Texas Event Leadership ProgramTag Archives: festivals
Austin city staff to events organizers: Show us the money – Austin Business Journal
The city of Austin is taking new approaches to stemming future budget shortfalls that result from previous service for special events. On average over the past five years, the city has recouped only 64 percent of its expenses incurred to service special events. One method to address future shortfalls is to initiate a cost-of-service study for all services required to support events to help guide future permitting fees to cover costs. Source: Austin city staff to events organizers: Show us the money – Austin Business Journal
Obama Tries to Recreate SXSW at White House | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
President Obama gathered actor Leonardo DiCaprio and environmental conservationist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe to create an event “South by South Lawn” to bring awareness of global climate change and global conservation awareness. Modeled after similar events held during Texas’ own South by Southwest, the event brings awareness featuring innovations in technology and music. Panel discussions included topics such as “feeding the future” and “fixing real problems.” Source: Obama Tries to Recreate SXSW at White House | NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Delray festivals, parade now paying double with more restrictions | www.palmbeachpost.com
Compare this article regarding municipal annual expenditures and special events in Delray, FL to the article we posted on city policies and special events with the City of Austin, TX. From Delray: “A decision to change special events policies means Delray Beach will have at least five fewer festivals — and the staple events that want to remain face more restrictions and higher costs.” Source: Delray festivals, parade now paying double with more restrictions | www.palmbeachpost.com
Austin city staff to events organizers: Show us the money – Austin Business Journal
Austin officials are exploring new ways to pay for increased services during special events held in the city. One of the recommendations would require events that have been granted fee waivers — including South By Southwest Inc. — to submit post-event reports so that city officials can make sure these events are worth the money. If they fail to meet to-be-determined benchmarks, those waivers could be forfeited. Source: Austin city staff to events organizers: Show us the money – Austin Business Journal
Vibrant murals transform this Virginia city into a giant art gallery
Part of a revitalization program in Crystal City, VA public art has transformed city buildings into a “giant art gallery”. This kind of initiative can be included with future public events. Art Walls, CEO and president of the Crystal City Business Improvement District (CCBID) Angie Fox said, “We were looking at ways to shift perceptions, and in our world, concrete is canvas. We can infuse art into the fabric of Crystal City so that you experience it as you walk around. Whether you’re into art or not, certainly… Read More →
Next new thing for travelers: TSA’s PreCheck at music festival | The Seattle Times
To reduce the hustle and bustle (and stress) associated with tourism travel, event managers in Washington state are promoting an interesting method for pre-flight check in: pre-screening with purchase of event tickets. Source: Next new thing for travelers: Sign up for TSA’s PreCheck at music festival | The Seattle Times