UKCMA industry survey report released
A significant report detailing the results of a survey concerning an industry-wide reduction in the numbers of security and stewarding personnel has now been published by the United Kingdom Crowd...
View ArticleSC Productions delivers artist liaison management for Field Day 2017
Fonden Aarhus 2017 – Peter Vestergaard/ GrandOpening This year’s Field Day festival once again saw SC Productions take on the responsibility of Artist Liaison Management. Held in London’s Victoria...
View ArticleCriminal Mock Trial Episode 0: Introduction to court proceedings
The Mock Trial in this series was organised by A.C.T. (National) Ltd, in partnership with IOSH Sports Grounds and Events Group and Magdalen Chambers. Taking place at the Priory Rooms in Birmingham...
View ArticleEvent Technology Awards 2017 Judge’s Spotlight: Ben Willcox
Part of the Event Technology Awards judging team for 2017 is Ben Wilcox, Event Technology Manager at British Gymnastics. Event Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight Full Name: Ben Willcox Company:...
View ArticleHope & Glory Festival company in liquidation
The company behind a “chaotic” music festival that was pulled on the second day has gone into liquidation while owing almost £890,000 to creditors. Hope & Glory Festival in Liverpool was called off...
View Articledrp further invests in growth with the acquisition of Penguins
Creative communications agency drp has announced today the acquisition of Penguins, the Windsor-based events agency. This acquisition adds diversity to their client base and bolsters their position as...
View ArticleCriminal Mock Trial Episode 1: Case in court and statement from the prosecution
The Mock Trial in this series was organised by A.C.T. (National) Ltd, in partnership with IOSH Sports Grounds and Events Group and Magdalen Chambers. Taking place at the Priory Rooms in Birmingham...
View ArticleNew Utopium Tech at BBC’s Big Blue Tent for Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The festival saw performances from comedians such as Frankie Boyle, Sarah Pascoe and Phil Wang, and was illuminated by Bristol-based lighting company Utopium, who this year utilised a number of new...
View ArticleArena Seating nominated for Football Business Award 2017
Arena Seating, part of Arena Group UK & Europe, has been helping clubs of all sizes to improve their facilities for over 50 years, has been nominated for ‘Best Business Serving Football – over...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at Henley Festival 2017
With this year’s Henley Festival marking the 34th anniversary, the Event Industry News crew caught up with Production Manager, John Harris and Artistic Director, Stewart Collins to find out how it’s...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at The Open 2017
With this year’s Open Championship at Royal Birkdale marking the 146th tournament, the Event Industry News crew caught up with outgoing Director – Championship Staging for the R&A, Michael Wells,...
View Articledrp hires its first events apprentice as trailblazer for new scheme
drp has recently hired its first events apprentice through the Event Management Apprenticeship programme. The events assistant apprenticeship role was fully approved by the government earlier this year...
View ArticleCriminal Mock Trial Episode 2: The first witness
The Mock Trial in this series was organised by A.C.T. (National) Ltd, in partnership with IOSH Sports Grounds and Events Group and Magdalen Chambers. Taking place at the Priory Rooms in Birmingham...
View ArticleBehind the scenes at Newmarket Nights 2017
Following extensive new development of the new stage on the summer course, the Event Industry News crew caught up with Amy Starkey, Managing Director of Newmarket Racecourses, Julian Spear,...
View ArticleIntent returns for a fourth year at British Summer Time, Hyde Park
With Green Day, Justin Bieber and Kings of Leon headlining, British Summer Time was back this summer for another year of great live music in Hyde Park. With the crowds, crew and performers, Intent...
View ArticleInstant Marquees Ltd at BST
When Instant Marquees was asked by AEG, five years ago now, to provide the stalls for the proposed market area for BST, we leapt at the opportunity because we knew from the outset it was going to be...
View ArticleSee the light(s)…
Event Review Green Day come on stage at Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park (BST) after the capacity crowd has sung along to Bohemian Rhapsody, at the band’s behest. The Californian pop...
View ArticleWight Fencing at British Summer Time 2017
Wight Fencing stretches much further than its original 2008 precept, which was to provide barriers to the burgeoning Isle of Wight Festival (IWF). Launched by IWF management to provide for the event’s...
View ArticleFabulous at 40 – PLASA Show celebrates successful return to West London
The 40th anniversary of the PLASA Show saw its refocussed direction paying dividends, with an increase in visitor numbers, a sold-out show floor and a 25% increase in the number of audio companies...
View ArticleWatchet Live CIC formally presented with Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
It was announced back in June in the London Gazette that Watchet Live CIC, the Community Interest Company behind Watchet Live Festival, was one of the recipients of the 2017 Queen’s Award for Voluntary...
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