For many artists, playing an outdoor festival or other large show is a bucket list item.  It often signifies that you have reached a new tier in your music career which brings on a different level of exposure and experience.  But as I found out this year when my band played our first festival, the preparation involved can be different from any other previous show you’ve played.

If you’ve recently been asked to play your first festival or another big show (or it’s on your bucket list), here’s a guide on how…