Milestones

Planning kickoff — Master Project Plan locked, sponsor outreach groundwork, lineup longlist underway.

Brand finalized. Sponsor deck ready. Vendor applications open. Lineup longlist complete. Budget v1 done.

Permit and noise exemption applications submitted. Insurance quotes received. Anchor sponsor conversations live.

Upington Fire & Rescue consultation complete (SM-001). Insurance carrier FR requirements confirmed (CL-004).

Lineup confirmed. Vendor selection complete. Major supplier quotes in. POPIA review complete.

HARD LOCK — Fire treatment route decided (SM-002). Sponsor contracts signed. Insurance bound. Worship service team confirmed.

All artist contracts and technical riders in. Site build schedule locked. All supplier contracts signed.

Site build prep complete. FR-treated hay bales ready. Staff and volunteer briefings done.

Site build complete. Fire department sign-off. Final walkthrough.

Vlam Fees opens — Friday 19:00.

Main festival day.

Worship service opens. Closes 16:00.

Financial reconciliation complete. Sponsor wrap-up reports delivered.

Lessons learned doc complete. Year-2 brief drafted.