Insights
2026-08-07

The EXCENTRIC Podcast: Episode #4 is out now!

Festivals and Data: Insights for a Changing Cultural Landscape

In this episode, our hosts speak with Gert Naessens, Director of Business Development at the European Festivals Association (EFA), about the evolving role of festivals and how data can help cultural organisations respond to today’s economic, social, and environmental challenges.

Building on EXCENTRIC’s first Open Demo Day, the conversation explores how festivals can use data not just to measure, but to understand their impact better, strengthen collaboration, and support better decision-making.

Listen now and follow the series for more insights!

Produced by KEA European Affairs and the EXCENTRIC consortium, this EU-funded podcast series shares insights from the development of the projects, including experiences from six pilots across six countries, alongside policy and practice-based reflections.