FoF Awards 2024

The FoF Awards 2024 will be presented on Friday evening, November 29, as part of the event and, together with the closing concert, are the highlight of the Future of Festivals.

Companies that develop exceptional projects, ideas and apps for the event industry as well as festivals that successfully implement innovative ideas can apply. Each participant has one vote for each of the two categories: Companies & Start-Ups and Festivals. This means that all nominees have a fair chance, regardless of the size of their offerings.

After the awards ceremony, there will be plenty of time for networking, exchanging ideas and relaxed conversations over a drink with industry colleagues. Of course, a musical supporting program will also ensure the right atmosphere – after all, what would a festival conference be without live entertainment?

Participants can discover and test the applicants’ products and services exclusively on site and vote for their favorites. The FoF Awards 2024 not only honor the best ideas, but also show which tools and concepts will be needed in the coming season. Above all, the pioneers who drive the scene forward with new ideas will be recognized.

Category: Festivals

Orange Blossom Special Festival

At the Orange Blossom Special Festival, the backstage daycare center ensures that parents can relax and party while their children are well looked after. This is the third year that the OBS team has created a family-friendly atmosphere for employees

Jamel Rockt den Förster

Jamel rocks the forester, a festival for democracy and tolerance. The village of Jamel has been deliberately colonized by neo-Nazis as a “model National Socialist village”. Since 2007, the festival has been a form of resistance against this appropriation and is intended to demonstrate to the Nazis that “democratic headwinds” are blowing against them.

Zurück zu den Wurzeln Festival

A festival for everyone! The Wurzelfestival is a barrier-free festival site with an inclusive camp for retreat and support. Inclusion means togetherness instead of a society of elbows – everyone is welcome, regardless of origin, faith or orientation. Together we create a peaceful, tolerant parallel world that we want to bring into everyday life.

Category: Company and services

Crowd Cushion

Crowd Cushion Safety Notification System™: Designed for a safe and relaxed festival experience, our system monitors and mitigates potentially dangerous situations in crowds. Our patented technology, consisting of pressure sensors, provides real-time data directly to security personnel. The innovative cushions attach seamlessly to the barricades and alert you to risks before they can escalate. A step towards more safety and a more relaxed atmosphere at festivals.

Vytal

With the smart reusable solution for events, we are setting new standards in sustainable packaging. Whether it’s the Berlinale, OMR24 or the Cruilla Festival in Barcelona – Vytal impresses with automated, contactless, cashless and stress-free rental and return. Smart containers, efficient logistics and dishwashing services ensure an all-round carefree package at festivals. This makes sustainability uncomplicated and suitable for everyday use.

Phantor

With the ability to condense up to 10,000 liters of drinking water a day from the air, PHANTOR offers an environmentally friendly solution to water shortages. Zero waste, minimal carbon footprint and successful deployments, such as at the Ärzte im Labor Tempelhof concert, prove the potential for sustainable water supply. PHANTOR supports remote locations, agriculture and infrastructure projects – an important step towards greater environmental awareness at major events worldwide.

Nijhuis

With innovative technologies already presented at Dutch festivals such as DGTL and Zwarte Cross, Nijhuis Saur Industries is setting standards in the circular economy. From unisex urinals to converting urine into irrigation water and fertilizer, our solutions show how sustainable water use can improve the festival experience. Together we are shaping a sustainable future for festivals.

Solide Strukturen

Our Solibar is revolutionizing the way beer is served at festivals. Self-sufficient, mobile and powered by photovoltaics, the Solibar declares war on annoying diesel generators. With integrated battery storage, it provides cold drinks 24 hours a day and electricity for other needs. We are working on realizing even more sustainable ideas.