Event Industry News roundup
Podcast: The importance of Event Strategy
Multi-award-winning creative agency Sledge can boast an impressive catalogue of clients, Sage, Aruba and O2 contemporary among them. Managing director Sarah Yeats has been with the company for more than 12 and a half years, so she knows a thing or two about live experiences.
In this episode, after detailing her career trajectory and giving some concise Sledge history, Sarah talks about event planning, looks between the lines of corporate speak, and highlights the value of talking to attendees.
Prompted by host James Dickson, the conversation goes on to inspiration and education at shows before digging into ‘digital’, budgets, creative thinking, sustainability, and how unique events can be, realistically.
EPIC Entertainment Group redefines holiday experiences through immersive storytelling and cutting-edge innovation
EPIC Entertainment Group,?renowned?for pushing the boundaries of immersive entertainment, continues to lead the way in creating unforgettable holiday experiences. Through a combination of cutting-edge technology, immersive storytelling, and a deep commitment to authenticity, EPIC delivers “wow” moments for guests across multiple venues. Under the visionary leadership of Steve Sheldon and Charity Hill, the company has built a reputation for its creative approach to holiday events, leaving guests amazed and coming back for more each year.
What Inspires EPIC Entertainment Group to Continually Push the Boundaries of Holiday Experiences?
EPIC is driven by the desire to create memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences that resonate with guests in a world of overstimulation. “We live in a world of over-stimulation, so finding ways to stand out and create truly unique moments is a challenge…but we love a challenge,” said Sheldon and Hill from EPIC Entertainment Group.?The company constantly explores new technologies, interactive elements, and storytelling techniques to meet this challenge head-on.
Kayospruce, leading supplier of outdoor materials to exhibit at The Showman’s Show: Stand 68
Kayospruce is a leading supplier of fabric and accessories for marquees and tents, recognized for its excellence in providing high-quality materials and components crucial for the success of outdoor events. With a focus on innovation and durability, Kayospruce delivers a comprehensive range of products designed to meet the diverse needs of the marquee and tent industry.
At the core of Kayospruce’s offerings is their extensive selection of premium fabrics. Their fabrics are engineered to provide exceptional strength, weather resistance, and longevity. These materials include high-performance, UV-resistant textiles that safeguard against harsh sunlight and water-resistant options that ensure protection from rain and moisture. Kayospruce’s commitment to quality extends to flame-retardant fabrics, which comply with safety regulations and enhance the overall security of the structures.
The Box?Group Introduces Stadia XHD: A new era of heavy-duty modular ground protection
The Box Group, a leading provider of innovative ground protection and event temporary infrastructure solutions, is excited to announce the launch of Stadia XHD, a cutting-edge modular ground protection system designed to revolutionise events hosted at stadiums and sports venues.
Stadia XHD offers an unparalleled level of simplicity and ease of use for protecting the integrity of sensitive surfaces, including parks, professional sports stadiums, arenas and athletics tracks.
Ticketbooth announces digital ticketing partnership deal with Woolworths Carols in the Domain
Ticketbooth, a Leap Event Technology solution, announced its digital ticketing partnership with Woolworths Carols in the Domain, marking the seventh consecutive year of collaboration between the two entities. Leap Event Technology will provide Woolworths Carols in the Domain with its enterprise ticketing solution (Ticketbooth) for live events.
Woolworths Carols in the Domain has been a beloved tradition for families across Australia, bringing joy and festive cheer nationwide. Australia’s best singers and performers will take centre stage again this year to bring in the festive season for the 42nd annual Woolworths Carols in the Domain.
Is AI-powered speech translation the future of multilingual events?
New research?announced today has revealed that an overwhelming majority of event planning professionals (94%) said they would consider using AI as part of the live translation services at their events.
However, as it stands for the moment, in-person professional simultaneous interpretation is THE most popular translation service used by 70% of multilingual event planning professionals.
