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Moss Accelerates Live Events Expansion with Sign Up Systems Acquisition
Moss, a leading producer of premium graphics, complex structures and custom installations, has acquired Sign Up Systems, the innovative UK developer of patented extrusion and tensioning systems. The move adds further momentum to the business’s live events expansion, strengthening its offer in…
Glasgow 2014 legacy has been ‘rocket fuel’ for delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The legacy of Glasgow 2014 has been hailed as ‘rocket fuel’ for this summer’s Commonwealth Games, with a senior 2026 team member saying it has enabled delivery at record pace and on a “boutique” budget – an approach that could reshape how future major events are planned and delivered. Speaking on…
Cvent Unveils New Brand Promise Built for The Presence Premium™ Era
Cvent has unveiled a new brand identity at Cvent CONNECT, its flagship industry and customer conference. The launch comes at a defining moment for the broader business landscape: As AI makes content, outreach, and personalisation infinitely scalable, audiences are growing more sceptical. In…
UN Women UK Joins NOWIE To Collaborate On Research Project
NOWIE, The Network of Women in Events CIC, has announced a new collaboration with UN Women UK to deliver its annual research project, The Big Survey. The Big Survey is an annual report that surveys professionals in the events sector to understand gender dynamics, policy, career satisfaction, and…
Why Two-Way Radios Are an Essential Tool for Festivals, Concerts, and Large-Scale Events
The UK has one of the most vibrant live events industries in the world. From the legendary Glastonbury, Download, Reading and many other festivals to local food and drink festivals, concerts and sporting events. Each year, millions of people attend large scale events but don’t understand the…
ESSA announces the new Board following the 2026 AGM
The Event Supplier and Services Association is delighted to announce its new Board line up following its 2026 Annual General Meeting, who will help guide the association’s work over the year ahead. The ESSA Board is made up of elected representatives from across the event supplier and services…
CHS Manchester Promises an ‘Unreasonable’ Visitor Experience
CHS Manchester will adopt a new approach to the visitor experience, when the show goes live on 30th September at the AO Arena, Manchester. Recognised for their human and personable personalities, this year the team at CHS are pushing from being of use to visitors to being of ‘unreasonable’ use to…
AEV welcomes Manchester United as newest member
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, revealed Manchester United Football Club has joined as its newest member, further strengthening the association’s community of leading UK venues. Old Trafford, the world-famous home of Manchester United, is one of the UK’s most iconic sporting and…
NOEA Supports Industry Campaign for Clearer Weather Forecast Information
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced its support for a cross industry campaign calling for weather forecasting platforms and app developers to review how their information is visually presented to consumers. The campaign, led by Chester Zoo and supported by more than 80…
The Belfry named ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’ at The Cateys 2026
Securing its place among the best of the best of the UK’s independent hotels, The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in the Midlands, has been crowned 2026’s ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’ at the industry-leading awards, The Cateys. Celebrating the finest operators in hospitality, the glittering award…
SAVVY Collective brings operator experience, strategic expertise, and investment capability under one roof for the first time
SAVVY Collective has revealed a new brand identity and expanded vision – cementing its position as the trusted partner for small to medium-sized owner-led hotels, leisure and lifestyle ventures, who need serious expertise without losing the character that makes them special. Founded by…
Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2026 comes to Newcastle
Over 600 economists experienced a real Geordie welcome as the Royal Economic Society’s Annual Conference came to Newcastle University this week. Over the three days, delegates presented research, networked and took part in lectures and masterclasses covering everything from environmental economics…
£250,000 target for Meeting Needs at October half marathon fund-raiser
Event industry foundation Meeting Needs is aiming to top a quarter of a million pounds, from runners and walkers generating sponsorship of the Royal Parks Half Marathon this year, since the foundation began participating annually a decade ago. Meeting Needs has already signed up 28 participants for…
FFAIR and Jonas Event Technology close the gap between registration and exhibitor management
FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsorship management platform and Jonas Event Technology, a leading provider of event registration solutions, have announced a significant upgrade to their existing integration partnership which now delivers real-time data synchronisation, automated record…
Sustainability Is Now a Revenue Driver
Article by Michelle Miles, Founder & CEO, Sustainable Wedding Alliance The narrative around sustainable weddings has shifted. For years, industry professionals viewed eco-friendly practices as a niche interest or an ethical “nice-to-have.” Today, data suggests it is a primary commercial driver.…
NOEA Invests in Industry Skills with New Training Day
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has launched a new Training Day, reinforcing its commitment to professional development, industry betterment and the continued growth of skills across the outdoor events sector. Taking place in spring 2027, the NOEA Training Day will bring together…
TRO introduces emotion analytics to measure the impact of experiential marketing through BMW Goodwood activation
Experiential agency TRO, part of Omnicom, is showcasing a new approach to measuring the impact of live brand experiences through its latest work at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. Combining audience insight, experience design, creative technology and real time measurement, TRO has developed…
Eat to the Beat and GIG bring student-created menu to life backstage at BST Hyde Park
Global Infusion Group’s catering divisions, Eat to the Beat and GIG, are giving a team of Year 9 students the chance to see their menu served backstage at BST Hyde Park, as part of a real-world live event catering experience. The students from Sir Thomas Fremantle School, winners of Buckinghamshire…
322-year-old naval landmark reopens as spectacular Kent venue for weddings, celebrations and private events
One of Britain’s most significant maritime heritage buildings has reopened following a £3.8 million restoration, unveiling one of Kent’s most distinctive new venues for weddings, private celebrations and corporate events. The Commissioner’s House at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, built in 1704 for…
JR Creative Group announce new senior leadership team as their growth accelerates across live experiences and entertainment
JR Creative Group, the creative studio behind standout live experiences and entertainment both on land and at sea, has announced the formation of its new senior leadership team. The appointments signal a key moment in the company’s growth strategy, following a period of expansion that has seen JR…