Question 1

What's the difference between a director and a visionary?

Accepted Answer

A director is the accountable owner of a traditional festival lane (one preferred name on the directory). A visionary owns a celebration vision and builds a crew around it — often along the journey to the weekend, not only day-of. Multiple visionaries can share a lane as co-equals until a director coordinates them.

Question 2

Is this a paid role?

Accepted Answer

Generally not — these are volunteer leadership roles. We are open to contractors when a role is funded. Full transparency: if you want paid marketing or similar work, we will likely ask you to pair that with a fundraising strategy and execute it to fund the role (and any campaign spend).

Question 3

Do I need festival experience?

Accepted Answer

Helpful, not required. LNY 2026 runbooks and co-chairs back you up.

Question 4

What if my experience isn't funded yet?

Accepted Answer

We operate as a network of owners. We put the word out when an experience is unfunded, but it is up to everyone to recruit help and spread the ask. We will create incentives so pitching in is worthwhile — gift registry blocks, sponsorship commission paths, and peer grapevine recruiting — not a single person carrying every fundraising ask.

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