CSG (Controlled Solutions Group) has announced the successful completion of a management buyout by its chief executive officer, Jeff Lee and chief operating officer, Chris Cowell. CSG is a leading live event security, training and consultancy provider protecting global brands, their teams, fans, guests and venues to the highest industry standards. Headquartered in Manchester, UK, the business was launched in 1989 and now serves a roster of blue-chip clients both nationally and around the world. CEO, Jeff Lee, who led the buyout, said, “This MBO heralds a new era for the business. We are delighted to have the opportunity to…
Author: Andy Lenthall
Last month, Roskilde Festival revealed the first bunch of music acts for next year’s festival, which takes place from 29 June – 6 July 2024, featuring Foo Fighters, PJ Harvey, Kali Uchis, and many more. Today, the non-profit giant adds another 23 acts to its festival line-up, including Norwegian pop sensation Aurora, Chicago’s visionary folk singer-songwriter Kara Jackson, and the ever-evolving art pop icon Róisín Murphy. The announcement also features the groundbreaking American DJ and producer Skrillex, who will gear up for an epic night rave at the festival’s pivotal and iconic Orange Stage. Skrillex exploded onto the EDM stage…
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, announces the first keynotes and featured speakers for its music conference, which will present thought-provoking and industry-leading topics including Sustainability, Safety & Mental Health, Diversity & Inclusion, Technology & Innovation, Focus on Poland, and many more. ESNS24 will take place from January 17 – 20, 2024, in Groningen, the Netherlands. Amy Thomson is the former Chief Catalog Officer at Hipgnosis Songs Fund and CEO and founder of ATM Artists, where she executed record releases, marketing campaigns, touring, legal rights and copyright for clients including Kanye West, DJ Snake, Swedish House…
OutdoorArtsUK (OAUK) is pleased to announce Sho Shibata as its new Director, starting in February 2024. Sho will be leaving his current role as Executive Producer at Stopgap Dance Company, an organisation that creates international touring works with exceptional disabled and non-disabled creatives. Sho joined Stopgap in 2008 and has since built its profile in the outdoor arts sector. Sho is also a trustee of ISTD, Play to the Crowd (umbrella organisation for Winchester Theatre Royal, Hat Fair and Playmakers) and a member of the South East Area Council for Arts Council England. Sho Shibata, says of the appointment, ‘I…
We Are FSTVL, which celebrated a record milestone in its history this summer after an epic tenth anniversary edition which saw 80,000 join the party, has announced the first phase of its impressive 2024 lineup. The eleventh edition of the show will take place from 25-26 May 2024, this time at its previous home of Central Park Dagenham, London. Today, organisers have dropped over 50 names for next year’s event and revealed that headliners include Swedish DJ and producer Eric Prydz, renowned for his club anthems Call On Me, Pjanoo and Proper Education. Prydz will be joined by the legendary…
Quick Panda Productions, the Cornish production company behind The Great Estate Festival, Little Orchard, and the Cathedral Masquerade, will bring a brand-new music and well-being festival to Cornwall in 2024 with UK electronic group Morcheeba headlining. Paradhis Festival, pronounced ‘para-dees’ and named after the Cornish word for ‘paradise’, will take place at the historic Boconnoc Estate in South East Cornwall from Friday 5th until Sunday 7th July 2024. The festival is a unique blend of mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and other wellness activities, complemented by an eclectic mix of music to create an experience never before seen in Cornwall. With Paradhis…
The Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) has announced that Andrew Lansley (Cheltenham Festivals) will be one of the speakers at the AFO Conference in February. Andrew understands the multifaceted challenges faced by organisations in successfully implementing meaningful, impactful change and will be providing 10 top tips for making festivals accessible. The Association of Festival Organisers’ Conference will be held at the Silk Mill, Derby on Saturday 10 February 2024, 10am – 6pm (Registration 9am). The conference will be packed with advice and knowledge from experts within the festival/events industry. We have presentations, interviews, debates and much more. Prices for delegates…
In its 25th year, Stagehand, the original live event production workers charity, is proud to launch the Christmas fundraiser, #I Love Live 3. This year’s campaign recognises the immense challenges faced by the live event production industry and aims to provide crucial support to UK-based touring and festival crews dealing with serious physical or mental ill health. #I Love Live 3 launches on Friday 1st December, with tickets available and on sale here. Previous I Love Live events have featured Liam Gallagher’s Les Paul guitar, Glastonbury Festival Tickets, and Dave Grohl’s signed DW ICON Snare Drum, raising over £900,000 for…
Wild Fields, a new socially conscious four day festival showcasing music from across the genre spectrum, is set to take place in the beautiful surrounds of the Raynham Estate in North Norfolk between 15th – 18th August 2024. From the team behind the Norwich-based multi-venue festival Wild Paths, the family-friendly Wild Fields Festival will pair music with woodland dining, immersive performances and wellness experiences, highlighting groundbreaking new acts alongside established names, hosting stage takeovers and collaborating with regional and national partners. Speaking of the event, festival director Ben Street said: “Wild Fields will be a truly unique event with a…
Bilbao BBK Live will be returning to the breathtaking Kobetamendi in Bilbao on the 11, 12 and 13 July 2024. Organisers have confirmed the first wave of artists, with the likes of The Prodigy, Massive Attack, Jungle, Overmono, Ezra Collective, Floating Points live, Underworld, Noname, JPEGMAFIA, Jordan Rakei, Death From Above 1979, and Parcels The Prodigy, the iconic pioneers of the electronic dance music scene will be making the masses dance. Overmono, the dynamic duo with a genre-defying mix of pop, techno, chillwave, R&B, and more are poised to shake up the Bilbao BBK Live stage. Massive Attack, the originators of trip-hop, make a momentous…