As an event host I love a challenge.
It’s that time again for messing about down by the river, actually for me it will be messing about on the PA down by the river. This Saturday I’ll be providing ‘event animation’ across the PA at The Maidstone River Festival. I’ll be working alongside Ian Tucker, who is a veteran at this river festival lark.
Event animation does what it says on the tin, it informs the visitor to your event of what’s happening where and when and also provides a flavour of the event atmosphere and keeps you in the know about safety and public amenities.
This year we are challenged with encouraging the visitors to move around the River Festival site and its spread over a fair distance, all easily walkable. This is more down to the ergonomics of Maidstone and a testament to many different groups getting actively involved with the event; it also gives the visitor lots of variety.
Have a look at the community walk site we have set up or download the River Festival Map.
Maidstone River Festival Event Map 2011
We’ll also be looking to interview people at the event, so don’t be surprised if you find me popping along with a microphone for a quick chat.
What’s also good is the weather looks like it’s going to be behaving with some sunshine and no rain on the cards, one of the vital ingredients for a great event. I hope to see you there, listen out for me and Ian the PA.
