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An Introduction to the National Outdoor Events Association - NOEA
 
NOEA, established in 1979, is the only trade association specialising in the Outdoor Events Industry and is able to connect you to some 500 Members covering Local Authorities, Festival and Event Organisers, Universities/Students, Entertainment Agencies, Promoters, Venues and Suppliers of Equipment and Services together with Practitioners generally in the World of Outdoor Events.
 
NOEA’s policy to educate, advise and enhance professionalism and business opportunities clearly works. The regional workshops, conferences and Annual Convention & Tribute Celebration Evenings offer opportunities to find out about the latest developments - to learn about topical issues such as the Licensing Act, Disability Discrimination Act, and the Security Industry Authority. NOEA is involved in training Event Managers and working on the British Standard for the Sustainability of Event Management. NOEA is represented on the Business Visits & Events Partnership, The Genesis Initiative, The Event Industry Forum and the International Festivals & Events Association – Europe. The purpose is to debate issues, share information, network, meet new business contacts, renew old friendships and have some fun.
 
NOEA also undertake:-
  • Regular Email News Digests and Newsletters and articles in The Main Event Magazine (free copies to Members)
  • NOEA Members’ Yearbook 2010 - the Outdoor Events Industry Reference Guide - complimentary copy upon application
  • Participation in the major trade shows with complimentary admission tickets
  • Legal Advisory & Debt Recovery Services
  • Croner's Business Helpline Telephone Service
  • NOEA Insurance Panel

By becoming a member of NOEA you become part of a specialist ‘club’ of outdoor event professionals. The ethos of the association is to bring together like-minded people for business to business networking, education, the sharing of problems and ideas and to enhance professionalism.

There are many opportunities to market and promote your business through NOEA as well as to learn more about professional standards of practice, topical issues and legislation within the industry.
 
 
Foreword by the NOEA President (NOEA Yearbook 2009)
 

30 years old and making a difference.
With age comes maturity, experience, wisdom and influence all of which make the association strong and achieving. With over 400 members networking, lobbying, information exchange, training, problem sharing and companionship etc become a reality. NOEA forms a solid respected foundation to the world of outdoor events. It has never been stronger, has a superb council who continue to work timelessly for the benefit of its members.
 
Richard Limb CFIOSH, FRSH, MCIEH, DMS - NOEA President