The UK’s best-loved Fireworks Festival will once more take over the People’s Palace for two nights on 1 and 2 November. Lighting up Ally Pally’s iconic view of the capital’s skyline, and taking over the 196 acres of parkland, London’s biggest and best Fireworks display will be soundtracked by a specially curated playlist. Alongside the legendary display, the festival also presents big top Cafe De Pally, which includes a plethora of live music and singalongs aided by a brass band, and choir. Some of London’s best street food, cocktail and craft beer vendors make up StrEATlife, soundtracked by funk-fuelled, comedy…
Author: Andy Lenthall
Martyn’s Law, which places a duty on venues and events to put measure in place to protect the public from terrorist attacks, has reached the next stop on the journey to becoming law. The NTIA has issued a statement commending the progress but encouraging stakeholders to get involved in ensuring requirements are proportionate. NTIA CEO Michael Kill said: “Today’s presentation of Martyn’s Law in Parliament marks a significant milestone, reflecting a seven-year journey led by the unwavering dedication of Figen Murray. As CEO of the Night Time Industries Association, I want to commend Figen for her relentless advocacy in honour…
Recently, Charisse Beaumont, CEO of Black Lives in Music, gave evidence to the London Assembly’s Economy, Culture and Skills Committee. The committee is investigating the strengths and weaknesses of London’s night time leisure sector, its recovery from the pandemic and how it has been affected by rising inflation and cost-of-living. Black Lives In Music (BLiM) and The Musicians’ Union wrote to the Mayor last year to raise their concerns about barriers in the industry. In response, the Mayor, Night Czar, Black Lives In Music, the Musicians’ Union and LIVE established The Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) project to…
PRS Foundation and Southbank Centre have announced the call for proposals for their critically acclaimed New Music Biennial. Presented in partnership with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture, BBC Radio 3, NMC Recordings and with support from Arts Council of England, New Music Biennial 2025 will comprise 20 new pieces of music: consisting of brand new works selected from an open call as well as a chance for audiences to see repeat performances of outstanding works premiered within the last 4 years. New Music Biennial includes new music from across all genres: from classical and chamber opera to jazz,…
Experience 25, the exhibition celebrating the history of the iconic Isle of Wight Festival, opens at London’s O2 on 19th September 2024. This year marks the 25th edition of Isle of Wight Festival, including the three original events held in 1968, ‘69 and ‘70. To celebrate this landmark in music history, Experience 25 – an exhibition dedicated to the festival’s remarkable history – will run at the O2’s Innovation Centre from 19th September – 13th November. The grand space will play host to an archive documenting the festival’s most magical moments; from Bob Dylan’s 150,000 strong crowd in 1969 (which…
The Events Industry Forum has announced that the deadline for receiving applications for Purple Guide grants this Autumn will be October 18, 2024. To date, the Forum has awarded over £226,000 in grants for projects supporting the UK outdoor events industry. Applications must conform to the following guidelines: Applications must be able to demonstrate a purpose that will benefit and support the interests of the outdoor events industry generally. Applications must be non-commercial in that the benefits are freely accessible to the industry and not subject to any form of commercial commitment. Applicants must agree to provide EIF with regular…
Slam Dunk, the UK’s biggest independent rock festival is back for 2025 and today unveils the hugely anticipated first drop of artists joining the bill. After a “triumphant” (Dork Magazine) Slam Dunk this summer, the festival steps it up once again with a line-up of epic proportions. Fans can get stuck into the best of pop-punk, emo, metal, ska and more, with A Day To Remember, Electric Callboy and Neck Deep topping the bill alongside tons more, as 20+ world-class artists are announced. Slam Dunk will return to Hatfield Park on Saturday 24th May, before heading north to Leeds, Temple…
The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS) is shining a light on good LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) safety management for this year’s Gas Safety Week, taking place from 9th – 15th September. NCASS supports thousands of small independent mobile catering businesses including event and festival caterers, all of whom regularly use LPG. The national Gas Safety Week campaign is coordinated by Gas Safe Register and aims to raise awareness of gas safety and the importance of regular maintenance and checks on appliances. NCASS is passionate about raising the profile LPG safety across the industry and recently launched its LPG Gas Safety Engineer Partnership…
Boundary Brighton Festival returns to Stanmer Park on 28th September, with the addition of the innovative sounds of new school drum & bass star, Hedex , who replaces Shy FX after the bass legend pulled out of numerous shows citing personal reasons for his decision in an Instagram story last month. Three separate after-parties have also been revealed, taking over venues The Arch, Patterns and Volks, with headliners Denis Sulta, Ewan McVicar and Basstripper going back-to-back with Crossy. Boundary Brighton is the ultimate finale of the UK festival season and is the last chance to party outdoors this summer. Boundary…
Hockley Hustle will bring together thousands of people on Sunday 20 October 2024 for a celebration of the diversity of Nottingham with music of all cultures and genres filling the streets. 400 acts will be playing across 50 venues around Hockley and Sneinton. Wristbands will be priceds at £15 for access to all the venues, with all the money raised going to support nine local charities. After a whirlwind summer of UK festivals, star in the making JayaHadADream will join Notts legends Cappo, Alfie Sharp, Bridie Squires and more at Antenna, for intimate sets backed by the Rob Rosa string quartet,…