Your event deserves its own app. One that works offline.
Trusted by Greenbelt Festival, Shambala, Teddy Rocks, and more — VIKIN builds fully branded, offline-first mobile apps for UK festivals. We're onboarding events now for 2026.
Your app, your brand, your event's vibe.
Every VIKIN app is fully branded to match your event. Your colours, your logo, your aesthetic. Attendees see your festival— not a generic platform.
Offline-first means no signal, no problem.
Everything — schedules, maps, search, FAQs — works without connectivity. Our bespoke distribution system pushes efficient updates even on poor signal.
90% open rates— reach attendees directly.
Push notifications go straight to attendees. No algorithms deciding who sees your message. Time changes, emergencies, sponsor offers — all get through.
What Happened When Real Festivals Used VIKIN in 2025
A breakout year: five events, thousands of happy attendees.
In 2025 we continued with The Big Retreat and Dubbed Out, and welcomed Greenbelt Festival, Ideas Fest, and The Showman's Show. Every client is returning.
9.3M+
Individual data events captured600K+
Content updates on poor signal260K+
Items favourited by attendees
Greenbelt Festival— outstanding in year one.
Thousands downloaded on launch. Attendees strongly agreed the app helped them get more out of Greenbelt and felt like a natural part of the experience.
"It's been an absolute joy working with VIKIN. Their dedication, creativity, responsiveness, and openness to feedback has been second to none."
Ideas Fest— year-round engagement, not just event day.
Post-event content, early-bird tickets, daily engagement. Speaker profiles made it easy to follow speakers. Reminders were genuinely helpful. Offline content was invaluable due to poor signal.
Most searched term across all events? Beer.
Our instant search helps attendees find anything — vendors, artists, locations, FAQs — offline. So they get back to enjoying their event.
What did Greenbelt attendees actually say?
What about attendee engagement data?
Real data, zero personal info collected.
All analytics are aggregated and anonymous. No logins required. See what attendees search, favourite, and engage with — without needing personal data.
9.3M+
Data events captured anonymously260K+
Sessions and vendors favourited600K+
Updates delivered reliablyWhy the Old Approach Lets Your Attendees Down
Your attendees are in a field with no signal. Now what?
Generic apps need connectivity. Paper programmes go stale instantly. Social media algorithms decide who sees your posts. VIKIN was built for this problem.
Feature
Paper
Generic App
VIKIN
Works offline
Static only
Yes, fully
Real-time updates
Needs signal
Even on poor signal
Your branding
Partial
Fully branded
Attendee planning
Basic
Favourites + reminders
Sponsor visibility
One page
Footer banner
Integrated throughout
VIKIN gives sponsors real visibility, not a footer logo.
Sponsors appear in-line on the dashboard, in search results, near relevant stages. Attendees actually see them. You can prove it with anonymous analytics.
How does VIKIN make sponsors feel valued?
Visibility that drives value, not just a mention.
Sponsors shown on the dashboard, in search results, near stages. Offer marketing notifications, in-app ads, and exclusive content. Analytics prove ROI.
Already with another provider — why switch?
Fully branded apps that feel like yours, not a container.
Most providers give you a page inside their app. VIKIN gives your event its own App Store listing. Your brand, your icon, your experience. We help migrate your data smoothly.
What Your Attendees Get
Context-Aware Dashboard
Shows nearby stages, vendors, and activities based on location and time of day.
Interactive Maps
GPS navigation, POIs, flexible filters, and a zoomable map — all fully offline.
Schedule Builder
Favourite performances, build a timetable, get reminders. 260K+ items favourited in 2025.
Instant Offline Search
Find any vendor, artist, or FAQ — offline, instantly. Keywords plus time and location relevancy.
Emergency Help & Find My Tent
Share GPS or what3words location. Find My Tent shown at night to guide attendees home.
Offline-First, Always
All data bundled locally. No spinners, no frustration. Updates arrive on poor signal.
"The app made planning so much easier — I loved being able to explore the programme in advance."
How does the search work offline?
Global search across all content, fully offline.
All data bundled locally. Search combines keywords with time and location— results are always contextual. Most searched term in 2025? Beer.
How do notifications and reminders work?
Unlimited notifications, scheduled or instant.
Send time changes, emergency alerts, sponsor offers. Attendees who add sessions to their schedule get personalised reminders. You can schedule notifications in advance.
What Your Organising Team Gets
Organiser Portal
Self-serve CMS to manage all content. Publish changes instantly. No technical skills needed.
