From Volt to Brick: A New Era of Festival Tech
Earlier this year, Brick acquired Volt, the gold standard for rentable power at large-scale events. Volt built its reputation on high-touch, manned battery swap booths. By merging Volt’s operational DNA with Brick’s global lead in autonomous powerbank stations, we have created the most resilient charging infrastructure in the events industry.
The Problem: Why Traditional Charging Fails at Festivals
For event managers, "standard" rental solutions often crumble under the pressure of a 50,000-person crowd.
- Network Congestion: High device density causes "packet loss," making app-based rentals and card verifications fail exactly when they are needed most.
- User Friction: Attendees don't want to manage rental timers or download heavy apps on a congested 4G/5G network.
- Operational Gaps: Manned booths are limited by staff hours, while unmanaged kiosks can be intimidating without clear guidance.
The Solution: Brick’s "Festival Mode" Swapping
We didn't just tweak our software; we rebuilt the experience for high-density environments. Brick’s Festival Powerbank Swapping Solution is designed to bypass the traditional bottlenecks of event tech.
1. Pre-Purchase & Prep-Packs
Attendees can purchase charging access via your official ticketing partner or the Brick website before the gates even open. This secures upfront revenue for organizers and ensures a friction-less "scan and go" experience on-site.
2. "Offline-Light" Connectivity
Our dedicated festival mini-app is engineered to work on minimal bandwidth. By reducing data traffic by nearly 65%, transactions successfully process even when the local cell tower is struggling.
3. The Hybrid Support Model
While Brick stations are fully autonomous, the legacy of Volt allows us to offer a hybrid approach. We combine the efficiency of self-service kiosks with the trust of on-site support staff, ensuring 100% uptime and user satisfaction.Key Performance Indicators: The Payoff
Since implementing the new Festival Mode setup, our partners have seen a dramatic shift in performance:
- Revenue Growth: A 500–600% increase in comparable festival revenue.
- Asset Security: The prepaid "Swap Pack" model ensures that hardware costs are covered, eliminating the risk of unreturned units.
- Social Connectivity: By keeping phones alive, festivals see higher social media engagement and more consistent use of cashless payment systems.
| Feature | Standard Rental | Brick Festival Mode |
| Connectivity | Requires stable 4G/5G | Optimized for high-density congestion |
| User Flow | Pay-as-you-go (High friction) | Pre-paid Swap Packs (Low friction) |
| Reliability | App-dependent | Lightweight Mini-App & Offline-light |
| Revenue | Reactive | Proactive (Upfront sales) |
Why It Matters for Event Organizers
A dead phone is a disconnected guest. They can't find their friends, they can't post to Instagram, and most importantly, they can't use your cashless payment ecosystem. Brick Festival Mode isn't just a utility; it's an insurance policy for your event’s digital infrastructure.
Ready to upgrade your event’s power strategy?
👉 Interested in bringing Brick Festival Mode to your event?
Contact Brick Technology to learn how we can power your festival experience.
