With the massive crowds that gather together during the summer to listen to music, there are a lot of brands that want to take advantage of marketing music festivals—however, it just doesn't cut it anymore to have a company name splashed everywhere.
These marketing tactics employ everything from print to interactive objects and social media to creating exciting and engaging experiences. This year, to get into the Tomorrowland music festival, people are required to wear a bracelet that doubles as their ticket in, which also gives them the ability to instantly become Facebook friends with others at the event. And leading up to this year's event, Stockholm's Malmo Festival had a giant, climbable installation made to advertise the festival ahead of, and at the event.
21 Tactics for Marketing Music Festivals
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Sandy Composer Portraits
A Beachy Schubert Announces the 2014 East Neuk Classical Music Festival
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Plug and Play Print Ads
The Skol Sensation Audio Print Ads Revolutionizes Print Advertising
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Tantrum-Reversing Campaigns
The 'Children's Voice' Campaign Transforms Tantrums into Performances
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3D Festival Posters
This Giant Climbable Poster for Stockholm's Malmo Festival is Made of Plywood
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Personalized QR Code Stickers
The Heineken 'U-Code' Sends Customized Messages
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Glowing Paper-Made Spectacles
The Nordik Impakt Festival is Being Promoted With Neon Paper Shades
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Friend-Making Festival Bracelets
The Tomorrowland Music Festival Bands Create New Facebook Friends
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Zany Festival Trailers
The Dominator Festival Trailer 2011 Carnival Art is Thrillingly Dark
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Hipster Reform Campaigns
Primavera Sound's 2013 'Indie Coaching' Ad Has Hipsters Being Trained
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DJing Monkey Marketing
The Volt 2012 Festival Promo Mixes Primates and Synthesizers
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Music-Materializing Apps
The Vibetunes App Lets Deaf People Enjoy Music
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Social Media-Powered Raffles
The 'Twombolr' Twitter Raffle Lets Contestants Enter with a Tweet
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Moving Bus Music Festivals
Original Buff is Bringing Tunes on the Road
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Incentivized Phone Trades
Sony Enticed Attendees of 'Way Out West' with a Free Phone Swap
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Music Event Apps
The Osheaga Festival Teases Its Lineup in a Mobile Game
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GPS Music Festival Apps
Fezzee is a One-Time Stop for the Active Music Festival-Goer
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Interactive Mobile Music
Zoo Records 'Hidden Live 2011' is the First Live Mobile Music Festival
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Music-Themed Social Shopping
Diesel 'Calvi on the Rocks' Facebook Campaign is Interactive
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Interactive Branded Photo Booths
V Energy 'Power Wall' Offers Engaging Experience to Music Fans
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Photo-Capturing Beach Balls
HP's Beach Ball Advertising Also Captures Unique Aerial Shots
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Judgemental Public Pianos
This Al Bustan Festival Marketing Stunt Draws Crowds with a Chatty Piano
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Science Fiction Concert Branding
Non-Format Creates the Identity for the Only Connect Festival
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Groovy Music Festival Apps
The Lollapalooza Mobile App Keeps You Connected to All the Festivities
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Spontaneous Summer Picnics
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Escapism-Inspired Candy Campaigns
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Sun Safety Beach Takeovers
Sun Bum's Miami Beach Takeover Supported Safe Fun in the Sun
Eco-Friendly Retail Pop-Ups
Stella McCartney's Ibiza Pop-Up Uses Recycled Wood; Efficient Lighting
Lab-Themed Hair Pop-Ups
Garnier Fructis Showcases its New Collection Through a Scientific Pop-Up
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Festival-Ready Fashion Rentals
