Shield Yourself: A Guide to Protocols for Festivals and Events for COVID-19-related crises

Abstract

This document is a guide for festival producers and event organisers to navigate the present and future crises and plan toward contingencies. The intention is to assist the sector in making informed choices and take practical actions towards agility and sustainability.

This document is an outcome of a Festival Connections panel discussion held online on 20 January 2022. Speakers included Deepak Choudhary (EventFAQS), Jonathan Kennedy (British Council India), Malavika Banerjee (Kolkata Literary Meet), Rashmi Dhanwani (Art X Company), Roshan Abbas (EEMA) and Tom Sweet (British Council Music). Read more about the event here.