguard your reputation.
- [VIPs at Live Events: An Essential Guide to the VIP status](https://crescat.io/glossary/vip): As in most other instances, VIP stands for "Very Important Person" in a live event context. VIPs are individuals who are given special treatment and access at events, typically due to their status, influence, or relationship with the event organizers or performers.
- [What is 'Backstage' and How Do I Get There? 😝](https://crescat.io/glossary/backstage): Discover the essential role of the Backstage area at live events and concerts. Learn how it serves as a hub for preparation, storage, relaxation, and communication, exclusively reserved for performers and production staff to ensure a seamless event experience.
- [Day Sheets: Top Tips on building the Day Sheet for your next Event](https://crescat.io/glossary/day-sheet): Discover the essential role of a Day Sheet in live event production. This comprehensive document outlines schedules, logistics, and technical requirements, ensuring seamless coordination among artists, crew, and venue staff. Learn how a well-crafted Day Sheet keeps your event on track and running smoothly.
- [Understanding the Role of an Artist Agent: Duties and Responsibilities Explained](https://crescat.io/glossary/artist-agent): Discover the essential role of an Artist Agent in the music industry. Learn how these professionals secure bookings, negotiate contracts, and manage schedules to promote musicians and performers effectively.
- [Understanding the Role of an Artist Liaison: Key Responsibilities and Duties Explained](https://crescat.io/glossary/artist-liaison): Discover the essential role of an Artist Liaison in live event production. Learn how these professionals ensure seamless communication between event organizers and artists, coordinate logistics, and create a positive experience for performers.
- [Venue Manager Responsibilities: Key Duties and Skills Explained](https://crescat.io/glossary/venue-manager): Discover the essential role of a Venue Manager in the live event and music industry. Learn about their key responsibilities, skills, and qualifications needed to ensure successful event operations and a memorable experience for both artists and audiences.
- [Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of an Artist Manager](https://crescat.io/glossary/artist-manager): Discover the essential role of an Artist Manager in the music industry. Learn how they oversee business affairs, negotiate contracts, and develop marketing strategies to propel musicians' careers to new heights.
- [Understanding Conferences: A Comprehensive Guide to Their Purpose and Benefits](https://crescat.io/glossary/conference): Discover the power of a conference as a platform for industry professionals to exchange ideas, gain insights, and build valuable connections. Learn about key components like panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions, and explore the benefits of staying updated on the latest industry trends and innovations.
- [Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Conference Manager](https://crescat.io/glossary/conference-manager): Discover the essential role of a Conference Manager in orchestrating seamless events. Learn about key responsibilities like venue selection, budget management, vendor coordination, and more. Perfect for those seeking a dynamic career in event planning.
- [Understanding Festivals: A Comprehensive Guide to Celebrations Worldwide](https://crescat.io/glossary/festival): Experience the magic of a Festival with diverse performances, art installations, and interactive activities. Discover multiple stages, a wide range of genres, and a vibrant community atmosphere in outdoor and unique venues. Perfect for music, art, food, and cultural enthusiasts.
- [Festival Manager Job Description: Key Responsibilities and Skills](https://crescat.io/glossary/festival-manager): Discover the dynamic role of a Festival Manager, essential in orchestrating music festivals from planning to execution. Learn about key responsibilities, skills, and qualifications needed to excel in this vibrant industry.
- [Volunteer Manager Job Description: Key Responsibilities and Skills](https://crescat.io/glossary/volunteer-manager): Discover the essential role of a Volunteer Manager in event success. Learn how they recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers to ensure smooth operations, from stage hands to ticket scanners. Explore the key responsibilities and skills needed for effective volunteer management.
- [What does "Grassroots" mean in live events?](https://crescat.io/glossary/grassroots): A grassroots organisation, within the context of the live events industry, refers to a group or initiative that originates and operates independently, from the ground up.
- [What is a live events "start-up"?](https://crescat.io/glossary/start-up): A startup organisation, in the context of the live events industry, refers to a newly established company or venture that aims to develop and grow within the events sector.

## Blog Posts

- [5 Tips For a Successful Event](https://crescat.io/blog/5-tips-for-a-successful-event): Get 5 top tips for successful events from Crescat. These tips are relevant whether you are hosting concerts, events or conferences!
- [Approve, Reject or Adapt Bookings With a Keystroke](https://crescat.io/blog/det-akademiske-kvarter): Kvarteret use Crescat Venue, and have opened for booking requests via the public booking calendar on their website.
