Behind the scenes at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2016
The Event Industry News (EIN) film crew went behind the scenes at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2016. During the build, EIN presenter James Dickson interviewed Dick and Frankie Tee (EnTEEtainment Ltd) and...
View ArticleRigging industry successfully trials Live Event Trailblazer Apprenticeship
Rigging industry experts from across the UK joined forces at Birmingham’s’ Barclaycard Arena to trial the Trailblazer Live Event Rigging Apprenticeship assessment, 29th June 2016. The Live Event...
View ArticleBumper shortlist announced for Event Technology Awards as number of...
If proof was required that the use of event technology continues to grow in stature and popularity, a quick look at the lengthy shortlist for this year’s Event Technology Awards (ETAs) should satisfy...
View ArticleEnTEEtainment at Rochester Castle Concerts
The ‘EnTEEtainment’ team led by Amy Harmsworth assisted by Frankie Tee have recently delivered yet another successful season of the Rochester Castle Concerts on behalf of Medway Council. The historic...
View ArticleUKCMA launch new website
The United Kingdom Crowd Management Association has developed a new online presence to highlight its growing influence within the security industry. The creation of a new-look UKCMA website reflects...
View ArticleEvent Technology Awards 2016 judges’ spotlight: Alex Barbero
Joining the Event Technology Awards judging panel for 2016 is Alex Barbero – Technology Evangelist & Senior Sales Executive at Eventoplus. Passionate for consumer technology, Alex has been linked...
View ArticleArena Group acquires Hong Kong based Ironmonger Marquees
Global event supplier, Arena Group, has bought Hong Kong-based event production company Ironmonger Marquees, to create Arena Hong Kong, extending its Asian capabilities with a new office and hub in...
View ArticleEvans Audio Visual Staging invests in new equipment
Evans Audio Visual Staging has invested in new LED displays, compact speakers and laser projectors, August 2016. Part of the company’s ongoing investment strategy has seen Evans bolster its already...
View ArticleSerious Stages at Electric Daisy Carnival UK
Serious Stages designed and manufactured a custom built scaffolding system along with bespoke specials to accommodate the impressive 1,200m₂ Crystal Village stage at Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) UK,...
View ArticleGlowing praise for Showsec’s role in America’s Cup success
SIR BEN AINSLIE ruled the waves to make the return of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series to Portsmouth a triumphant one . . . but Showsec have received glowing recognition for their part in...
View ArticleGrillstock hints at third day for 2017
Bristol barbecue championship/music festival, Grillstock, could expand to a third day next year, co-founder Ben Merrington has hinted. Record numbers attended the event this summer, for eight rounds...
View ArticleEvent Technology Awards Judges’ Spotlight: Dahlia El Gazzar
Joining the Event Technology Awards judging panel for 2016 is Dahlia El Gazzar Tech Evangelist and founder of DAHLIA+ Dahlia has an OMG-attitude about tech and practical solutions. With more than a...
View ArticleGo ‘hard and strong’ with non-EU trade opportunities
Whilst the Brexit vote has been met with a great deal of apprehension, the UK should go ‘hard and strong’ on any opportunities for improved trade deals with non-EU countries according to one event...
View ArticleGL events deliver 15,000m2 of space for British Grand Prix
Event Industry News recently caught up with the team from GL events UK as they opened the doors to the vast hospitality areas that they build for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. The company has...
View ArticleGunman at large after Tea Party Festival shooting
A 27-year-old man shot in the chest at the 8,000 capacity Tea Party Festival, Royal Windsor Racecourse, on Saturday night, is recovering in hospital. According to sources at the scene, the incident...
View ArticleA strong relationship with the Bloodstock family
They’re one big happy family at Bloodstock Open Air Festival . . . and Showsec have forged a strong relationship which makes them a much-loved part of that close-knit group. The crowd management and...
View ArticleEvent Technology Awards Judge’s Spotlight: Mark Bannister
Joining the Event Technology Awards judging panel for 2016 is Mark Bannister – Technical Director at George P. Johnson. My job is simple: ensure the show goes on. I run all the technical production...
View ArticleMidas spurs Jockey Club Live to record number of dates
Temporary power specialist Midas has provided for a record number of Jockey Club Live shows this summer, with Aintree added to the calendar. In the sophomore year of a three-season contract with...
View ArticleLime Venue Portfolio launch ‘Christmas with Sparkle Campaign’ with Meeting Needs
Lime Venue Portfolio (LVP) has launched its 2016 Christmas campaign with a three peak challenge for event professionals. Led by Richard Kadri-Langford, Head of Marketing at LVP, the three day, three...
View ArticleGet down to Biz-ness! Bizly launches in New York, Chicago & San Fran
Bizly, the platform for on-demand booking of private meeting rooms at leading hotels, has announced the launch of their website – www.bizly.com. Servicing three key markets today – New York, Chicago...
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