One platform
Connected festival processes
SHIP FESTIVAL · CASE STUDY
One festival. Thousands of artists. One platform.
SHIP is an international showcase festival and music conference in Šibenik that brings together artists, music industry professionals, and audiences. Its growth required a system that keeps pace with the festival and connects processes that run behind the public site.
Context
The festival grows. So do the requirements.
The previous platform was based on WordPress. Each new specific feature required additional customisation and maintenance. Artist applications, user profiles, programme content, and organisation processes needed to work as one.
The task was to build a sustainably maintainable system that gives the festival team a clear view of data and simpler management of day-to-day work.
MenschOS
Administration and public content
Multiple seasons
Foundation for further development
Solution
A platform aligned with how the festival works.
We moved SHIP to MenschOS and connected content management, artists, applications, and user accounts in a single administrative environment.
Organisers can process key information in one place, with a structure that can evolve with upcoming festival seasons.
Process
From application to festival programme
- 1
The artist completes an application and submits required information.
- 2
The festival team accesses applications through administration.
- 3
Applications are reviewed and processed within the selection process.
- 4
Selected artists and the programme are presented to visitors through the festival platform.
Features
What the system includes
Artist applications
Online applications and a central view of submitted data.
Artist profiles
Organised presentation of bands and relevant information.
Review and selection
Tools that support processing and evaluation of applications.
Programme and content
Management of festival information, events, and artists.
User experience
User accounts and personalised options, including favourite artists.
Administration
One place to manage related data and review activity.
Platform
System overview
Result
Fewer scattered processes. More control.
SHIP now has a digital foundation that connects public festival content and the work of the organisation team. Applications, user data, and content management sit in one connected system.
That simplifies administration and provides a stable base for new functionality in upcoming festival seasons.
Next step
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