To wrap up our series on live events, we asked performers and directors to keep it 💯 and tell us what they really wish producers and planners understood about performers and live events. Read on if you want a biting slice of reality and a few chuckles at humanity’s expense.
Read MoreHow destinations can create lasting memories by embracing—or even planning for—the thrill of the unexpected.
Read MoreMaking people laugh is the primary objective for many destinations, and for good reason. We cater to those looking for an escape from day-to-day dramas, and we help bring people together. We are encouraging you to punch up with the power of well-placed laughter.
Read MoreToday, from WWE to TikTok, guilty pleasures abound. As entertainment creators, we can glean much from these unique and/or emerging platforms. When we consider both the scope of entertainment that might fit that description and the ongoing popularity of these formats, it’s worth a pause to consider: they are doing something right. And if you look a bit deeper, there are lessons to be learned for those of us in the events and attractions business.
Read MoreWith all the magic that combines to create a successful event, we need to make sure that no one is left out of the experience. To ensure that events are welcoming and inclusive for all, the destination entertainment industry is quickly turning its attention beyond “the what” to focus on how messages are conveyed, and who is sharing them.
Read MoreIf every day was sunshine and roses, would you always love the sparkle and smells? Or would you grow to grimace at the color yellow and wish for a waft of skunk? Delicately crafting live experiences to touch the full range of human emotion—including the sad stuff—is a powerful tool.
Read MoreMany museum visitors are no longer satisfied standing behind the rope. Museums are responding with a veritable explosion of provocative ways to challenge and delight. Incorporating live experiences into your interpretation can invigorate the artist/guest connection.
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