- [Our Simplified Workday](https://crescat.io/blog/taking-a-load-off-usf-verftet): USF Verftet save a lot of time by using Crescat. In addition, it makes it easy to collaborate with everyone who will be working on an event.
- [Fewer Mistakes—More Peace of Mind](https://crescat.io/blog/kulturkirken-jakob): Since January 2021, Kulturkirken Jakob has used Crescat Venue as its production tool of choice. Jakob arranges concerts and cultural events.
- [I Work in Two Places but in One System](https://crescat.io/blog/kulturhuset-i-work-in-two-places-but-in-one-system): At Kulturhuset in Oslo, Crescat Venue is the production tool for its events. The neighboring venue Youngs also uses Crescat.
- [The Switch to Crescat—Worth Every Penny](https://crescat.io/blog/doga-switch-to-crescat): DOGA venue manager, Steinar, tells us how Crescat has made setting up events faster and easier at one of Oslo's coolest venues.
- [No Crescat? No festival.](https://crescat.io/blog/no-crescat-no-festival): Parkenfestivalen gained a common working method thanks to this wildly clever festival management system.
- [Oppsummering fra Crescat Venue brukerforum](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-venue-brukerforum-april23): I april 2023 møttes nesten 40 brukere av Crescat for et halvdagseminar med mål om erfaringsutveksling og faglig oppdatering.
- [Crescat styrker teamet med VP of Engineering](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-styrker-teamet-med-vp-of-engineering): Crescat har gleden av å annonsere at Helge Sverre har blitt med på laget som en verdifull tilvekst til utviklerteamet, som VP of Engineering.
- [Effective Event Management with Crescat Venue at HVL](https://crescat.io/blog/hvl): Discover how Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) has improved its event management by using Crescat Venue.
- [Friends Don't Let Friends Use Spreadsheets](https://crescat.io/blog/friends-dont-let-friends-use-spreadsheets): With expert insight from an industry professional, find out how Crescat's event management software can make your life easier.
- [We are expanding horizons with a new Sales Manager](https://crescat.io/blog/we-are-expanding-horizons-with-a-new-sales-manager): Crescat are excited to announce Liam Cook has joined our team. Liam brings with him great experience from the live music industry in the UK.
- [Product Update: Timeline Templates](https://crescat.io/blog/timeline-templates): Crescat has made major improvements to Timeline Templates, making it easier than ever to create reusable timelines for your events.
- [Enhancing event management at USF Verftet](https://crescat.io/blog/enhancing-event-management-at-usf-verftet): Watch the new Crescat Venue customer reference video, to learn how Crescat has revolutionized the event management processes at USF Verftet.
- [Product update: New Features and Updates](https://crescat.io/blog/product-update-new-features-and-updates): We've worked on bringing exciting new features and updates to Crescat, with the goal of improving the ease of use and functionality.
- [Crescat Festival and Bodø 2024: A landmark collaboration for cultural celebrations](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-festival-bodo-2024-landmark-collaboration-for-cultural-celebrations): Bodø 2024 selects Crescat Festival to manage volunteers for their events, showcasing Crescat’s large-scale event coordination capabilities.
- [Cut costs, not corners: Crescat's way of event management](https://crescat.io/blog/cut-costs-not-corners): In today’s financially challenging event landscape, efficiency is a necessity. Crescat understands this need profoundly.
- [New Feature: Festival Rollover - Your Assets Are Covered](https://crescat.io/blog/festival-rollover-your-assets-are-covered): New feature in Crescat Festival: You may now reuse assets from another festival in your group!
- [New Feature: Merge Duplicate Contacts in Seconds](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-merge-duplicate-contacts-in-seconds): Simplify your contact management with Crescat! Our new feature effortlessly merges multiple contacts into a single profile, saving you time and enhancing organisation. Discover a clutter-free way to manage your connections.
