Case studies

Practical stories from real events, showing the challenges organisers faced, the support VIKIN provided and the difference their event app made.

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More organisers share what it is like to build and run their event app with VIKIN.

A festival attendee using the Teddy Rocks app

VIKIN Event Apps was fundamental this year in helping take Teddy Rocks Festival to the next level. We have grown to a size where mobile phone signal is non-existent in most areas of the site and getting information to our attendees has become extremely hard. VIKIN’s event app allowed us to deliver offline information to festival goers, update lineups and stage times, and send notifications about unexpected fundraising happenings. Their team's ability (and patience) to integrate with our existing website systems allowed us to retain a single source of truth and ensure there was no duplication in admin effort for our volunteer team. It was also incredible to be able to announce our fundraising total from the event to app users via a notification and funnel them towards information about the charities we support. The analytics data we gained about favourited acts, popular food vendors and hotspot locations will aid our planning for our next event.

Chris Sherry - Digital Lead & Organiser
A festival attendee using The Big Retreat Festival's app

We’ve used event apps before for The Big Retreat Festival, but VIKIN truly exceeded our expectations. The team went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, providing exceptional support and a seamless experience for both our organisers and attendees. The app helped attendees personalise their festival experience, discover new experiences, and navigate our packed schedule with ease. The level of service and attention to detail from VIKIN was outstanding, and we would highly recommend them to any event looking for a top-tier app solution.

Amber Lort-Phillips - Event Director
A festival attendee using the Greenbelt Festival app

It’s been an absolute joy working with VIKIN to develop our 2025 Greenbelt app. From day one, we knew they’d go above and beyond to deliver something that would genuinely enhance the experience for our festivalgoers. Their dedication, creativity, responsiveness, and openness to feedback - even when it meant adapting to our quirks - has been second to none. That commitment to excellence shines through in the final product, and we’re proud to have developed it together.

Daisy Ghira - Digital Comms Officer
A picture of the Shambala App

We couldn’t have asked for a better team to bring the Shambala 2026 app to life. The whole VIKIN squad were proactive, responsive and incredibly easy to work with, always going above and beyond to accommodate development requests. Their on-site support was also top-notch, and most importantly, the app itself was brilliant. Reliable out in the fields and intuitive to use, it helped people navigate the festival, discover more, and get the very most out of their annual Adventures in Utopia.

Ellie Rogers - MarComms Director
A picture from Ideas Fest

It’s been great working with the VIKIN team on the Ideas Fest app. Running a festival for entrepreneurs comes with plenty of moving parts, and we’re grateful for how they’ve made the process smooth and straightforward. The team has been super easy to work with throughout the whole process. They’re keeping everything on track and now we can’t wait for Ideas Fest attendees to dive in and enjoy the event in all its glory!

Olivia Lane - Event Organiser