For music festival performers, stage hands, and tour managers, there's nothing more important than having an organized and well-equipped backstage area to have a smooth and positive concert experience. Many musicians and their staff have had too many bad experiences at music festivals due to lack of backstage facilities, most notably at a rock festival last year that had to be canceled part way through its four-day run. The band Electric Callboy was included in the event, and according to their tour manager Ian Roberts, they had to deal with a host of unpleasant backstage conditions, including a faulty air conditioner in the dressing room and having no drinking water or hospitality backstage. "Catering for lunch was pretty much non-existent at all," Roberts said. "The staff, the bands, nobody should have to experience this, ever."
Event planners should keep in mind that a festival will only be successful if the event is enjoyable for both the performers and the audience. The comfort and wellness of your performers should be prioritized, and it's imperative to supply your backstage area with all the essentials so that they can prepare for an awesome performance. Here's a guide for providing backstage comfort and facilities for festival performers.