Hidden Beach Festival Course: Hospitality & Artist Care

Start Date: March 2026
Registration Opens: JMarch 1, 2026
Location: Hidden Beach Festival (in-person practical elements)
Register Your Interest Now: register@hiddenbea.ch

Course Overview

Learn the essentials of hospitality and artist care with Hidden Beach Festival. This hybrid experiential course combines online preparation with hands-on practical experience during the festival, giving participants direct exposure to festival operations, artist management, and backstage hospitality.

Over 6–8 weeks, participants will explore:

Principles of hospitality and artist relations in festival settings
Coordinating artist schedules, travel, and accommodations
On-site support for performers, crews, and VIP guests
Problem-solving, communication, and teamwork in fast-paced environments
Health, safety, and wellbeing protocols for artists and teams
Practical experience working with artists during Hidden Beach Festival

Participants will gain real-world skills in managing artist experiences, festival logistics, and hospitality operations.

Course Format

Hybrid Learning:
- Online modules: theory, case studies, communication, and hospitality planning
- In-person practical elements: direct experience supporting artists at Hidden Beach Festival
Small Group Instruction: mentorship from festival staff and hospitality coordinators
Hands-On Tasks: assisting artists, managing artist areas, coordinating schedules
Collaborative Learning: working with peers to deliver excellent hospitality services

Sample Syllabus

Week 1–2: Introduction to Hospitality & Artist Care Principles (Online)
Week 3–4: Communication, Scheduling, and Hospitality Planning (Online + Prep)
Week 5–6: On-Site Artist Care & Practical Experience at Hidden Beach Festival
Week 7–8: Reflection, Evaluation & Capstone Project: Festival Hospitality Report

Participants will complete the course with practical experience, a professional understanding of artist care, and a portfolio-ready reflection report documenting their festival contributions.

Why Join This Course?

Gain hands-on experience working with artists at a live festival
Learn practical hospitality skills applicable to festivals, events, and the entertainment industry
Work alongside experienced festival staff
Build professional experience and networking opportunities

Registration

Open Date: January 1, 2026
Early Interest: Register now to receive updates and priority notifications.