Showman’s Show Enjoys 2022 Growth

With more than 100 new exhibitors, product launches in spades and a 25 per cent increase in visitor numbers year on year, Newbury Showground was abuzz with all things event related when The Showman’s...

Exhibition venue NEC Birmingham joins festival associations

The NEC Birmingham, part of the NEC Group, has joined the Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) and the Association of Festival Organisers (AFO) to explore new opportunities within its events diversification strategy. The NEC Campus,...


Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival up for Major UK Blues Award

The extremely popular Great British R&B Festival in Colne has topped off a record breaking 2022 return by being named as a finalist in the prestigious 2023 UK Blues Awards. The 2022 Great British R&B...

Africa Oyé Announce First Wave of Acts

The first three acts heading to Liverpool's Sefton Park for this summer's Africa Oyé Festival have been revealed. Artists from Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and Cameroon make up the first wave of performers to be announced by...

Family Piknik Adds Extra Stage and Camping.

Pioneering French festival FAMILY PIKNIK, which was recently voted #57 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals, has announced the  menu for this year's event on August 5 and 6th with Carl Cox (Hybrid Live),...

Brighton Music Conference Release Full List of Events

Diaries out, Brighton Music Conference (BMC), has announced the full list of events and pod parties for its 10th Anniversary edition. Taking place from the 24th to 26th of May 2023 at the Brighton...

Shaping the Future of Modern Music Cities Eurovision Legacy Conference Lands in Liverpool

On Friday 14 July, Modern Music Cities will ask what contemporary music cities look like presently and need to look like in the future, with a dynamic programme of insightful discussions, engaging panels, and...

‘You. Smart. Thing.’ Revealed as ecolibrium’s Annual Partner for 2023

ecolibrium, the industry charity on a mission to move low-carbon travel to the heart of live events culture, welcomes ‘You. Smart. Thing.’ (YST) as this year’s partner, whose travel demand management and wayfinding platform nudges visitors...

Production Futures, Power of Events and The Showman’s Show Team Up to Deliver Your...

In a new initiative for 2023, The Showman’s Show, Production Futures and the Power of Events are teaming up to create a pop-up job clinic Your Calling at this year’s event. Held at the...

Beat the Streets Announce Date for 2024 Fundraiser

Beat the Streets will be taking place on 28 January 2024 with the aim of once again raising thousands of pounds to help rough sleepers in Nottingham.    The grand total raised for local charity Framework...