Members News
October 2020
Professional Firework Display company gets creative in their #strivetosurvive
Professional Firework Display company gets creative in their#strivetosurvive NOEA member Fully Fused Fireworks gets creative! Without any income since lockdown began in March a Roxton based professional firework display company has launched HEX [...]
Qdos Event Hire moves forward with plans for national expansion and appoints Jonathan Reid as Regional Manager
As part of Qdos Event Hire’s ongoing plans for growth and national expansion, it has opened an office in Glasgow with Jonathan Reid appointed regional manager. Reid, a highly respected event professional with [...]
September 2020
AND SO ONWARDS TO THE NEW SEASON
The Covid-ravaged 2020 festival season is best put behind us for those of you who can. May I now encourage you to get moving as soon as possible on your planning cycle for [...]
Caboose & Co. Launches UK-First ‘Maverick’ Pod at The Glamping Show
Caboose & Co., pop-up accommodation specialists, unveil the latest addition to its range of high-end products at The Glamping Show, held at NAEC Stoneleigh from 17th- 19th September. Joining its impressive 54-strong [...]
The unseen Psychological damage of COVID and the power of live events to help heal
Philip French Managing Director at Peachy Productions and Peachy Playhouse When COVID brought the country to a standstill and shut down the events industry I like many wondered how my business was [...]
August 2020
POLICING OPERATION TO PROTECT PUBLIC FROM HARM OF ILLEGAL DRONES HAILED SUCCESSFUL
A significant policing operation which took place at York Racecourses over the four days of the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival has been hailed a success after numerous illegal drones were dealt [...]
Andrew Hamilton Joins Crowded Space Drones
Andrew Hamilton, Civil Aviation Authority Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) lead is to leave the CAA to become Director of Operations at leading drone company Crowded Space Drones. Andrew has been involved in drones [...]
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 [...]
NOEA Member Giles Bristow talks to TPI
While it may be a divisive issue in the live events industry, there is no denying that the drive-in concept offers a neat option for concertgoers to gather safely and adhere to COVID-19 [...]
A1 Group Launches New Website
Following months of hard work, waste management provider A1 Group has launched its brand new website. We've partnered with industry marketing specialists to create a site that offers visitors a fantastic user experience, [...]
NEW “COVID-COMPLIANT RUNNING EVENT AND CHALLENGE LAUNCHED
The leading operator of holidays and services on the Coast to Coast has launched a new “Covid-compliant” running event. Designed to give runners and adventure-types “The Most Stunning Running Experience in England”, and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
You and NOEA 2020
May 2020 The outdoor events industry has suffered one of the biggest traumas in its history, eclipsing both the global financial crisis of 2008 and the Foot & Mouth outbreak of [...]
The Royal Bath & West Show cancels revised 2020 dates
It is with great sadness that the Board of Trustees of The Royal Bath & West Show has today announced the cancellation of this year’s Royal Bath & West Show due to the [...]
April 2020
NOEA Statement: Supporting Small Business & Enterprises
Dear member, It’s been a little while since our last more formal update. Hopefully though you are all OK with the regular updates we’re sending through and our other activities, including our [...]
UK’S MASS PARTICIPATION EVENT ORGANISERS UNITE TO LAUNCH THE 2.6 CHALLENGE
• Charities facing an estimated £4 billion shortfall due to Covid-19 pandemic • The 2.6 Challenge begins on Sunday 26 April Thousands of fundraising events across the UK have been cancelled due to [...]
ASAO Shows Event Industry Support for UK Agriculture Industry
The Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) is highlighting acts of creativity and generosity from the event sector, as it continues to support the agricultural industry during the Covid-19 crisis. The [...]
Brighton & Hove Event Industry launch EPIC
Brighton & Hove is home to a highly concentrated number of event organisers, event promoters, contractors and suppliers. Working on hundreds of events in Brighton & Hove throughout the year both internal [...]
The Lockdown – a view from our venue….
Debbie Howarth – Head of Commercial Enterprise The Bath and West Showground, Somerset Following a post to LinkedIn last week I say again ‘Who Would Have Thought It’… The interest and interaction generated [...]
Visions Group provide and deliver operational support services at NHS Staff Village
Over the weekend the team at Visions Group have been working locally at Reading School providing pop-up temporary accommodation booths and operational support services to the NHS staff village been offered on the [...]
March 2020
Corporate Events Manager Wanted
JOB DESCRIPTION Post: Corporate Events Manager Contract: Permanent Full Time Site: The Bath & West of England Showground, Shepton Mallet Reports to: Head of Commercial Enterprise THE BUSINESS The Royal Bath & West [...]
“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!”
“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 are doing an AMAZING job supporting members”
“We have been glued to your information bulletins.”
“… the daily emails summarising the position, especially related to events, are very useful indeed …”
“NOEA has been absolutely fantastic in your support for all of us.”
“Thank you for all your information and updates.”
“Thank you for your time and commitment keeping us updated about the effects of the pandemic on the events industry.”