Festival banners

Wind decides the material

Open fields catch far more wind than a town street. On perimeter fencing or tall structures, mesh banners are often the sensible starting point because the perforated material lets some air pass through, reducing the load on whatever holds it up. Mesh does not remove the load, so the fencing, scaffold or tower still needs to be suitable, and your site or structural team should approve it. Smaller panels in sheltered areas, such as bars and merchandise tents, can use solid PVC with less concern.

Label everything for the site crew

Build week is hectic, and a pile of identical rolls wastes hours. Before anything ships:

• Give each banner a name and location matched to your site plan, such as Main Stage Left or Gate B Fence.
• Ask for that wording on the packaging where possible.
• Count eyelets against your fixing plan and pack spare ties.
• Note where ground is likely to turn soft, since vehicles may not reach every area once rain starts.

Evergreen artwork versus this year's line-up

Separate branding that lasts from anything that dates. Site-wide directions, entrance branding and general sponsor pieces can return next year if the design leaves off the year, while line-ups and stage times belong on smaller print runs. Bring reusable festival banners home clean and dry, because damp rolled stock can mark or smell by the following season. Sponsors may also change their logos or their contracts between seasons, so check every mark before reprinting an older design.

Related topics

• Fence banners
• Scaffold banners