Association News
August 2023
NOEA Looks to the Future at 2023 Convention
AI, The Metaverse and the Changing Face of Brands, all on the agenda for 2023 The National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) has announced the theme of its annual convention this year, #NOEAFutures, as [...]
NOEA Partners with NCASS to Tackle Recruitment, Talent, and Retention
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced the second of a series of campaigns with The Nationwide Caterers Association (NCASS), this time steered towards attracting and keeping talent within the events industry. [...]
July 2023
Draft anti-terror bill focus on venue capacity fails to address real risk of terror attacks, Home Affairs Committee warns
Home Affairs Committee – House of Commons Small venues face implementing costly new anti-terror measures while larger events fall out of scope Onerous new anti-terror regulations could place small businesses and voluntary organisations at [...]
NOEA to Support NCASS in Gas Safety Initiative
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is backing NCASS’s campaign to enhance the safety, measurement, and implementation of gas provisions at major events. The initiative, which includes a call to action at industry and [...]
June 2023
Susan Tanner joins Tourism Alliance Board as UKEVENTS representative
The UK Tourism Alliance has confirmed that Susan Tanner (pictured with friend), CEO of the National Outdoor Events Association and UKEVENTS vice-chair, has joined its 2023/24 board as the UKEVENTS representative. Tanner takes the [...]
May 2023
NCASS and NOEA Agree Partnership for 23/24
The National Outdoor Event Association has agreed another new partnership that will further strengthen its position as one of the leading outdoor event associations. Its latest agreement will see NCASS (the Nationwide Caterers Association) [...]
Fineline Lighting Becomes Latest Brand to Support NOEA Awards
Fineline Lighting have become the latest brand to lay its support behind the National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) Annual Awards this year, sponsoring the much-coveted Event Organiser of the Year category. The news follows [...]
Tom Clements Picks up Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award
Tom Clements, President of the National Outdoor Event Association and Director of Specialized Security was awarded the E Awards ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award yesterday. The award follows on from another successful E [...]
April 2023
National Event Strategy Public Consultation
The national event strategy review and update public consultation launched on Friday 24 March. The consultation will remain open for 14 weeks, closing on Friday 30 June National Event Strategy review and refresh - [...]
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 (‘the 2022 Act’): Pyrotechnic Provisions
Thank you for your previous consideration of the Scottish Government’s proposed policy approach to the pyrotechnic possession offences within the Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022 (‘the 2022 Act’). At that time, [...]
March 2023
NOEA Announces New Categories for Annual Awards
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has launched a series of new award categories as part of its Annual Convention and Awards, returning to Bath this year, 22nd November. The new awards will widen [...]
Julia Lopez MP Takes on Responsibility for Tourism
Following the latest machinery of government changes there has been some change of ministerial portfolios in DCMS. It has been formally announced that Julia Lopez MP (Hornchurch and Upminister) will be taking on responsibility [...]
NOEA Announces new partnerships for 2023
The National Outdoor Events Association is proud to announce the first group of sponsors and partners for 2023. A press release with all of the information on these partnerships can be read here: [...]
Public Behaviour Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners
UK Research and Innovation have released a new evidence base and guide for policymakers and practitioners about public behaviour in response to perceived hostile threats. The full guide can be found here: Public [...]
NOEA announces new Premium Partnership with Cube International at EPS
1st March 23, Event Production Show: Cube International has agreed a partnership that will see it support the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) as a Premium Partner. The three-year agreement will incorporate the company’s [...]
February 2023
NOEA Take over at EPS
Wednesday 1st March sees NOEA take over the Futures Stage at the Event Production Show. A diverse range of speakers with a variety of experience in the events sector come together to create an [...]
Scottish alcohol advertising ban would devastate the events industry
The proposed ban on alcohol, regardless of its intentions, is misguided and would be devastating for the Events Industry, as well as some of Scotland's proudest global companies. These brands work with events in a highly responsible way [...]
NOEA Partners Power of Events
NOEA is pleased to be a Trade Association partner with the Power of Events as they launch their platform today. It continues to be our mission to support any initiatives that add value to [...]
Lucy Frazer MP appointed Culture Secretary
Number 10 has announced some machinery of government changes and ministerial appointments. DCMS will revert back to its role as Department for Culture, Media and Sport, losing its responsibility for digital. The [...]
NOEA take over at EPS
NOEA is taking over the futures stage on day 1 of the Event Production Show. Al Turner, NOEA Marketing Consort will be MC'ing all day and has arranged an exciting line up of speakers. [...]
Event Production Show Attendance Survey
We are compiling information about people's attendance at the Event Production Show. Whether you're planning on attending or not, we would really appreciate it if you could take the time to complete the survey. [...]
January 2023
Lucy Powell MP joins APPG
Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS has joined the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events To find out more click HERE
Event Predictions Feature From StandOut
StandOut Magazine has just published its Event Predictions Feature. The full article entitled "What Lies Ahead" can be viewed below Event Predictions: What Lies Ahead To access the February edition of StandOut [...]
December 2022
Christmas Message from the NOEA President
"As I write this, I’m looking back at a season, the first real one since the crisis, where I have, at last, been able to achieve my wish of returning to events, joining friends [...]
An award for Public Health Director Matt Ashton, as his team welcomes Professor Chris Whitty.
Liverpool Express – An award for Public Health Director Matt Ashton, as his team welcomes Professor Chris Whitty. Matt Ashton was a speaker at our Convention in 2019, we are delighted to see Matt's [...]
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