- [Crescat Festival powers Nordic Music Days 2024](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-festival-powers-nordic-music-days-2024)
- [Powered by Crescat: Bergenfest 2024](https://crescat.io/blog/powered-by-crescat-bergenfest-2024)
- [An interview with Erik at Det Akademiske Kvarter](https://crescat.io/blog/an-interview-with-erik-det-akademiske-kvarter)
- [New Feature: Performances now available on Crescat Event and Crescat Venue](https://crescat.io/blog/performances-now-available-crescat-event-venue)
- [TikTok's Alberto López joins exceptional lineup for Music Tech Conference Bergen](https://crescat.io/blog/tiktoks-alberto-lopez-joins-exceptional-lineup-for-music-tech-conference-bergen)
- [Festspillene i Bergen adopts Crescat’s complete festival production software](https://crescat.io/blog/festspillene-i-bergen-crescat-festival-production-software)
- [10 Tips for Planning Successful Events](https://crescat.io/blog/10-tips-for-planning-successful-events)
- [Your Festival Production Timeline Template](https://crescat.io/blog/your-festival-production-timeline-template)
- [Offer expired: Get your first three months of Crescat free ](https://crescat.io/blog/get-first-three-months-free)
- [New Feature: Tasks now available on all Crescat products](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-tasks-now-available-on-crescat)
- [Crescat comes to the UK this September](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-comes-to-the-uk-this-september)
- [Feature upgrade: ‘Shift Market’ now included in Crescat’s Shift Planning Feature](https://crescat.io/blog/feature-upgrade-shift-market-included-shift-planning)
- [Long-standing UK festival Greenbelt Festival joins Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/uk-festival-greenbelt-festival-joins-crescat)
- [New Enhancements to Running Order to Make Show Running Even Better](https://crescat.io/blog/new-enhancements-running-order-make-show-running-even-better)
- [New Feature: Enhance your diary management with Hold Events in Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-hold-events)
- [Found Festival, a new celebration of music, culture and connection, signs up with Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/found-festival-uk-signs-up-with-crescat)
- [Iconic Welsh music venue Clwb Ifor Bach joins Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/iconic-welsh-music-venue-clwb-ifor-bach-joins-crescat)
- [The Crescat Companion Mobile App Gets a BIG upgrade](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-mobile-app-big-upgrade)
- [Exciting new visual upgrade deployed to Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/exciting-new-visual-upgrade)
- [Four Event Production Webinars Announced for January 2025](https://crescat.io/blog/four-event-production-webinars-announced-for-january-2025)
- [New Feature: Organize your schedule with the new Personal Dashboard](https://crescat.io/blog/organize-your-schedule-new-personal-dashboard)
- [The Craziest Artist Rider Requests of All Time](https://crescat.io/blog/the-craziest-artist-rider-requests-of-all-time)
- [The Biggest Event Organizers and Promoters in the World](https://crescat.io/blog/the-biggest-event-organizers-and-promoters-in-the-world)
- [The 10 Biggest UK Festivals Ranked by Attendance](https://crescat.io/blog/the-10-biggest-uk-festivals-ranked-by-attendance)
- [Norway's Biggest Music Festivals Ranked by Attendance](https://crescat.io/blog/norways-biggest-music-festivals-ranked-by-attendance)
- [The Biggest Danish Music Festivals Ranked by Attendance 🇩🇰](https://crescat.io/blog/the-biggest-danish-music-festivals-ranked-by-attendance)
- [Sweden's Biggest Music Festivals Ranked by Attendance 🇸🇪](https://crescat.io/blog/swedens-biggest-music-festivals-ranked-by-attendance)
- [15 of Europe's leading Film Festivals](https://crescat.io/blog/15-of-europes-leading-film-festivals)
- [10 of London's Best Live Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/10-of-londons-best-live-music-venues)
- [Ten of Manchester's Finest Live Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/ten-of-manchesters-finest-live-music-venues)
- [The Glasgow Music Scene: Ten Leading Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/the-glasgow-music-scene-ten-leading-music-venues)
- [An Introduction to Copenhagen's Live Music Scene](https://crescat.io/blog/an-introduction-to-copenhagens-live-music-scene)
- [10 of Oslo's Best Live Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/10-of-oslos-best-live-music-venues)
- [An Introduction to Stockholm's Live Music Scene](https://crescat.io/blog/an-introduction-to-stockholms-live-music-scene)
- [Heading to 100 Dagar? Meet with Tormod from Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/100-dagar-meet-with-tormod-from-crescat)
- [Three leading Norwegian festivals adopt Crescat for 2025](https://crescat.io/blog/three-leading-norwegian-festivals-adopt-crescat-for-2025)
- [Crescat partners with Industry Organisations to launch Grassroots Grant Scheme to Support Venues, Festivals, and Start-Ups](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-partners-industry-organisations-launch-crescat-go-grassroots-support-scheme): Crescat GO is a brand new scheme, designed to provide Grassroots events organisers, venues and festivals and new live event Start-Ups, with demonstrable financial barriers, affordable access to Crescat’s event management software, with significant discount available exclusively to successful applicants of the scheme.
