How to host your own music festival
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Previous experience in the events industry is not necessary,” confirms Dr Miguel Moital, principal academic in events management at Bournemouth University. “A Masters course offers candidates the opportunity to specialise,” says Claudia Sima, events management MSc course lecturer at the University of Bedfordshire. “The course will build on skills and knowledge gained in earlier study, and develop them by encouraging entrepreneurial thinking.” Courses blend theory, in areas such as finance and operations, with practical experience. “While there are some skills and knowledge that are specific to festivals, there is also a core of skills and knowledge that applies across multiple events sectors.” Jamie Greatorex, an MSc events-management student at the University of Derby, adds that industry exposure is a further benefit.
Discover Related