White-Glove Support
Founder-led help via email, phone, Zoom, or Basecamp. On-site for flagship events.
Anonymous Analytics
See what attendees engage with — aggregated and anonymous. Automated insights included.
Year-Round Content Hub
Share news, tickets, merch between events. Keep your audience engaged away from algorithms.
Crescat Integration
Sync data from Crescat directly into your VIKIN app. No duplicate entry. Worked great for Greenbelt.
In-App Feedback
Hear from attendees directly, before issues hit social media. Anonymous and actionable.
Tell me about the Crescat integration
Manage data in Crescat, publish to your VIKIN app.
Crescat handles scheduling, artist management, and logistics. VIKIN's integration pulls that data into your app — line-up changes, profiles, and more. No duplicate entry.
"We were delighted with the integration between Crescat and VIKIN. It allowed us to build our entire event schedule in Crescat, with updates pushed to our app when we wanted. Super easy to use."
Available to all current and prospective VIKIN events.
Already use Crescat? Ready for you. Don't use Crescat? Manage content through our organiser portal instead. Either way, setup is straightforward.
What does white-glove support actually mean?
Founder-led support, renowned in the industry.
Work directly with Ryan, Anete, and the team. Email, phone, Zoom, Basecamp — whatever works. On-site attendance for flagship events. Out-of-hours support when you're live.
"Their dedication, creativity, responsiveness, and openness to feedback — even when it meant adapting to our quirks — has been second to none."
What Your Sponsors and Vendors Get
Give sponsors visibility that drives real value.
Sponsors appear in-line on the dashboard, in search, and near stages — attendees actually see them. Not buried in a footer or hidden behind a menu.
Dashboard Placement
Premium sponsors on the home dashboard. Time-of-day priority for relevant vendors.
Marketing Notifications
Sponsors can send push notifications — special offers, activations, exclusive content.
Analytics & ROI Proof
Show sponsors their impressions, views, and interactions. Anonymous data that proves value.
New revenue streams for your event.
Sponsor placements, in-app ads, notifications, exclusive content, and more. The app creates monetisation opportunities that didn't exist before — so it can pay for itself.
Your Questions, Answered Honestly
Does the app really work offline?
Yes. Everything works offline.
Schedules, maps, search, FAQs, favourites, Find My Tent — all bundled locally. When signal is available, our system makes small, efficient updates. We handled 600K+ updates on poor signal in 2025.
"Loved that the app kept working perfectly even when my phone barely had reception: maps, search, lineups all just worked."
Is it easy to brand? Will it look like ours?
Your event gets its own App Store listing.
Our designer takes your branding and makes the app feel exactly like yours. Dedicated Apple and Google Play listings. Attendees see your festival, not VIKIN.
Is it affordable? What does pricing look like?
Described as exceptional value by our events.
Pricing based on attendee numbers, tier, and support needs. Discounts for upfront payment and multi-year packages. A quick call gets you a tailored quote.
Tier
Best For
Key Features
Starter
Small / non-profit
Core offline, fully branded
Enhanced
Small to mid events
Vendors, sponsors, richer maps
All Inclusive
Large or flagship
Unlimited, on-site support
What types of events does it work for?
Festivals, trade shows, country shows, airshows— you name it.
Built for outdoor, in-person events of any size. Music festivals, business conferences, country fairs. No minimum event size— all events deserve a great app.
Is setup easy? How much work is it?
Easy setup via our organiser portal or Crescat.
Add artists, vendors, stages, FAQs through our self-serve portal. Or sync from Crescat. No technical skills needed. We guide you through everything.
One honest note: you provide the event data.
We configure and publish the app — but the content comes from you. We'll guide you and help. It's straightforward, but it does take some effort upfront.
Join VIKIN for 2026
2025 proved it. 2026 is where it scales.
Every 2025 client returning. Four new events signed for 2026. Expanding into Europe and Australia— starting with Canowindra International Balloon Challenge. The platform is proven.
We're not a huge corporation. That's the point.
A small, powerful team — engineering, design, marketing, sales, all in-house. Finalist for Best Event Technology at the Event Production Awards 2025. You work with our founders, not a ticket.
Book a quick call with Ryan or Anete
No obligation. Just a friendly chat about your event and how VIKIN could work for you.
Prefer email? Reach us at [email protected].
We typically sign events 3-12 months ahead. The sooner we chat, the more time to make your app perfect for 2026.
