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How We Run 5 Stages at Once: Inside Next Fest at the LA County Fair
Five stages, one fairgrounds, zero dead air. Here's how the largest indie music festival in the country actually gets built.
July 14, 2026 · 6 min read
Journal
The Production Log
Field notes, build breakdowns, and straight answers from the crews behind Southern California's biggest events.
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Organizer Guides
What Does Event Production Actually Cost? A 2026 Breakdown
The honest answer to the first question every organizer asks — and the line items that actually move the number.
June 2, 2026 · 7 min read
Organizer Guides
How Much Stage Do You Need? A Sizing Guide by Crowd Size
Stage size isn't about the performers — it's about the last row. A practical sizing guide.
April 21, 2026 · 6 min read
Venues
Producing Events at Fairplex: An Organizer's Field Guide
We've spent four seasons producing at Fairplex in Pomona. Here's what organizers should know before load-in day one.
March 5, 2026 · 5 min read