From Covent Garden to Cyprus: Richard Handley’s Guide to Launching a Street Festival

Welcome to Festival Corner! We’re excited to have Richard Handley with us today. Richard is the director of the Pafos International Street Festival and a well-known performer. In this episode, we will talk about the very first edition of the festival and Richard’s amazing journey, including his famous performances at Covent Garden. Richard will also share useful tips on how to organize your own street festival in Cyprus, from planning and permits to finding artists and sponsors. When organizing your first street festival in Cyprus, Richard will explain: 📜 Securing permits🎪 Booking performers🤝 Approaching sponsors📣 Marketing in English & Greek📋 Managing logistics Tune in for some expert advice and inspiration! 🎉