Association News
November 2021
NOEA Sheds Light on the Outdoor Events Industry to APPG Chair
5th November 21, UK: The National Outdoor Events Association put forward an update on the current status of the outdoor events industry to Theresa Villiers, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events, at [...]
October 2021
NOEA to Host Theresa Villiers at Showman’s Show
Theresa Villiers, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events will attend this years’ Showman’s Show as a guest of the National Outdoor Events Association. The MP and advocate for the events industry will [...]
September 2021
Open letter to Kate Forbes Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy
NOEA has supported the Scottish Tourism Alliance with an open letter to Kate Forbes Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy and copied to The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The letter is concerning economic [...]
August 2021
NOEA in the News
The National Outdoor Association’s CEO, Susan Tanner, appeared on national television this morning to represent the industry’s response to the announcement of the government-backed insurance scheme. NOEA has welcomed the scheme as it creates [...]
National Outdoor Events Association Supports Government-backed Insurance Scheme
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has welcomed the announcement of the £750m government-backed insurance scheme, announced yesterday. The association, which has played an important role in both supporting such a scheme, and laying [...]
NOEA Government-backed Insurance Scheme Q&As
Why should this matter to the general public? Around 141million people attended events last year – live music festivals, sporting, country or agricultural shows, cultural festivals etc. For all of those people, there is [...]
July 2021
Statement from the National Outdoor Events Association 13 July
13th July 2021 "The National Outdoor Events Association welcomes the latest update from the government, confirming the end of the enforced lock down, 19th July. This continued confirmation will add much needed security [...]
NOEA Statement
"Clearly, on behalf of all of our members and the wider events industry, we welcome the Prime Minister's announcement today. This has been an incredibly difficult period for everyone and finally having some clarity for [...]
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, [...]
“You guys are doing an amazing job of supporting the industry – you were out there first and are such a key resource!”
“You are doing an AMAZING job supporting members”
“Thank you for your time and commitment keeping us updated about the effects of the pandemic on the events industry.”
“I’m sure all your members are thankful for your assistance in these trying times.”
“NOEA has been absolutely fantastic in your support for all of us.”
“Thank you for all your information and updates.”
“We have been glued to your information bulletins.”
“Keep ’em coming … NOEA’s proactivity on this topic is much appreciated!”
“… the daily emails summarising the position, especially related to events, are very useful indeed …”
“… had to drop you a line to say how amazing your communications have been …”