Myles Franklin
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Event

Shabang Music Festival

Helped grow Shabang Music Festival from its early days of 2,000 attendees to over 10,000 attendees and 45 live music acts.

Role
Director of Marketing
Where
San Luis Obispo, CA
Years
2017 — 2023
Site
shabangslo.com
Shabang festival main stage beneath green hills with a rainbow overhead
Attendees
10,000+
Revenue from marketing
$1M
Growth over 5 years
400%

Summary

Over the course of my five years at Shabang Music Festival, I had the opportunity to contribute to its transformation from a small-scale event with 2,000 attendees to a landmark festival (yes, we had camping, so you know it’s real 😃) attracting over 10,000 fans. As the Marketing Director, my responsibilities included overseeing all digital advertising, sales operations, and overall ticket sales.

Highlights

  • 10,000+ attendees
  • $1M in revenue generated from marketing
  • 400% growth over 5 years
  • Major partnerships and sponsors

Conclusion

The success of Shabang Music Festival can be attributed to a balance of teamwork, innovation, and data-driven strategies. By embracing creativity and staying on top of industry trends, we were able to develop campaigns that resonated with our target audience. This approach not only led to remarkable brand success but also allowed us to create unforgettable experiences for festival attendees, making Shabang Music Festival a renowned event in the music scene.

You can grab tickets for the next Shabang here.