I started writing this by myself but decided that it would be wider ranging and more informative if put to the board, so I asked the help of the excellent professional bods on the festival elves site. It’s raised some great points (over 100 comments!) Out of which I tried to compile 16 distinct, very useful gems of advice for would be Arts and Festival industry workers. Some of this I still struggle with myself, and all of it I wish I’d known when I started. Thank you so muc