Association News
June 2021
Response to the publication of the Events Research Programme Report
Click on the link below to read our response to the publication of the Events Research Programme report. A statement in response to the publication of the Events Research Programme Report
National Outdoor Events Association: Report June 2021
Investigation into the impact on the outdoor events industry of the delay to step four of the easing of the lockdown process. See our report here; DCMS Step 4 delay impact
NOEA’s response to the Manchester Arena Inquiry report
Please find our response here; A statement in response to the publication of the Manchester Arena Inquiry report
No support, no structure, no evidence
See NOEA's response to the latest announcement by Prime Minister Boris Johnson here; NOEA Response Statement 14.6.21
#BuildBackBetter Series – Thursday June 10th Sessions open to all
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is delighted to announce a series of online sessions dedicated to the future of the events industry. After the most challenging of years, NOEA is committed to building [...]
May 2021
Is there light at the end of the tunnel for events?
Read NOEA President Tom Clements statement on the Event Research Programme Test Events held last weekend here; NOEA Test Events Statement
April 2021
NOEA Look to the Future at Event Production Show
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) have put together a day of seminars on its sponsored stage at the Event Production Show, taking place 26th & 27th May at Farnborough International. The sessions will [...]
Contingency cover for live events – A new Proposal
Greg Parmley, CEO, LIVE (Live music Industry, Venues & Entertainment) has written to Boris Johnson to call for £400m remaining from the government’s culture recovery fund to be allocated to cover event organisers’ costs [...]
Letter to the First Minister re: Outdoor events in Scotland Summer 2021 From John Richardson Event Director at Party At The Palace Ltd
Good afternoon, Up until yesterday, we had a growing sense of optimism that 18 months of not being able to work would come to an end later this summer. The figures appear to be [...]
See the response from First Minister/Scottish Government to Peter Duthie, Chair of the EIAG
Here is the latest activity from NOEA Scotland as part of the EIAG. Sadly the Scottish Government is killing the events industry in Scotland with their refusal to follow the UK government in setting [...]
Updated Four Nations Roadmap
See the latest re-opening dates as of 13th April here. Updated 13.04 NOEA 4 Nations roadmap We will continue to update as and when changes are announced.
March 2021
Four Nations Roadmap
Please find a link here; NOEA 4 Nations roadmap (1) to a road map NOEA has complied for the Four Nations in date order - if there are dates given! We will update as [...]
One Industry One Voice Update B2C Campaign #WeCreateExperiences
The B2C version of the #WeCreateExperiences campaign is activating in earnest on the 30th of March, on the back of the successful B2B campaign in December 2020, so we need your support on social [...]
Reaction to Budget: National Outdoor Events Association Tom Clements, President
See Tom's response to today's budget here; Reaction to Budget
February 2021
Tom Clements writes to Kate Forbes MSP
NOEA President Tom Clements continues to lobby the Government and support our members, underlining just how much suffering there is within the industry right now; many event suppliers have not received revenue for almost [...]
Tom Clements NOEA President Statement
"We've worked very hard with the government to get a 'start date' for the events industry and, while it has been far too long in coming, we now have the 21st June. Unfortunately though, [...]
Letter to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson from NOEA President Tom Clements
NOEA is continuing to present the case of our members and our industry to government. Please find here our latest letter to the Prime Minister. Download Letter to Prime Minister [...]
All Party Parliamentary Group For Events Extends Collaboration across Westminster
London, Westminster 10th February 2021: The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) has made contact with several other official APPG’s in Westminster as it looks to expand its work in support of [...]
Thousands of businesses across England facing further job losses or bankruptcy due to local authorities failing to pay up to £1.4bn of emergency COVID-19 grants GalleryThousands of businesses across England facing further job losses or bankruptcy due to local authorities failing to pay up to £1.4bn of emergency COVID-19 grants
Thousands of businesses across England facing further job losses or bankruptcy due to local authorities failing to pay up to £1.4bn of emergency COVID-19 grants
Freedom of Information Request by the Events Industry Alliance to Local Authorities across England has shown that an estimated 87 per cent of the £1.6bn Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) funds announced by the [...]
BVEP says latest research shows an industry on the brink of collapse
10th February 2021: The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) have said that with still no sign of a roadmap to reopening, event businesses, suppliers and event professionals, having faced nearly a year [...]
The National Outdoor Events Association calls on Government help to keep our industry afloat
The National Outdoor Events Association calls on Government help to keep our industry afloat by asking for the following: Furlough needs to be continued until at least the end of December 2021. Staff [...]
January 2021
ALL PARTY PARLIAMENTARY GROUP EVIDENCE SESSION HELD
Westminster, London, 18th January 2021: The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) today held its first formal Evidence Session for the current Parliament. Chaired by the Rt Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of [...]
All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Business in a Pandemic (Covid) World
Following on from the APPG Events meeting yesterday Susan Tanner (NOEA CEO) has been asked to attend the APPG looking at business recovery in a pandemic representing events The APPG is designed [...]
“… the daily emails summarising the position, especially related to events, are very useful indeed …”
“I’m sure all your members are thankful for your assistance in these trying times.”
“… had to drop you a line to say how amazing your communications have been …”
“You guys are doing an amazing job of supporting the industry – you were out there first and are such a key resource!”
“Keep ’em coming … NOEA’s proactivity on this topic is much appreciated!”
“Thank you for all your information and updates.”
“You are doing an AMAZING job supporting members”
“We have been glued to your information bulletins.”
“Thank you for your time and commitment keeping us updated about the effects of the pandemic on the events industry.”
“NOEA has been absolutely fantastic in your support for all of us.”