Gottwood announces creative partners for 2016

UK: As well as an extensive music line-up, Gottwood has continued to develop the non-musical elements of the festival over the years, providing festivalgoers with a fully immersive experience from the moment they enter...

Alex Duke appointed Blackout Project Manager

UK: Blackout has appointed new Project Manager Alex Duke to join its expert team of riggers, as of February 2016. As the complete supplier of rigging and drapes to the live events industry, Blackout has...


Nozstock: The Hidden Valley reveals details

UK: Reaching its 18th year in 2016, Nozstock: The Hidden Valley will return to the heart of Herefordshire from July 22 – 24. Joining the dots between hip-hop, ska, reggae, folk, funk, soul, drum...

Teresa Moore becomes director of A Greener Festival

UK: A Greener Festival is celebrating 10 years since the launch of its groundbreaking research to help festivals become more sustainable. Following the relaunch of the Greener Festival Awards in January, to mark this...

Kambe Events to run waste management workshop

UK: On March 11, the sustainable events organisation Kambe Events and waste management experts Resource Futures are inviting the event and catering professionals to join them at a waste management workshop in Birmingham. Kambe Events...

Pure Groove Sound Systems and Danley Sound Labs launch pro audio series

UK: Pure Groove Sound Systems has announced it has joined forces with Danley Sound Labs to produce a new series of professional audio systems, specifically catered to the nightclub and festival markets. Designed by...

Utopium Light Up Colston Hall for 6 Music Festival

UK: As Bristol geared up to host the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, Utopium was selected as lighting and rigging supplier for Colston Hall’s weekend of live music from February 12 - 14. The third...

MOM to run Emergency, Risk & Crisis Management programme

UK: Mind Over Matter will take a sojourn to Southampton in early May to deliver one of its renowned Event & Crowded Space Programmes, which has been specifically designed for those that work in...

Star Events invests £500k in new kit

UK: Star Events has invested £500,000 in new equipment, in a commitment to bring next generation products and initiatives on stream ahead of a busy festival season. Specifically, the money provide: PA / screen support...

DICE launches Girls Music Day

UK: DICE has announced the inaugural Girls Music Day, which aims to inspire more young women to get involved in music. The day of workshops, lectures and discussions will be held at London's Sonos...