Events on Trial Episode 9: Bonus Q&A Session
Following the end of the trial, those in attendance were given the opportunity to ask the judge and lawyers present any questions they may have in regards to laws relevant to the case and the wider...
View ArticlePLASA elections follow appointment of new chair and board members
PLASA, the Professional Lighting and Sound Association, has announced changes to its elected board including the appointment of Adam Blaxill as the new Chair. Adam Blaxill originally joined the PLASA...
View ArticleRobe making an impact in Schladming
The former mining district of Schladming-Dachstein is considered one of the finest skiing areas in Austria during their season. It is also famous for the Men's World Cup Night Slalom – hailed by some...
View ArticleWarrington Wolves sign security contract with Showsec
Showsec has signed a new two-year contract with Warrington Wolves to provide security services for all upcoming home games. The crowd management and event security company has already worked at The...
View ArticleReally Creative Media ‘Party on the Dancefloor’ with Steps UK tour
Really Creative Media, expert digital and live production business, was entrusted to design the stage content for British pop group Steps’ ‘Party on the Dance Floor’ arena tour, a vibrant celebration...
View ArticleMusic venues hail ‘seismic victory’ in housing noise battle
The music industry is hailing a major victory after ministers vowed to change planning rules in England to protect venues from complaints about noise. Stars including Sir Paul McCartney warned venues...
View ArticleSadness as Ellesmere’s Merefest festival is cancelled
Merefest, which was launched in 2013 as a free festival, has become a popular annual fixture. It brought a host of outdoor activities and live bands to Ellesmere’s Mere and Cremorne Gardens. But the...
View ArticleThe Event Club party tickets are on sale now!
Tickets are now available to purchase for The Event Club party, the first opportunity of the season for the entire events industry to come together and collaborate under one roof. The Event Club, a...
View ArticleHenley Festival reveals stellar line-up
Rita Ora, Grace Jones, Nile Rogers & Chic, Curtis Stigers and the Ronnie Scotts Big Band and the English National Opera will headline the Floating Stage at Henley Festival in July. Declaring their...
View ArticleSymphotech ensures Equalities Act 2010 compliant concerts
Symphotech has collaborated with Blue Multimedia Ltd to provide concerts with two innovative and cost-effective signing solutions to aid the deaf and hearing impaired, in a bid to ensure both...
View ArticleSecond day for Event Tech Live
Europe’s only event technology show, Event Tech Live (ETL), will be scaled up to two days when it returns to the Old Truman Brewery in November for its fifth edition. The decision to expand the show is...
View ArticleJoin the line-up with Festaff: Applications now open to volunteer at the UK’s...
The UK’s biggest festival volunteers company, Festaff, have opened applications for this year’s best summer events. Volunteers can sign up for positions at the UK’s biggest festivals now via...
View ArticleSIA reacts to rise in acid attacks
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has published guidance for private security operatives and businesses in the event of an acid attack. The initiative follows a rise in incidents across the...
View ArticleLeading promoter launches new artist management division
Brainchild of promoting team Conal Dodds and Paul Hutton, Crosstown Concerts has announced partnerships to create its own management company, looking after artists including Keir, Mauwe, Paris Youth...
View ArticleTSG secures SIA Approved Contractor status
TSG and sister brand Definitive Security have won Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) accreditation, the sought after set of standards overseen by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Independently...
View ArticleFar and Beyond Events Ltd welcome Andy Mackenzie as Head of Health and Safety
Far and Beyond Events Ltd (FAB) have the pleasure of announcing their new Health and Safety division, as they welcome Andy Mackenzie into their growing team as Head of Health and Safety. As well as...
View ArticleGlastonbury festival set to ban plastic bottles in 2019
Glastonbury festival is to implement a site-wide ban on plastic bottles when it returns in 2019. “It’s an enormous project; it’s taking a lot of time to tackle with all the different people we work...
View ArticleColston Hall receives green light for transformation
Planning permission has now been granted for the £48.8 million transformation of Colston Hall. Today, Bristol Music Trust, the organisation that runs Colston Hall, and Bristol City Council, who own the...
View ArticleGrowth sees drp expand the live division
The live division has seen incredible growth with Laura Lucas joining as a Project Manager for creative communications agency drp. Laura’s responsibilities as a project manager will be to explore...
View ArticleLime Venue Portfolio appoints new head of marketing
Lime Venue Portfolio has strengthened its marketing team with the high-profile appointment of Jenner Carter as Head of Marketing. Jenner joins the venue portfolio from the NEC Group and will strengthen...
View ArticleArena Events Group plc acquires GLD Productions Ltd
Arena Events Group expands its product portfolio with the acquisition of specialist furniture hire business GLD Productions. The largest UK owned event production supplier, Arena, has bought GLD...
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