Monday, February 15, 2010
The HSE has announced it is to revise its guidance for the events industry to reflect legislative changes and improvements in industry practices.Filed Under: Technology 3 Comments
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Showsec was recognised for achieving excellence in four award categories during this October’s Security Excellence Awards.
Most notably, for the fourth consecutive year, the company won the highly acclaimed Event Security Team Of The Year award, collected by London Area Manager Paul Legge from presenter Ronnie Corbett.
The company was nominated in three other categories and applauded [...]
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Over four million people watched this year’s Tour of Britain, according to event organiser SweetSpot.
One million people turned out to watch the eight-stage race at the roadside, with a further three million tuning in to ITV4 to watch evening highlights programmes.
Some of the largest crowds seen at the 2009 race were at the two west [...]
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A shortage of volunteers, coupled with strict council health and safety rules have forced the cancellation of a popular North Lincolnshire firework display.
The Brigg Firework Display was due to be held at Brigg Recreation Ground this Saturday but had to be pulled by the Brigg Roundtable who had been organising the event.
Robert Sommerville, event organiser, [...]
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Business owners looking to follow the BBC’s lead and scrap a Christmas party this year should consider the impact not only on staff morale, but on the events industry and the small business suppliers within it.
Events company Concerto Group estimates that the total Christmas Party market is worth about £1bn a year. Of its 350 [...]
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Event branding specialists Sunbaba celebrated with clients Fonix LED and Daytona Stage Hire at the Showman’s Show as both companies won the prestigious stand awards, adorned with Sunbaba’s branding.
Fonix LED scooped an impressive three awards including the grand prix Best Stand Award. Sunbaba fitted the stand with an ultramesh profiled arc and side panels, clearly [...]
Friday, October 23, 2009
By Rohit Talwar, CEO of Fast Future
The event industry has been hit hard by the current recession but, while it is not expected to return to strenght soon, all is not lost. The following are my top ten key developments I expect the industry to undergo next year:
1. New Product Explosion – We will see a massive [...]
Thursday, October 22, 2009
October 24th marks the worldwide premier of Amandla! Mandela: A Musical Journey to Freedom at Amsterdam’s Royal Carré Theater.
ShowTex Netherlands created a unique stage element that features throughout the show. The original ShowTex curtain was designed by stage and television veteran Eric Goossens. Nothing less would do for this international production of lively South [...]
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Reading International Festival bursts over the town promising a host of events on climate change, global equality, local culture and more.
The festival, which runs until Sunday, November 1, features talks, walks, exhibitions, dance and plays hosted by organisations and groups from across Reading.
Organised by Reading International Development Forum, the prominent theme this year is climate [...]
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
SHE may not have been running but Jean Summerhayes finished the Cardiff Half Marathon in style yesterday.
The 64-year-old event organiser will retire in July after working for Barnardo’s Cymru for more than 30 years.
She will be taking a back seat at next year’s event as she hands the phenomenal task of organising the event to [...]
Friday, October 16, 2009
Malmesbury Carnival is facing losses of £20,000 after the company set up to run the Party in the Park music festival went into liquidation after turnout failed to reach expectations The losses take up nearly all of the carnival’s reserve funds but organisers say the disaster will not affect the £17,000 they plan to dish [...]
Thursday, October 15, 2009
A new trade association to represent the interests of the Northern Ireland events industry has been formed.
Details were announced at ‘In Any Event’, a major conference and exhibition for those in the events industry held at the Europa Hotel.
A group of eight companies, including some of the largest in the sector, have formed a steering [...]
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Former event rider Tissie Reason has taken over as director of Chatsworth International Horse Trials.
Ms Reason has competed up to advanced level and has been an event organiser and entries secretary for more than 30 years.
She takes over the reins from Mike and Sue Etherington-Smith with immediate effect, saying she is “looking forward [...]
Monday, October 12, 2009
Showsec continued it’s policy of supporting open debate and conversation in the music industry when they partnered the Live UK Summit 09 held in London on 7th and 8th October.
Showsec Operations Director Mark Logan addressed the VIP music business audience, when he spoke on a panel entitled “Criminal In Tent” alongside industry experts Jim King [...]
Monday, October 12, 2009
China’s first western managed concert venue opens today (12th October) with an extensive rigging facility supplied by Star Events Group Ltd (SEGL).
Wukesong Arena (pronounced Woo-ka-song) was built in west Beijing for the 2008 Olympics specifically to host basketball. Privately financed by developer Bloomage International Investment Group Inc, the venue was managed by AEG and then [...]
Monday, October 12, 2009
COMMUNITY figures have voiced outrage at the departure of entertainments adviser Ben Simon from Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council.
Mr Simon organised this year’s Civic Festival during his temporary five-month contract as acting arts and entertainments adviser from March to July this year.
However, he said the town council never paid him for three extra days’ work [...]
Monday, October 12, 2009
A SPECTACULAR fireworks display is again set to light the skies of Minehead on November 5 following the success of last year’s event.
Organisers Butlins and West Somerset Council will be hoping for a similar turnout to last year, when several thousand people spilled out on to the seafront to watch the show.
Julian Highfield, Butlins resort [...]
Friday, October 9, 2009
Reading Festival promoters, Reading Festvals Ltd, have been fined for breaching health and safety rules in preparation for the event in 2006.
Charges were brought against the company after a crane ran into power lines during prepartions for the 2006 event.
Reading Magistrate’s Court ruled today, October 8, that the company had failed to carry out a [...]
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Map My Tracks is backing double Olympic champion, James Cracknell, in his attempt to set a world record for cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats this month.
Cracknell and a team of three elite riders will take part in the HotChillee End To End Challenge starting on Saturday, October 17 It will be an attempt [...]