Tickets for Good powers ‘Tickets for Teachers’ platforms in both the UK and US
Tickets for Good?has announced the launch of?Tickets for Teachers?platforms in both the UK and the US. These new platforms aim to give back to teachers by offering free and discounted access to live events, including music, theatre, sports, and more.
In the US, Tickets for Good has partnered with the?College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation?to provide special ticket access to educators across the country. Building on the success of the?Georgia Teachers Initiative, the programme is now available nationwide, with US teachers able to secure tickets to a range of exciting live events.
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ICC Wales projected to generate almost ￡76m in local economic benefit
ICC Wales?is celebrating a huge business milestone with its confirmed event pipeline, which is expected to generate more than ￡75.8m in local economic benefit, with 2025 events contributing more than ￡39m alone.
The extensive lineup of conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale events which are booked from now until as far ahead as 2028 span a range of sectors including technology, healthcare, education and renewable energy.?
AEV publishes eGuide 2024 edition
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has published the 2024 edition of the eGuide.
First issued in 2007, the eGuide is an event industry-specific guide incorporating a wide range of topics related to event operation and management and an essential resource for UK venue, organiser, exhibitor and supplier companies.
The Live Group sets out ambitions to 2025
The Live Group has announced a new vision into 2025 which will see the businesses continued expansion, both domestically and internationally, the growth of its team, and new investment in audience engagement and event technology. The news follows the group’s announcement of an injection of VCT funding from leading private equity group Foresight Group.
The investment from the Foresight Group earlier this year has been specifically earmarked for research and development within the Live Group’s already well-respected digital event products. The business is already investing in the latest technologies with a view to accelerating a suite of products that increase audience understanding and engagement.
European Congresses Flourish in Glasgow
Glasgow and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) are reporting the continued increase in delegate numbers across major European conferences. This growth is underlined by the recent success of the European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO), which attracted over 7,000 participants. The delegation is the largest ESTRO congress held to date and underlines a growing trend of major congresses expanding in the city.
ESTRO followed the staging of the 50th Annual Meeting of the EBMT (European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation), which attracted a further 4,700 in-person registered participants, and the European Conference on Cystic Fibrosis, which also saw 2,200 researchers, scientists, and medical professionals meet at the SEC.
Minimising food waste at The QEII Centre
For the UN’s International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, the?QEII Centre’s?Executive Chef Danilo Barbagallo explains how the QEII Taste menu reduces food waste through a combination of clever ingredient use, forward planning and creative thinking.
How does the QEII Centre approach the issue of food waste in its daily operations, and what strategies have been most effective in minimising waste?
Preventing food waste starts in the early planning stages by ensuring that we get portion sizes right, as well as being realistic about the amount of food needed for each event so that we don’t over cater. We also have a staff pantry so that if there are any small amounts of leftover food, we can offer it to the team or potentially use it in the staff restaurant.
CloserStill Media acquires majority stake in UK-based Partnership Network Events (PNE)
CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, has acquired a majority stake in Partnership Network Events (PNE) Ltd. Terms are not disclosed.
PNE produce market leading hosted-buyer events and conferences across Healthcare, Education and Public Sector sectors in the UK, US and Middle East, and has quickly established itself as one of the fastest growing businesses globally in the hosted buyer events space since their launch in January 2018.
AIF to launch multi-venue festival business support programme
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) will launch a bespoke free business support programme for multi-venue festivals thanks to funding by Arts Council England
Launching in October, the programme will be open to multi-venue festivals operating in England, of which AIF has identified more than 70 in 2024, serving a range of audiences and showcasing a wide variety of genres.
The QEII Centre appoints new Venue Operations Director
Leading London conference and events venue,?The QEII Centre , has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Peter Ochser as Venue Operations Director.
Peter joins the QEII Centre from his previous role as Deputy Head of Facilities Management for the City of London Guildhall, where he was responsible for facilities management and event support within the historic multi-venue meeting and conference site. In his previous role, Peter helped to deliver many successful large-scale events including state banquets, corporate conferences and high profile industry and social events.