EBL Guide 2016

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buyers 24-25 FEB 2016

#EBL16 www.eventbuyerslive.com

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Welcome and meet the team

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Event space and floor plan

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Agenda

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Important information

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Speaker profiles

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Delegate information

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Supplier profiles

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special thanks

All information in this guide is correct at time of print.

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WELcomE

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he team and I wish you a very warm welcome to the third edition of Event Buyers Live and the lovely surroundings of Heythrop Park Resort. the event gives you a great opportunity to share experiences, make new contacts and partake in interesting roundtable discussions and seminars; asking the questions that matter to you. time is money for each and every one of you, so please maximise your time with us over the next two days.

If you do require anything during the event, please do not hesitate to contact one of the team who will be more than happy to help.

You will always find one of the team at the information point or organiser’s office, which are both located in the main event space; the door will always be open.

Neil Fagg

Within this guide, you can put some faces to our team member’s names, familiarise yourself with the floor plan, peruse the seminar times, know when you’re having your lunch, breaks and dinner, and take note of some handy hints and tips and useful information.

The official @eventbuyerslive hashtag is #EBL16, so get tweeting your thoughts and photos. our favourite tweet will be judged by the team and the winner – revealed at the gala dinner – will receive a bottle of bubbly! so that just leaves me with one last thing to say – have an enjoyable and productive time with us and we hope you leave here with some great memories and new contacts.

Kind regards,

Neil Fagg

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Event manager neil@eventbuyerslive.com 01795 509101

Caroline Clift

Jo Stace

Education programme caroline@eventbuyerslive. com

Sales manager jo@eventbuyerslive.com

Mya Medina

Sarah Bourne

Programme assistant mya@eventbuyerslive.com

Account manager sarah@eventbuyerslive.com

David Wilson

Matthew Payne

Operations manager david@eventbuyerslive.com

Account manager matt@eventbuyerslive.com

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AgEnDA 08.30

Event registration Upon arrival at the crowne Plaza Hotel reception, the Event Buyers Live team will welcome you, provide you with your name badge and information about how you can gain maximum benefit from your attendance.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Entrance

09.30 – 10.30

Welcome and keynote address Kyran Bracken, Rugby World Cup winner, former Saracens captain and Dancing on Ice champion the opening keynote speech – provided by specialist speaker agency, Krutalent International – will see Kyran Bracken discuss how sports mentorship and business leadership are closely entwined and include anecdotes about his experience emerged in the television programme – Dancing on Ice. famed for his humour, entrepreneurial vigour and intelligence – his opening is not one to be missed.

Enstone Suite – Main House

10.30 – 12.30

Seminar 1 – Content is king Adam Azor, SVP, integrated and digital marketing, Jack Morton Worldwide Will Glynn-Jones, director of experience, The Moment Sarah Proctor, head of content, Wasserman Mel Wilds, event production director and co-founder, Continental Drifts What’s the secret to creating great content? How do you deliver content on a budget? What questions should you be asking of yourself in order to deliver memorable content? Event Buyers Live provides organisers with the opportunity to hear from the very best industry professionals and this panel session on content is no different. Discover how content is essential to create an identity and how content can make or break an event.

Seminar Suite – Brassey Wing

12.30 – 13.30

Networking lunch Informal group networking lunch Crowne Plaza Hotel Restaurant – First Floor

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AgEnDA 13.30 – 15.30

Seminar 2 – Sponsorship, brand partnerships and revenue generation Leslie Greenhalgh, event director, Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series events Gary Pitt, founder, Get In Bed How are brands using events and festivals to generate awareness? How can organisers enhance a brand’s event investment? What can organisers do to ensure that the expense of sponsorship is worth it? this panel session will focus on brand partnerships, revenue generation and sponsorship. What are the pros and cons of event sponsorship? What should organisers be doing to make a brand’s time onsite more comfortable?

Seminar Suite – Brassey Wing

15.30 – 16.00

Networking and refreshment break

16.00 – 17.00

Seminar 3 – The Advice Panel Robert Dunsmore, freelance, creative events professional Mike Richmond, managing director, Richmond Event Management Ian Sullivan, chief executive officer, Consorcio they say a problem shared is a problem halved, which is why Event Buyers Live has brought together specialists in health and safety and production, event technology and social media to facilitate roundtable and advice sharing sessions. organisers are urged to bring along their “dilemmas”, and share personal experiences, in order to find a solution “on the table”.

