Sinulog 2008 was a Blast! How to Make Money from Event Festivals
The Sinulog Festival 2008 was a blast! Not only did I participate as their official web designer but I also participated as an escort on one of the commercial floats to which I earned a big amount of money for only a few days work. So, how exactly do you make money from these event festivals? 
Take Advantage of Web Traffic
Blogging about key event activities when they happen will definitely get your blog a lot of traffic. Especially with events like Sinulog where people are searching for winners of each specific category like Miss Cebu, Sinulog Festival Queen 2008 and the street dancing competition.
Covering these events and blogging first can get you a lot of traffic from search engines if your blog is SEO-optimized. But making money from these traffic means your blog must be ad-optimized too.
My blog experienced a surged of traffic during the Sinulog Festival week because my site is featured in the official website of Sinulog.
Get Paid for Your Services
These big events means a lot of work for freelancers. Photographers, dance instructors, choreographers, web and graphic designers are just some of the people that can benefit big on these events.
I earned a big amount of money from this event since Sinulog Foundation hired me as their web designer and put me in charge of the official Sinulog website. Some people I know on the other hand were hired as graphic designers and were in charge of poster layouts.
Aside from offering your technical skills, these events needs a lot of models for the vast number of commercial floats. Several of my friends modeled in the M Lhuillier Float, while I was an escort in the Placenta Float with International Beauty Queen Melanie Marquez.
It was an awesome experience. Miss Melanie was very down to earth and fun to talk to. The question that people ask me the most is how do I land these jobs? That is what we’re going to talk about next.
Connecting with Key People
In business, it really comes down to who you know. I cannot stress enough how important networking with key people is for whatever purpose it will serve you. This rule applies both online and offline.
The keyword here is key people. You need influential and powerful friends if you want to have an edge over other competitors. But how exactly do you network with them? You need something to offer.
Scott Wainner summarized it this way.
Making connections is almost always about a
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Wow. Kaya pala wala ka. WB.
Si Ma’am Melanie pa kasama mo.. astig ^^
Your right, it’s about the right connections when it comes to making money or at least doing it right.
Haha. Yeah Sylv. Thanks a lot. I got a bit busy during the Sinulog celebration here in Cebu, not to mention connecting with Ma’am Melanie.
Networking with key people does have its perks. And if done correctly, could mean a make or break for the success of your business.
By the way, I read your now looking for that one perfect job. Just wanted to let you know that I support your decision 100%. The right job should not only pay well but should serve as a training ground and a great learning experience. Good luck Sylv!
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Kaya pala ang tagal mong nawala Mac. Nag aartista ka na. Kakalimutan mo na kami? lol. Wow that’s nice idea. I wonder how can make it to our city’s World Bamboo Festival. Btw, did you take those photos? Ang galing bro. At ikaw sikat! Don’t worry i won’t judge you because you are not a book! lols
Haha! LOL at your Melanie Marquez quote. Of course! I won’t forget you guys, Ambo! In fact, I will promote your blogs pa. Hehehe. Anyway, thanks a lot bro. I’m glad you loved the pictures. The photos I used are official photo entries in the Sinulog photo contest. Cool huh?
I missed the Sinulog again. The last time I attended was 23 years ago during my formal engagement. I will surely attend next year.
My, it has been a long time then Noemi. If you’re going to attend next year, send me a message. I might be able to get you special press IDs. Hehe.
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Great Article… I miss Sinulog.. btw i love the photos.. who took the photos?
Thanks Melo. I’m glad you liked it. The photos are official entries in the Sinulog photo contest. I have permission to use them though. So you’ve been to Sinulog before? Hehe. It’s a pretty amazing event, especially because Sinulog is the mother of all festivals in the Philippines.
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great article mcbilly. btw, I hope your english rubbed off on Melanie, and not the other way around!
Ahaha! That’s a good one Monaco! I’ve read your post on some of Melanie’s world famous quotes. Luckily, we were using Tagalog in our conversations. Phew!
Wow…These are nice tips to make money form festivals. I love the pictures. Now I feel I’m missing Sinulog a lot…
Hi Kadir. I’m glad you loved the tips. Events can really be a great money maker if you just know how. Hehe. There’s always next year buddy. Just send me a message if you guys want to visit Sinulog next year.
i even sold mineral water jsut to earn lolz!
interesting…
thanks for the info.
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Whoaaaa…. Melanie Marquez xD hahaha nice mustache! xD
Cool text!, brother
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nice photos!!,… that’s the reason why you post some bulletin sa f.s. coz you’re at sinulog fest.,.. hehehe anyways congrats,.. you’re lucky to be with melanie,, more power!!
Hi Martin. Hehe. I’m glad you enjoyed the pics. Indeed it was nice to be with Melanie although this was last year ha.. Thanks for commenting. Hope to see you here more often.
Wow, Billy!
The money-making ideas are a blast! I might note these.
And
“The question that people ask me the most is how do I land these jobs?”
Well, nakwento mo nato… sa kin… hehehe… more power to your modelling career. sssshhhhilllleeennnce nalang me… hehehhe
can you recommend someone who can design our float for the Sinulog festival? please email me…thanks
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