The Festival Closet by IHG x Pickle Lets Guests Rent Looks for Free
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices
The Conceptual 'Hei-Five' Connects Strangers Over Music
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Illustrative 420 Campaigns
Vizie Unveils His Latest Work for Grassroots' 420 Campaign
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Aluminum-Packaged Water Cans
Thinkerbell and the Laneway Festival's Founder Launch a Water Product
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Nature-Reconnecting Outdoor Campaigns
Mammut Encouraged People to Reconnect with Nature
Year-End Live Music Shows
Spotify Wrapped Live 2023 Shares Performances from Top Global Artists
UK Beauty Summer Pop-Ups
Mecca Cosmetica is Hosting a Summer Pop-up in London and Manchester
Jelly Sandal Pop-Ups
Melissa will Host a Vibrant 'Melissa Frizzante' Event in Paris
Terrace Brand Endeavors
Louis Vuitton Features its Latest Collection at a Beachfront Pop-Up
Metaverse Music Festivals
A First-of-Its-Kind Kids Relief Music Festival is Taking Place on Roblox
Festival Hearing Protection Partnerships
Eargasm Joins North Coast Music Festival for Ear Health
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Battle-Style Art Events
Secret Walls Relaunches its 'The Art of Competition' Tour
Artist Edition Tequila Boxes
Tequila Don Julio is Declaring A Summer of Mexicana with Music & More
Dynamic Miniature Music Stages
Love Hultén Joins Way Out West on the Future Fan Stage
Country Music Songwriting Contests
Busch Light Fans have the Chance to Inspire a BRELAND Song
Candy-Supported Movie Events
M&M's® Partners with Outdoor Summer Movie Events in Canada
Music Ticketing Campaigns
Coors Light Introduces 'Fix Tixflation' for Music Entertainment
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Colorfully Inflatable Art Installations
This Year's BlowUp Art The Hague Marks its Third
Musician Metaverse Collaborations
Lady Gaga Announced Herself as the Next Fortnite Festival Artist
Music Festival-Branded Earplugs
Loop x Tomorrowland Experience 2 Earplugs Protect Hearing
Environment-First Tourism Festivals
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Blockish Music Tour Posters
The LEGO Ideas Eras Tour Poster Celebrates Taylor Swift
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
Pinterest Partners With Coachella to Connect With Gen Z
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Self-Care Festival Activations
Tree Hut Set Up a Remix Your Self-Care Experience at Lollapalooza
Vodka-Branded Festival Series
Absolut® Presents Mixing It Up: Cosmos & Culture at Coachella 2024
QSR Summer Pop-Ups
McDonald's Mexico Launched a Summer-Themed Activation in Mexico
Festival-Inspired Fragrances
Natura Captured Molecules at Music Events to Make Two Fragrances
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Virtual Pub Museums
Heineken Pub Museums Spotlight Important Cultural Locations
Entertainment-Driven Beauty Marketing
Skincalories Creates a Unique and Musical Brand Experience
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
Michaels Has Launched Its 100 Days to Halloween Campaign
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Immersive Hybrid Billboards
Meta's Halloween Thrillboards Tease Immersive Meta Quest 3 Experiences
Branded Flea Markets
IKEA Belgium is Hosting a Flea Market Across Its Eight Branches
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Music-Inspired Retail Campaigns
Macy’s is Launching Its Summer’s Greatest Hits Campaign
Vegan-Based Music Festivals
Vegandale is a Celebration of Veganism and Entertainment
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Music Listening Data
must.fm for Spotify Stats Dives Deeper Into Your Data for Music Enthusiasts
Discerning Drinker Pop-Ups
Fentimans' Pop-Up Inspires People to Choose More Interesting Beverages
Communication-Based Immersive Exhibitions
Intuit Mailchimp and Design Museum Present Email is Dead
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sleep-Focused Music Events
Nominom Organized a Sleep Concert in Seoul, Korea
Gameshow-Style Pop-Ups
The Jo Malone Christmas Special Attracts Visitors with a Prize Wheel
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Chain Restaurant Food Festivals
Chain is the Worlds First Gourmet Chain Food Festival
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Film Festival Retail Events
The TIFF Pop-Up Shop Features Exclusive 2024 Merch and Apparel
Intimate Customized Denim Events
Mars the Label Brings its Friends with Mars Event to London
Sensory Explorative Art Exhibitions
Chromasonic Presents the Making Sense of Color Exhibition
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Branded Music Festivals
