Association News
February 2021
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 [...]
December 2020
#WeMakeEvents joins with #ExcludedUK and Crisis for ‘Silent Nights, left out, in the cold’
#WeMakeEvents announces an important collaboration with #ExcludedUK for an urgent action to raise awareness, and much needed funds, for the 3 million people who remain excluded from meaningful government support. ‘Silent Nights’ will start [...]
November 2020
250 delegates Look to the Future at NOEA Convention
Over 250 delegates joined the National Outdoor Event Association (NOEA) AGM & Convention Week 2020, last week, as the association looked to address the Past, Present and Future of the outdoor events industry. The [...]
NOEA Statement: Re Outdoor Events in England
NOEA Statement: Re Outdoor Events in England "We welcome the government's recent announcement that opens the door for live and outdoor events to take place for up to 4,000 people. While this is still only [...]
NOEA Expands Council with Six New Appointments
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has confirmed that six of the industry’s leading profiles will join the association’s leadership team. The new members, who were ratified at today’s NOEA AGM and virtual convention, [...]
October 2020
Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Tom Clements, President of NOEA is a signatory to this open letter as part of our work to get events back. Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport [...]
Events Association Condemns Government for ‘Wilful Destruction’ of UK Industry
Events Association Condemns Government for ‘Wilful Destruction’ of UK Industry The National Outdoor Events Association, which represents the festival, sporting, agricultural, cultural and public event market has condemned the government after being ‘ignored’ [...]
September 2020
EIF Funding Survey
EIF Funding Survey With furloughing due to finish at the end of October, and little prospect of any return to normality before next Spring, we are urgently seeking funding support from the Government to [...]
August 2020
NOEA member Pennine Events Ltd meets with Rishi Sunak
Pennine Events Ltd meets with Rishi Sunak and pledges for urgent support for the events industry #RedAlert UK: As part of a visit to Pennine Events’ sister company: ‘The Coast to Coast Packhorse’, Pennine [...]
A Message from Our President
Tom Clements, President of the National Outdoor Events Association, shares an update on how NOEA is supporting the industry; what we're doing, what we're asking for, what we're getting. As ever, if you need [...]
NOEA to Host Inaugural Virtual Members Meet-Up
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is hosting a virtual member meet up next week, allowing NOEA members’ to both network and discuss pressing topics within the events industry. The event is [...]
July 2020
Official: Festival & Events Industry ‘Left on the Shelf’
- Industry will lose major festival brands - - Half of event businesses face losses of £100,000+ - - Job Losses could reach tens of thousands - 20th July 2020, UK: The festival and [...]
#LightItInRed
#LightItInRed is a UK based direct action lighting protest that is scheduled to take place on the night of Monday 6th July 2020 … to draw attention to the critical condition of the [...]
June 2020
ABB FIA Formula E Championship resumes racing with sixrace Berlin showdown
• ABB FIA Formula E Championship to be decided in Berlin at Tempelhof Airport, following approval of the FIA. • Six behind-closed-door races to take place in nine days. • Three double-headers on [...]
Festival & Events Industry ‘On the Brink’ says Industry Association
- Industry Fears Loss of Major Festival Brands - - Half of event businesses face losses of £100,000+ - - 65% of companies planning redundancies, affecting over 589,000 employees – 11th June 2020, [...]
May 2020
NOEA to Present Digital Convention for the First Time
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced that its annual convention will be delivered virtually for the first time in its 40-year history. The association is also offering free sessions to members as [...]
You and NOEA 2020
May 2020 We Support You; You Support Us #ForEveryEvent NOEA Membership renewals are scheduled for July, and we understand that the timing is far from ideal for many of you. With this in mind, [...]
“Keep ’em coming … NOEA’s proactivity on this topic is much appreciated!”
“You are doing an AMAZING job supporting members”
“Thank you for all your information and updates.”
“… the daily emails summarising the position, especially related to events, are very useful indeed …”
“We have been glued to your information bulletins.”
“You guys are doing an amazing job of supporting the industry – you were out there first and are such a key resource!”
“Thank you for your time and commitment keeping us updated about the effects of the pandemic on the events industry.”
“… had to drop you a line to say how amazing your communications have been …”
“NOEA has been absolutely fantastic in your support for all of us.”
“I’m sure all your members are thankful for your assistance in these trying times.”