Planning and running an event – Sunflowerfest

Sunflowerfest was an annual three day music and arts festival in Hillsborough that started in 2010. Over the years the festival grew, with ticket sales increasing each year. Co-founder and director Vanessa Magowan explain how they plan and organise for the festival every year. Vanessa describes how they manage the planning process and co-ordinate health and safety. Vanessa also outlines how they market and promote the festival to make it a success and the key organisations that offer advice, funding and support. Find out more in our guide on organising events in Northern Ireland: https://www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/cont... Subscribe to our channel for more    / nibusinessinfo   Follow us on Twitter   / nibusinessinfo   Join us on Facebook   / nibusinessinfo   Connect with us on LinkedIn   / nibusinessinfo-co-uk   nibusinessinfo.co.uk, a free service offered by Invest Northern Ireland, is the official online channel for business advice and guidance in Northern Ireland. It contains essential information, support and services for you and your business – whether you work for a large organisation or are on your way to starting up. Simple to use, up-to-date and practical, nibusinessinfo.co.uk is the first place to go to find guidance on regulations and to access government services. It also has a number of useful online tools, calculators, and best practice case studies; and provides access to funding options, as well as wider support. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction to Sunflowerfest 0:42 Event planning and preparation 1:40 Promoting our event 2:47 Event health and safety 3:42 Event support and funding 4:09 Overcoming challenges 4:32 Top tips for running an event