Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight

Today, music festivals number in the thousands, taking place around the globe and embracing all kinds of popular music. Here, we’ll look back at some of the biggest music festivals, from the mid 1950s to the present, and focus on an essential part of their culture: festival posters.

Indeed, from the very beginning, graphic design and (especially) festival posters have been an integral way to shape each festival’s unique brand and echo their creative spirit. It’s fascinating to look back and see how modern music festival poster design evolved from historical precedents. Let’s dive in....