The Ground-Up Round-Up: Turning A Festival From Dream To Reality

Someone, somewhere has a vision – a loud one, with a cast of thousands. And months or years later, an “event” is born. Using some of Canada’s largest festivals as a template, this panel illustrates how it all becomes real – from creative design to site layouts to stage builds and artist logistics. If you ever want to start your own festival, here’s a map of the long road ahead.