Mini festival at a local venue

Ticket buyers, stallholders and makers paying to take part, and sometimes the venue or local sponsors sharing the marketing cost.

Ticket sales or entry fees, stall fees and sometimes a revenue share with the venue on food and drink. Running a few events a year spreads the effort.

• Organising and scheduling
• Building relationships with venues and vendors
• Social media promotion
• Customer service on the day

• Check who holds the liquor licence and whether it covers the extra crowd and area
• Public liability insurance; check whether the venue's policy covers your event or whether you need your own
• Food stalls may need registration or notification with the local council, so check before the day
• Council approval if you use outdoor or public space outside the venue's normal use
• Music licensing and noise limits, which can vary by venue and council
• Get the venue agreement in writing so you are not left carrying the costs if the event is cancelled

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the line-up, promotion and insurance you need. Get the venue agreement in writing so you are not left carrying costs if the event is cancelled. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on ticket sales, stallholder fees and any sponsorship. Hours start from about 8 a week. Treat these as estimates rather than promises.

Check who holds the liquor licence and whether it covers the extra crowd and area. Also check public liability cover, food stall registration with the council, council approval for outdoor space, and music licensing and noise limits for your venue.