- [Parisian Stages: 10 of Paris' Top Venues for Music](https://crescat.io/blog/paris-top-10-venues-for-music)
- [10 of Berlin’s Most Unique Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/10-of-berlins-most-unique-music-venues)
- [Dublin's finest music venues: An introduction](https://crescat.io/blog/dublins-finest-music-venues)
- [10 of Rome’s Most Captivating Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/10-of-romes-most-captivating-music-venues)
- [Brussels’ Music Scene: Ten Great Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/brussels-music-scene-ten-great-music-venues)
- [10 of Vienna's Most Unique Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/10-of-viennas-most-unique-music-venues)
- [Prague’s Grand Stages - Top 10 Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/pragues-grand-stages-top-10-music-venues)
- [Mastering Festival Volunteer Coordination: The Definitive Self-Help Guide](https://crescat.io/blog/ultimate-self-help-guide-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. Learn how to estimate need, define responsibilities, and build a smart sign-up system.
- [The Ultimate Festival Production Manager's Self-Help Guide](https://crescat.io/blog/self-help-guide-festival-production-managers): When producing a festival as a Production Manager, it's crucial to master logistics, lead with clarity and deliver unforgettable experiences. Learn how to avoid the common pitfalls and nail your next festival with first-class production.
- [Mastering the Art of Artist Liaison: Your Comprehensive Self-Help Guide](https://crescat.io/blog/ultimate-self-help-guide-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.
- [The Essential Self-Help Guide for Festival Team Leaders](https://crescat.io/blog/self-help-guide-festival-team-leaders): When handling festival crew and volunteers as a Crew Lead, it's crucial to lead your authority, stay organised, keep the festival moving.
- [Otley Courthouse Becomes One of First UK Venues to Adopt Crescat GO, Simplifying Event Production](https://crescat.io/blog/otley-courthouse-adopts-crescat-go): Otley Courthouse, the vibrant West Yorkshire arts and community hub, has today launched a partnership with Crescat, leading event production software provider. As one of the first successful UK applicants of the new Crescat GO Grassroots Support Scheme, Otley Courthouse will now implement Crescat’s innovative software.
- [Lisbon's Lively Stages: Top 10 Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/lisbons-top-10-venues)
- [Ten of Vilnius’ Most Outstanding Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/ten-of-vilnius-outstanding-music-venues)
- [Tallinn's Thrilling Stages: Top 10 Music Venues](https://crescat.io/blog/tallinns-top-10-music-venues)
- [An Essential Guide to Thriving as a Venue Manager](https://crescat.io/blog/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.
- [Your Essential Guide to Festival Management Success](https://crescat.io/blog/your-essential-guide-to-festival-management-success): As a Festival Manager, you're the architect of temporary cities, complex logistics, and unforgettable experiences. This is not an easy job, get the help and advice you need with this Festival Manager self-help guide.
- [The Ultimate Tour Manager Self-Help Guide, provided by Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/tour-manager-self-help-guide): 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.
- [Achieve Conference Management Success with this Extensive Guide](https://crescat.io/blog/conference-management-an-extensive-guide): Conference Managers are the architects of action-packed and thought-provoking events. From the initial concept to the final delegate departure, your vision brings a vibrant platform to life. This guide helps you master your next conference.
- [Everything You Need to Know to Manage a Festival Stage - Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/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. Your job is intense, vital, and requires a unique blend of technical understanding, leadership, and unflappable calm. Here's a direct action plan to help you excel.
- [Your Action Plan for Artist Management Success](https://crescat.io/blog/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. You're part business guru, part confidant, part logistics expert, all focused on nurturing talent and building a sustainable career. Here's a direct action plan to help you excel.
- [Who’s on the Guest List? Check Crescat - the ultimate event production software](https://crescat.io/blog/feature-upgrade-guest-list-lets-check-crescat): Festivals, venues and event organisers are always managing guest lists, some limited, some very long. And here at Crescat, we've been busy behind the scenes adding lots of useful functionality to our Guest List feature to make it a whole lot easier for you to get control of your Guest Lists.
- [World’s Biggest Esports Tournament teams up with Crescat](https://crescat.io/blog/esports-world-cup-teams-up-with-crescat): The Esports World Cup, the world’s biggest esports tournament, is currently underway, boasting a massive prize pool of over $71 million USD. EWC also features a rich cultural programme with thousands of events, ranging from concerts to activities and talks and we are delighted to announce that this programme is being planned in Crescat Festival.
