training exercises and during the event continuously monitoring for unexpected or unplanned for changes. Not only do you want to seek ways to reduce risk but also there may be times when it is wise to cancel an event due to unforeseen risks. In such cases, not doing anything may result in a major risk. Never hold an event without a good organizational (incident command) structure Often failures occur due to poor communication between parts of the event. It is essential that prior to holding an event that all stake holders use the same vocabulary and understand each other, have a system to communicate, and practice coordination. Good incident command structures not only lessen risk but should an incident occur they are essential in protecting life and property. Evaluate, evaluate, evaluate! A major error in event and festival event risk management is to fail to evaluate the event or festival after it is completed. Be sure to conduct a through after-action review. Include in this review both positive and negative outcomes, what went right, what did not happened due to luck and what mistakes were made. List areas for improvement. Never be defensive in your review, instead analyze your plans and document both positive and negative tactics in a written report. This report should be written within 30 days of the event so that memory loss and idealization do not occur.