Author: Andy Lenthall

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), has announced its latest collaboration with the new talent and management agency of the award winning EXIT Festival by adding musical prodigy LANNA to their roster. LANNA will now be represented by Maria May, whose roster includes renowned artists like David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, Black Eyed Peas, Robin Schulz, Hugel, Lee Burridge, Roisin Murphy, Layla Benitez, Sara Landry and many others. LANNA has quickly ascended to stardom. Her journey began at the age of 13 when she became one of the youngest performers ever to grace the stage at a major European festival. In 2022, LANNA…

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Glownet.com, the leading provider of innovative event technology solutions, has announced the appointment of David Mitchell as Vice President North America. Mitchell’s arrival at Glownet.com coincides with the company’s strategic initiative to expand its market presence in the United States. With over two decades of experience in the events & leisure industries, Mitchell brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to his new role. As Vice President North America, he will be responsible for driving Glownet.com’s growth and overseeing the growth of Glownet.com’s partner program for ticketing & payments solutions across the US resorts, venues & attractions industries. Mitchell’s extensive…

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Following a successful launch in 2022,  this year’s Burning Beach festival line-up blends legends, live shows and rising stars. Headlining the breathtaking Mari Beach Club from December 22 – 23 will be Deborah De Luca, Stephan Bodzin LIVE, Sven Vath, Ilario Alicante, Matthias Tanzmann, Melanie Ribbe and many more. Burning Beach emerged from humble origins, born out of intimate rave parties held on the secluded shores of Lombok, Bali’s sister island, in 2018. The infectious vibes and a clear vision for the music concept ignited a desire for something grander, something that transcended those smaller gatherings – the vision for…

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Save Our Scene UK (SOS) and the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) have come together to unleash ‘Culture Calling,’ a major campaign that promises to no longer tolerate the UK Government’s negligence towards the cultural and hospitality sectors, demanding a VAT Reduction to 12.5% for Cultural and Hospitality Sectors in the upcoming Budget. ‘Culture Calling’ is a rallying cry to anyone that values cultural spaces to stand up for these venues before they are extinguished forever. SOS and NTIA, alongside industry leaders, are calling out the government’s indifference towards our cultural sanctuaries, including Pubs, Nightclubs, Live Music Venues, Festivals, Bars,…

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ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag), the key exchange for emerging European music, unveils the first plans for its three-day music conference. With a selection of thought-provoking and industry-leading topics, a new curating team, and the return to a familiar location for the conference on Saturday, ESNS is trailblazing the music industry towards a sustainable future. ESNS24 invites European music industry professionals to reflect on how current affairs in societies at large affect the music industry. ESNS aims to be the instigator of change and to set the agenda on how to move forward in transition. Important industry topics that will be highlighted…

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Temporary event power specialist Power Logistics will be highlighting its numerous sustainable initiatives, and demonstrating its brand new flexible solar panel solution, at The Showman’s Show 2023. Renowned for its innovative approach and commitment to deploying new technologies that reduce emissions and implementing new power saving solutions that reduce both fuel consumption and carbon emissions, the Power Logistics team is looking forward to heading to Newbury Showground on 18th – 19th October. Its new flexible solar panels are manufactured without any glass which not only means that they are more robust but also much more versatile. Each panel is 2100mm…

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Leading provider of temporary accommodation and welfare facilities to the event industry,Qdos Event Hire is set to showcase its accessible product range at this year’s Showman’s Show. Taking place at Newbury Showground from 18th – 19th October, the Qdos stand will feature several accessible units including the recently launched Changing Places unit that was added to its fleet this summer. The purpose-built accessible unit has been designed specifically to improve an event’s inclusivity and ensure that everyone has access to high quality welfare facilities onsite. Generously proportioned, there is plenty of space to accommodate a wheelchair, a user and two…

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Tapaygo, the visionary payments start-up, and Glownet.com, the creators of the world’s first experiential product stack, are pleased to announce their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to transform the event industry by offering a seamless and integrated experience for Tapaygo’s clients and their attendees. The partnership between Tapaygo and Glownet.com brings together two industry innovators who share a vision for enhancing event technology. The move will see Tapaygo adopt features and tools offered by Glownet.com’s innovative product stack, providing event organisers with a comprehensive suite of solutions that streamline operations, improve security, with an enhanced fan experience. Tapaygo’s cutting-edge cashless…

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Unearthed Festival, the Pembrokeshire festival known for its vibrant community and innovative experiences, has announced a bold step towards financial inclusivity. Effective immediately, attendees can purchase their tickets using cryptocurrency, as well as traditional payment methods. Tim Rees – Festival Director said: “Access to financial vehicles has historically been limited to large scale investors, actively withholding the benefits to the hands of the few, prohibiting the majority of people from their potential benefits. Cryptocurrencies, whilst still in need of additional development, represent an avenue to financial freedom with such a broad range of applications we still don’t fully appreciate the…

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Festival Organisers, Music Promoters, Venues and Suppliers will gather in Budapest’s SportArena for the 8th edition of The Event Production Forum East. EPFE 23 will bring together music industry professionals from all levels and aspects of the sector, to focus on the challenges being faced across Central and Eastern Europe and the surrounding regions. Delegates will enjoy a day of networking, centred around four panels, presented in association with EPS, global leader for temporary event flooring and crowd control solutions, Visual Europe Group, the largest event tech suppliersin the CEE and Continest, the most innovative foldable container technology. All three…

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