Dunsmore, Richmond and sullivan will facilitate the roundtable discussions on technology, social media and health and safety and production respectively.

Seminar Suite – Brassey Wing

19.00 – 19.45

Drinks reception It’s time to relax and share a drink with fellow events professionals.

Charlbury Bar Foyer – Main House First Floor

19.45 – 00.00

Gala dinner Enjoy relaxed conversation and entertainment at the event’s gala dinner.

Please note: the bar closes at midnight.

Enstone Suite – Main House First Floor

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AgEnDA Thursday, February 25

07.00 – 09.00

Breakfast An informal buffet breakfast is available from 07.00. the hotel spa is open from 06.30.

Crowne Plaza Restaurant – First Floor

09.00 – 09.20

Morning briefing Welcome and morning briefing from the event team.

Start the day over a coffee and some informal conversation.

Enstone Suite – Main House

09.30 – 10.00

Meetings and networking A further opportunity for attendees without a pre-arranged supplier meeting to network.

VIP Meeting Lounge – Brassey Wing

10.00 – 11.00 (and repeated again at 11.15 – 12.15)

11.00 – 11.15

Seminar 4 – Building a brand – you and your event Jason Allan Scott, entrepreneur, author and founder of VenueMe Have you ever wondered how to build your own personal brand? Would you like to “stand out” within the events sector? Learn how to build your own profile and that of your event. this expert session will share best practice advice and insight. How can you build up your own profile within the events sector?

Seminar Suite – Brassey Wing

Networking and refreshment break

Please note: Room check out is at 12pm

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AgEnDA 12.15 – 13.00

13.00

Closing keynote John Probyn, managing director, NEC Live Productions John Probyn has been involved in producing live events since the late 80s and is now the managing director of nEc Live, a division of the nEc group in Birmingham.

Probyn will deliver Event Buyers Live’s closing keynote session. Drawing on his own experiences, Probyn will look at the events and festivals marketplace and discuss future trends within the live events arena.

Enstone Suite – Main House Buffet lunch The event draws to a close with lunch and final networking opportunities for a departure at 14.00.

Crowne Plaza Hotel Restaurant – First Floor

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ImPoRtAnt InfoRmAtIon Personalised itineraries Event Buyers Live is a unique event because each attendee receives a personalised itinerary. the organising team must, therefore, stress the importance of adhering to your allocated meetings, seminars and networking time. Please ensure you attend all the meetings that have been scheduled – this will facilitate a smooth and productive event for all involved. to keep the event running on time, please ensure your meetings do not exceed 25 minutes. If you wish to continue your discussion, there are additional opportunities to do so during the scheduled breaks, lunch, gala dinner and on day two.

Please note: for various reasons, we may need to make a last minute change to your itinerary.

We, therefore, kindly ask that during the event you review your itinerary.

Late arrivals/Cancellations the organising team asks you to appreciate that unforeseen circumstances may result in the late arrival of delegates, or even last minute cancellations. once we are aware of late arrivals or cancellations, details of these delegates will be displayed at the information point. furthermore, if one of your scheduled meetings has not arrived, please visit the organiser’s office immediately where one of the team will be happy to assist you.

Your experience the event team will be on hand at all times.

The door to the organiser’s office, located in the main event space, will be open at all times so please do not hesitate to approach one of the team. Please notify us immediately with any feedback or details of any matter impacting on your experience. We will endeavour to deal with any issues swiftly and efficiently.

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Your gala dinner and champagne reception is styled around the history of the charlbury Bar foyer and so get your groove on at “the Jazz club – 1920s style”. Please wear name badges throughout the entire event, including the gala dinner, to ensure identification is possible at all times.

Phone signals/Phone divert there is only a Vodafone mast nearby and as a result, signal inside the hotel is poor. to combat this, we ask that you please utilise the Wi-fi where possible. If you need to be contacted during the event in case of an emergency, please visit the organiser’s office. A “phone signal point” has been erected outside the main event space where you will find the signal is stronger for outbound calls.

Wi-Fi Heythrop Park can accommodate up to 500 devices on its Wi-fi system at any one time.

It is free to connect during the course of the event. If you experience any problems, please notify a member of the event team.

Social media If you use twitter then please tweet about the event using @eventbuyerslive and hashtag #EBL16. At Event Buyers Live 2015, the event trended on social media. We would love that to happen again so please share your experiences with other #eventprofs You can review all social media activity on the screens located throughout the event. the best tweet on day one of Event Buyers Live, using #EBL16, will win a bottle of champagne.