Procter & Gamble & Live Nation Urban Present ONE Musicfest
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Artistic Libation Campaigns
The Madrí Excepcional 'Paint Your Pint' Competition Challenges Fans
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Whisky-Branded Summer Parties
Monkey Shoulder & DJ Skratch Bastid Bring Bacck Bastid’s Bbq Party
World Tourism Day Promotions
PLAY Airlines Celebrates Travel and Cultural Exchange
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Music-Based Fitness Apps
Feed.fm Highlights the Significant Role Music Plays for Fitness Apps
In-Game Festival Concerts
Fortnite and Metallica Join on a Special Concert Experience
Connective Music Platforms
Musicat.fm Offers a Dynamic Community for Music Lovers
Free Tennis Tournament Events
The US Open Fan Week will Take Place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium
Creatively Sponsored Art Events
Sharpie is Sponsoring the Upcoming Art Battle Event in Los Angeles
Social Media Music Festivals
TikTok 'In the Mix' is a First-of-Its-Kind Music Festival
Artist-Inspired Game Events
Lady Gaga Will Make Her Digital Debut in the Fortnite Festival
Comprehensive Apparel Brand Campaigns
Apparel Group Launches Its Expansive 'Summer-Time' Campaign
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
Pickleball-Themed Cosmetics Pop-Ups
MAC Hosted a Glow Play Summer Activation in Toronto
Cheeky Financial Stress-Alleviating Campaigns
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Outdoor Toronto Film Festivals
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Innovative Digital Signage
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Artist-Led Music Streaming Stores
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Social Connection Campaigns
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Toronto Culture Festivals
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Sustainable Festival Pop-Ups
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Drone Marketing Initatives
LEGO Takes to the Sky with Drone Show and Aerial Messages
Youth Art Campaigns
Sun Bum Taps Into the Gen Alpha Market with an Innovative Art Contest
Dynamic Auto Marketing Campaigns
Hyundai Promotes Its Electrical Vehicle Line-up
Connective Travel Recommendations
LFG Curates 'Placelists' Acting as a "Spotify for Travel"
Cannabis Festival Collaborations
STIIZY Teams Up with Outside Lands on a New Festival Activation
Music-Centric Branding Initiatives
BACARDÍ Rum Partnered with the MTV Video Music Awards
Seasonal Street Food-Inspired Menus
Taco Cabana Street Food Fest Features Ample Food and Drink
Music Producer Gum Campaigns
5 Gum and Zedd Partnered for New Packaging and a Rave
Creative Sun Safety Installations
Giant Beach Installation is a Reminder to Practice Sun Safety
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Event Shuttle Rideshare Services
Uber Shuttle is Targeted Towards Sporting Events and Concerts
Digital Music Hubs
Noise Stores an Artist's Important Links in One Space
Festival Season Snack Campaigns
KP Snacks and Live Nation Partnered for a New Popchips Campaign
Sustainable Eurovision Capsules
LJMU Fashion Students are Designing a Sustainable Fashion Capsule
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Artist-Empowering Streaming Insights
Spotify Campaign Kit Provides Unmatched Streaming Insights
Winter Ice Sculpture Festivals
Mongolia's Snow and Ice Festival Runs Until the End of January
Comprehensive Festival Apps
Festivawl Consolidates Info for the Festivals You Attend in One Place
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Weather-Ready Festival Fashions
This Beavertown Brewery Collection Celebrates Festival Season
Vineyard Summer Music Series
The Grange of Prince Edward Winery Announced Its Event Lineup
Home Relaxation Beer Promotions
This Abbot Ale Promotion Encourages Cozy Nights at Home
Music Updates Platforms
Music News Provides the Latest Updates on Industry Movements
Cocktail-Inspired Togetherness Activations
Smirnoff's Global Connectivity Initiative Launched
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Live Music Booking Apps
Gig App is an All-in-One Platforms for Artists and Venues
Musician-Connecting Platforms
BandMatch Helps People Discover Nearby Musicians to Create Bands
All-In Pricing Policies
Live Nation Entertainment Has Implemented an All-In Pricing Policy
Tropical Modernism Stage Designs
A Team of Designers Form a South Asian Stage at Glastonbury
Musician Discovery Platforms
MyMuute Offers Comprehensive Profiles for Musicians for Hire
Sustainable Public Festivals
Ontario's 'Cloud 9 Festival' Promotes Eco-Friendly Futures
Eclectic Wine Festivals
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