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What Golden Gate Park Permits Mean For Festival Production

What Golden Gate Park Permits Mean For Festival Production

A look inside the complex permitting process for major festivals in Golden Gate Park, balancing economic benefits with park preservation.
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Outside Lands Turns Sponsorship Into Entertainment—or Clutter

Outside Lands Turns Sponsorship Into Entertainment—or Clutter

At major music festivals like Outside Lands, corporate sponsorships are evolving into elaborate experiences. But do they enhance the fun or just add noise?
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The Public-Private Partnership Behind A Major Festival In Golden Gate Park

The Public-Private Partnership Behind A Major Festival In Golden Gate Park

An inside look at the complex partnership between festival organizers and the city that makes a major San Francisco music festival possible.
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How Five Signature Outside Lands Traditions Began

How Five Signature Outside Lands Traditions Began

From its name to its famous food and wine offerings, discover the origin stories behind the most iconic traditions of San Francisco's Outside Lands.
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Why A Festival Sellout Does Not Automatically Mean A Large Profit

Why A Festival Sellout Does Not Automatically Mean A Large Profit

Even when every ticket is sold, major music festivals like Outside Lands operate on surprisingly thin profit margins due to massive hidden costs.
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What Makes An Outside Lands Lineup Feel Like San Francisco

What Makes An Outside Lands Lineup Feel Like San Francisco

A look inside the curation process of Outside Lands, exploring how the festival's organizers blend San Francisco's unique culture with musical booking.
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How Outside Lands Night Shows Extend The Festival Across San Francisco

How Outside Lands Night Shows Extend The Festival Across San Francisco

An analysis of why the Outside Lands Night Shows are more than just afterparties, serving as a core part of the festival's business strategy.
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Outside Lands Made Bay Area Food Part Of Its Entertainment Identity

Outside Lands Made Bay Area Food Part Of Its Entertainment Identity

Explore how the Outside Lands music festival strategically transformed its identity by making the Bay Area's celebrated culinary scene a headlining act.
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How Outside Lands And Related Concerts Drive Spending Across San Francisco

How Outside Lands And Related Concerts Drive Spending Across San Francisco

Discover how the Outside Lands festival evolved from a contained event into an economic engine driving spending across all of San Francisco.
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How Outside Lands Gives Each Festival Day A Distinct Musical Identity

How Outside Lands Gives Each Festival Day A Distinct Musical Identity

In a crowded festival market, promoter Another Planet Entertainment uses smart curation to attract different fanbases on each day of an event.
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How Wine Lands Elevated The Beverage Experience At Outside Lands

How Wine Lands Elevated The Beverage Experience At Outside Lands

For years, music festival drinks meant warm beer and bad wine. Here's how Wine Lands at Outside Lands created a revolution in a cup.
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Why The Undercard and Set-Time Grid May Be Outside Lands’ Hardest Programming Puzzle

Why The Undercard and Set-Time Grid May Be Outside Lands’ Hardest Programming Puzzle

Beyond the big names, the true challenge of curating Outside Lands lies in the intricate puzzle of the undercard, scheduling, and venue logistics.