Rising North organisers in a promotional video ahead of the festival. Photo: Rising NorthFestival organisers have opened up on the many moving parts they have been juggling as they get ready for their hard work to pay off at Rising North this week. Amid a difficult period for festival organisers and creative industries across the country, the Rising North committee’s focus this year has been selling tickets. Photo: Brian GrayAudiences have responded well to previous years, but ongoing support is needed to ensure Rising North can continue to deliver amid rising financial and logistical pressures. Tickets are available via the Rising North festival website.