You will also find a “Twitter vending machine” located next to the daytime bar – REmEmBER to tweet #EBL16 next to the machine and you could win a mystery prize.

ImPoRtAnt InfoRmAtIon Dietary requirements/Special requests If you have any special dietary requirements or accommodation requests that you have not outlined via your profile/login, please notify a member of the team immediately so that alternative arrangements can be made.

Evacuation procedure/Health and safety In the event of an evacuation, please leave the building via the nearest labelled exit route and do not re-enter or leave the site until given permission to do so by Heythrop Park’s duty manager. the assembly points are clearly marked in all car parks.

promotional materials. If you do not wish to be filmed or photographed, please contact a member of the event team upon arrival.

Accommodation for those who did not stay the night on february 23, check in is available from 3.30pm on february 24 – during the afternoon refreshment break, you can collect the key to your room. Please ensure you check out of your room before noon on february 25.

Name badges Upon arrival, you should have collected your name badge and we kindly request you wear this throughout the entire event, including the gala dinner. those attending Event Buyers Live can clearly be identified by the colour of the badge/lanyard.

Personal belongings We advise you keep all of your valuable belongings with you at all times. storage is available upon arrival. neither the event team nor the Heythrop Park Resort can be held responsible for any loss or damage to your property.

Photography/Filming Jonathan taylor, director of photography at Aniseed PR, is the official event photographer.

He will be roaming throughout the event and will be happy to discuss your own photography requirements. He can be reached via the organiser’s office.

Please note: The event will be also be filmed. footage will be used on the Event Buyers Live website and on press, marketing and

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sPEAKER PRofILEs Kyran Bracken Rugby World cup winner, former saracens captain and Dancing on Ice champion

Provided by specialist speaker agency

Born in Ireland, Bracken could have worn the green of the Emerald isle, but as a baby moved to Liverpool and went on to win the Rugby World cup with the English rose on his chest in 2003.

Bracken made his England debut against the All Blacks in 1993.

During this highly competitive period, Bracken won 51 caps. His final England appearance came in the 2003 World cup against france. the former saracens captain retired from the game at the close of the 2005/06 season, but remains close to the sport. He has previously coached at Leicester tigers, and currently is contracted to coach/mentor the scrum halves at Premiership Champions, Harlequins. the opening keynote will see Bracken discuss how sports mentorship and business leadership are closely entwined and include anecdotes about his experience on the television programme – Dancing on Ice. famed for his entrepreneurial vigour, humour and intelligence – his opening is not one to be missed.

Adam Azor sVP, integrated and digital marketing Jack Morton Worldwide Based in the brand experience agency’s London office, Azor leads Jack morton’s integrated and digital marketing teams that work with leading brands including freeview, Heineken and Beiersdorf.

Prior to joining Jack morton, Azor worked at Beattie mcguinness Bungay as head of brand experience. He began his career as cofounder of marketing agency Incognito Events in 1998 and went on to lead accounts at agencies including BD network, claydon Heeley and mediator communications. During his 20 years in the industry he has worked with many top brands including coca cola, Diageo, Virgin media, sony, 3 mobile, microsoft, orange and BBc children in need.

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sPEAKER PRofILEs Will Glynn-Jones Director of experience The Moment As director of experience, glynn-Jones joined the moment to develop its content-led brand experience proposition. glynn-Jones oversees the events and experience team that work on a global basis for clients such as HsBc, glaxosmithKline, mAc cosmetics and Virgin media. In addition to nurturing a number of high-level relationships with the moment’s current clients, his role is to help drive new business and spearhead the integration of experience-led campaigns. the moment believes that experience sits at the heart of all content and is an essential tool of engagement marketing that moves audiences to their purchase decision. glynn-Jones works with the moment’s clients to place content-led brand experience into their strategic plans.

A regular speaker and a contributor to the industry media, glynnJones enjoys attending a diverse range of experiences and events, from music through to immersive theatre.

Sarah Proctor Head of content Wasserman Proctor joined Wasserman in 2012 to establish the content and show production department within the agency. Her background in live events and visual communications, combined with a passion for music and theatre, has led her to successfully spearhead a breadth of projects for sports properties, brands and governing bodies.