- [Why NOW Is The Time to Start Planning Next Year’s Festival](https://crescat.io/blog/why-now-is-the-time-to-start-planning-next-years-festival): As the dust settles on another incredible festival season, organisers everywhere are reflecting on their events and thinking about the future. Which is exactly why NOW is actually the best time to ramp up planning of next year’s festival.
- [Reuse, Recycle, RELAX with Crescat's Festival Rollover feature](https://crescat.io/blog/reuse-recycle-relax-with-our-festival-rollover-feature): We know that while every festival is different - different lineup, different volunteers, maybe new stages - a lot of elements remain the same. That's why we make it super easy to reuse elements from your previous festival in Crescat, with Festival Rollover.
- [2025 Year in Review: Highlights and Achievements in the Crescat Community](https://crescat.io/blog/rounding-up-2025-in-the-crescat-community): Discover the incredible milestones achieved by the Crescat community in 2025. With over 90,000 events across Europe and beyond, explore the highlights of an unforgettable year. Join us in celebrating the vibrant Crescat community!
- [Crescat Customer Support operational hours over the Festive Season](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-customer-support-operational-hours-over-the-festive-season)
- [First-class Festival Apps: Crescat and VIKIN Unveil Time-Saving Integration Partnership](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-vikin-partnership-time-saving-integration-for-festivals): Discover how Crescat and VIKIN's new integration revolutionises festival management by seamlessly connecting event production data with VIKIN's offline-first mobile app. This partnership empowers festival organisers to effortlessly update schedules and artist profiles, ensuring attendees receive the most accurate, personalised information.
- [Why Your UK Music Venue Needs a Central Source of Truth](https://crescat.io/blog/why-your-uk-music-venue-needs-a-central-source-of-truth): Running a music venue in the UK is complex. Learn how to eliminate errors and grab those missed opportunities - whether you're operating an intimate 100-cap club or a 10,000-seat arena.
- [From “Offer In” to Load-In: How to Improve the Artist Booking and Advancing Process](https://crescat.io/blog/how-to-improve-the-artist-booking-and-advancing-process): The journey from initial offer to load-in at the side door involves dozens of conversations, countless details, and multiple stakeholders. A centralised system transforms chaos into a smooth, professional operation.
- [Can You Work This Weekend? How to Ditch Chaotic Staff Scheduling at Your Music Venue](https://crescat.io/blog/how-to-ditch-chaotic-staff-scheduling-at-your-music-venue): For music venues, staff scheduling often feels like a moving target. Yet getting this right is fundamental to running successful events. Find out how to manage staff without the headaches.
- [Momentium Expands Partnership with Crescat: Three Brand New Festivals](https://crescat.io/blog/leading-festival-organiser-momentium-expands-collaboration-with-crescat): Discover the latest additions to Norway's vibrant festival scene with Momentium's new events: Odden, Havanna, and Rodeo. Utilising Crescat's trusted festival production software, these festivals promise unforgettable experiences in June 2026. Enjoy top acts like Highasakite, Matoma, and Tobias Sten across stunning locations in Hamar, Sandnes, and Oslo. Join the Crescat community today.
- [Looking for a quick and simple way to update your event listings?](https://crescat.io/blog/power-your-listings-using-crescat-data): Whether you run a music festival, a busy venue or promote concerts across the country, you want to publish event listings with confidence and accuracy in as few steps as possible. Crescat offers you a secure, simple way to do this, using the event data you already have in system.
- [Crescat Customer Support operational hours over the Easter Break](https://crescat.io/blog/crescat-customer-support-operational-hours-over-the-easter-break)
- [How We Approach Development at Crescat: Evolving Event Production With Our Users](https://crescat.io/blog/how-we-approach-development-at-crescat): Discover how Crescat's event production software is shaped by real-world insights in our new "Under The Hood" series. Learn how user feedback fuels innovation and elevates industry standards. Join our community and experience our collaborative approach with a complimentary 1-hour setup session. Stay ahead with Crescat - built by the industry, for the industry.
- [An introduction to Hamburg's Live Music Scene](https://crescat.io/blog/an-introduction-to-hamburgs-live-music-scene)
- [10 of Barcelona's finest live music venues](https://crescat.io/blog/10-of-barcelonas-finest-live-music-venues)
- [New Feature: Introducing Restricted Fields for Public Forms](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-introducing-restricted-fields-for-public-forms)
- [New Feature: Smarter Shift Scheduling for Festivals](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-smarter-shift-scheduling-for-festivals)
- [From Conversation to Code: How The Need for Programme Clarity resulted in Event Tags](https://crescat.io/blog/how-the-need-for-programme-clarity-resulted-in-event-tags): Discover how Crescat transforms user suggestions into powerful features in our "From Conversation to Code" series. Learn how the Esports World Cup 2025 inspired our new multi-layered Tagging System, designed for advanced event categorisation and reporting. Enhance your event management with customisable tags and visual filtering. Log in to Crescat or try it for free today!
