Specialist B2B agency, Electric Cat Productions, announces the launch of a brand new industry podcast gathering some of the most influential names in the game, hosted by dynamic duo Cat Kevern (Director of Electric Cat Productions) and Eloise Newing (Assistant Director). The podcast covers everything from co-founding a company with your old boss, to snow making and even sitting on Grace Jones’ lap backstage getting your head rubbed… in amongst the madness you’ll also get some great take-aways, no matter where you are in your career. In each episode, Cat and Eloise investigate the nuances and niches of each guest’s…
Author: Andy Lenthall
Attitude is Everything, Julie’s Bicycle and A Greener Future publish new toolkit on how to make disabled people’s access to live events environmentally sustainable The toolkit was inspired by a Summer 2023, Julie’s Bicycle survey which asked disabled people about access and environmental sustainability at live events and festivals. The key findings are: Sustainability is a consideration for over two thirds of disabled respondents. One third of respondents feel that environmental solutions are not easy to navigate and do not meet their access requirements. Only 22% of respondents feel included and able to participate in events and festivals that align…
As well as expanding its festival and outdoor event offer, The NEC Group has announced that planning consent has been approved to host one of the UK’s largest glamping resorts on its NEC Campus in Solihull. Spades are due to go in the ground in the coming months for the site which will be situated by the lake opposite the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) and Resorts World Arena. Made up of 59 pods, each will offer a unique staycation option for those visiting campus. With three pod design options to choose from, the site will be able to…
Rock Oyster is proud to unveil synth pop’s first international superstars, The Human League as their third and final headliner for 2024. Formed in 1977, the group achieved phenomenal success through the ‘80s with a string of hits that included ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Together In Electric Dreams’, ‘Mirror Man’ and ‘Human’. One of the most innovative bands to break into the pop mainstream on a wave of synthesizers and electronic rhythms, their marriage of infectious melodies and state-of-the-art technology proved enormously influential on countless acts following in their wake. They join previously announced headliners Sugababes and Bombay Bicycle Club…
DHP’s production manager Maddy Chamberlain is one of the Access All Areas 30 under 30 Class of 2024, which are drawn from all corners of the UK music industry. From humble beginnings working behind the bar at The Bodega in 2017, Maddy has risen through the ranks to become production manager delivering more than 250 shows a year across multiple venues. Maddy now looks after a busy year round programme of events at 250 cap Bodega and 450 cap Rescue Rooms. Since 2022 she has also been the City Coordinator for Dot To Dot, the award winning metropolitan festival taking…
The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK’s leading electronic music and networking event is excited to announce the first 50 speakers and artists for its 11th edition. Taking place at the prestigious Brighton i360 complex and various venues around the city from 22nd to 24th May 2024, BMC will once again bring together Industry-leading professionals and present a programme of insightful talks, workshops and networking events. First 50 Speakers and Artists (A-Z): Alex P, A Man Called Adam, Barry Ashworth (Dub Pistols), Cam Fyall (Ninja Tune), Carly Wilford, Crazy P, Daniel Curpen (Anjunadeep), Ellie Scougal (Inside the USB podcast),…
The event charity ecolibrium celebrated its community’s collective investment of over £650,000 in climate projects to address the impact of travel at events, in Bristol’s Artist’s Residence, Feb 2024. Over 80 members and supporters of the ecolibrium community attended the event to hear from the ecolibrium team and environmental project partners about this significant climate investment milestone, following donations collected from members to acknowledge the environmental impacts of travel since the charity began in 2016 through to 2023. Those attending the event also learned about the partnership with Ticketsellers to launch the industry’s largest travel survey for festivals, were treated…
Skiddle, the independent ticketing company, has linked up with the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF), becoming a member of the not-for-profit trade body’s ‘Friends of AIF’ programme. Skiddle deliver premium ticketing solutions to some of Britain’s biggest festival brands, the likes of Creamfields, Terminal V and Parklife Festival, whilst also aiding boutique and new festival ventures to successfully achieve their own unique growth objectives. In 2023, Skiddle itself achieved significant success, expanding across various sectors with particular prominence in the festival market. Offering various avenues of support to festival organisers, covering everything from customer service and marketing to on-site tech…
February 15 to 18 saw Expo City Dubai come alive as UNTOLD Dubai descended on the venue, bringing a host of renowned artists. The inaugural UNTOLD Dubai Festival, a globally recognized brand born in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, has just etched its mark on the international festival landscape, attracting over 185,000 music enthusiasts worldwide, with 45,000 attending on the final day. Over four days and four nights, UNTOLD Dubai transformed Expo City Dubai into a sprawling musical utopia, delivering a seamless blend of real-world experiences and boundless imagination. This scintillating festival fulfilled its promise to bring world-class entertainment to Dubai and firmly…
Total Ticketing, the global inventory management, ticketing, and technology company, proudly announces its deal to supply ticketing services to Ticketbox Mexico, a provider of B2C ticketing services in Mexico. Total Ticketing Sales Director, Martin Haigh, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “We’ve been analysing the Latin American market for many years and have been searching for an ideal partner with which to launch”. Haigh added “We’ve localised our product offering for the Latin American market and are super excited to be working with TICKETBOX Mexico, to couple their management team’s energy, relationships and vision with our technology”. “Total Ticketing’s agile…