- [From Conversation to Code: Automating Solid Team Structure with Task Templates](https://crescat.io/blog/automating-solid-team-structure-with-task-templates): Discover how user suggestions become powerful features in our "From Conversation to Code" series. Learn how Crescat's Task Templates transform event management by automating task assignments and enhancing accountability. Perfect for teams of any size, this feature streamlines workflows and integrates seamlessly with Event Types. Log in to Crescat or start your free trial now!
- [From Conversation to Code: How a Technical Nuance Resulted in New Functionality for Festivals](https://crescat.io/blog/how-a-technical-nuance-resulted-in-new-functionality-for-festivals): Discover how Crescat's "From Conversation to Code" feature transforms user suggestions into powerful tools. Learn how Momentium Festivals inspired our new Restricted Fields, enhancing data security for volunteer and vendor applications. With secure, private fields, sensitive information remains visible only to admins and responders. Login or start your free trial!
- [Discover Our New Template Gallery: Streamline Your Projects Today](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-introducing-the-template-gallery): Discover Crescat's Template Gallery: Streamline your event management with our curated blueprints. Perfect for boutique festivals, high-volume venues, and complex programs, our templates offer best-practice layouts for seamless implementation. Enjoy one-click integration and complete flexibility to customise as needed. Log in or sign up for free to explore and simplify your setup today!
- [Enhance Festival Production with New Expense & Advance Permissions Feature](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-expense-advance-permissions-for-festivals): Enhance your festival production with Crescat's new granular permissions for Artist Advances and Expenses. Safeguard sensitive booking details while streamlining logistics and financial management. Customise roles effortlessly with our Roles Manager, ensuring your team only access what they need. Optimise your festival operations, log in to Crescat now to refine your team's access.
- [Easy Event Stakeholder Management with the New 'People' Tab Experience](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-people-tab): Streamline your event management with Crescat's new "People" tab. Get a comprehensive overview of your internal team and external partners in one unified view. Simplify scheduling, enhance collaboration, and manage access effortlessly.
- [Enhanced Shift Planning: Simplify Scheduling with Our Latest Upgrade](https://crescat.io/blog/feature-upgrade-shift-planning): Simplify your staffing rota with Crescat's Shift Planning feature. Our latest Shift Updates introduce advanced delegation and staffing tools, allowing you to effortlessly manage shift responsibilities with precise access controls. Tailor team access with four distinct tiers and ensure the right people are assigned to every role using our Shift Suitability feature. 
- [Effortlessly Sync Your Schedule: Introducing Seamless Calendar Subscription Integration](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-easy-integration-with-calendar-subscriptions): Streamline your event planning with Crescat's Calendar Subscriptions. Effortlessly integrate external iCal feeds from Google Calendar, Outlook, and more into a single, cohesive view. Customise your setup with easy integration, tailored sync frequencies, and custom styling.
- [Instant Crew Scheduling Made Easy with New Time Slot Features](https://crescat.io/blog/feature-upgrade-build-crew-schedules-instantly-with-time-slot-types): Streamline your multi-day festival logistics with our new Time Slot Types feature. Eliminate repetitive daily setups by defining reusable, color-coded time slots for your event schedule. Easily map out your production timeline with precise parameters and visual mapping. Instantly generate your entire festival schedule with one click and enhance dashboard visibility with smarter filtering.
- [Feature Upgrade: Assign Work and Onboard Team Members Instantly with Enhanced Tasking](https://crescat.io/blog/feature-upgrade-enhanced-tasking): Streamline your event logistics with Crescat's enhanced Tasks feature. Enjoy centralised task management, cross-organisation tracking, and seamless team onboarding. Assign tasks effortlessly, even to those not yet involved in your event, and manage everything from a single interface.
- [Calling all Stage Managers! Manage your Festival Stage with Crescat's “Stage View”](https://crescat.io/blog/new-feature-manage-your-festival-venue-with-stage-view): Coordinating a festival requires a clear, real-time understanding of what is happening across your entire venue layout. To streamline how you track active venues, Crescat has rolled out Stage View - a single, centralised slideout that displays everything occurring at a specific location without needing to navigate across the system.

## Knowledgebase