Having worked in the industry for more than eight years, her highlights include delivering immersive theatrical experiences for HP product launches, content production for cirque du soleil and most notably the annual Barclays AtP World tour finals at the o2 in London – at which Proctor and her team produced more than 1,000 individual pieces of animated content.

Proctor is known for her eye for detail and ability to creatively interpret and imagine any brief that may come her way. she passionately believes that content and show production is at the heart of creating memorable experiences and lasting memories for fans.

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sPEAKER PRofILEs Mel Wilds Event production director and co-founder Continental Drifts Wilds is one of the founding partners of continental Drifts and has more than 20 years’ experience in live events. she is a highly experienced event manager, specialising in producing and consulting on a wide variety of live events, including Blackheath fireworks, LolliBop festival, We Are fstVL and Diwali. Wilds has also produced a number of events for the London Legacy Development committee (LLDc) including concept to catwalk, Winter at Queen Elizabeth olympic Park (QEoP) and the launch of mandeville Place. she has curated and produced several events at Kew gardens including the Incredible Edibles cookery workshops and demos, the global fiesta and the 2015 spice Kitchen. continental Drifts launched in 1996 and comprises event production, music programming and a performance agency, all under one roof. the company is also an Arts council England national Portfolio organisation for its world music programme – global Local.

Leslie Greenhalgh Event director Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series events greenhalgh’s professional life started out in marketing with Akzo nobel. she then moved to brand consultancy for Enterprise Ig and futureBrand. greenhalgh is currently the event director for the Louis Vuitton America’s cup World series events. greenhalgh heads up the tEAmoRIgIn Events team, which manages and delivers the events, working for sir Keith mills, chairman of tEAmoRIgIn Events. greenhalgh has worked for more than 20 years in the sailing industry – more recently with the commercial director for team Sanya, the Chinese entry in the 2011/12 Volvo Ocean Race. greenhalgh has been involved in two America’s cup teams – gBR challenge during the 2001-2003 America’s cup event where she was head of sponsorship and marketing; and then tEAmoRIgIn working for sir Keith mills between 2006 – 2010, as director of marketing and communications.

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sPEAKER PRofILEs Gary Pitt founder Get In Bed Pitt is founder of brand partnership consultancy get In Bed, which represents events including Bestival, camp Bestival, cornbury, Barclaycard British summer time, sonisphere, Vans Warped tour, WomAD, summer in the city, Princes trust Palace to Palace and many more.

Pitt has been messing about in fields with brands since before the Internet and has seen the landscape completely change. His career spans commercial roles at NME, Loaded, Worldpop, Cream/ Creamfields before going it alone in 2003.

Robert Dunsmore freelance Creative events professional As a client facing communications specialist, Dunsmore has more than 20 years’ experience re-imagining and creating new business across UK and global markets in the face-to-face meetings and marketing media.

Dunsmore’s business development exposure covers B2B and B2c markets including technology, luxury, aerospace, energy, fashion, pharmaceutical, travel, financial, and automotive – as well as governmental and summit-based delivery.

Dunsmore will host Event Buyers Live’s dedicated event technology roundtable.

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sPEAKER PRofILEs Mike Richmond managing director Richmond Event Management Awarded Event organiser of the Year 2006, 2007 and 2009, Richmond, managing director of Richmond Event management (REm), has more than 26 years’ experience within the events and festivals industry. Richmond is also founder and director of the Event safety shop (tEss), and is duty event controller at glastonbury festival.

He has been responsible for a host of large public events: Whether that be co-ordinating site management, logistics, production, design, and health and safety or more often than not these days representing clients, and REm, in Event control or silver meetings.

Richmond will lead Event Buyers Live’s roundtable discussion on health and safety and production.

Ian Sullivan Chief executive officer Consorcio sullivan has publicly spoken at many trade media conferences around the EmEA region including DRUPA, IPEX, DPW, Packaging Innovations, fEsPA, north Print and Pack, cross media Live, the Home and gift show, Eventopedia, PoDI European Appforum and Event tech Live. He is a cross-media marketing specialist combining multi channels to market encompassing print, social media and digital media. for nine years, sullivan was the external examiner at the London college of communication (Lcc) for the fDA PP course and the BA Print management degree. He advises and presents at the Lcc on cross-media marketing techniques and also contributes to the BA Hons Degree in Public Relations, utilising digital media techniques. sullivan is now cEo of consorcio, an award-winning social media agency, providing social media management and training. sullivan will lead the event’s roundtable session on social media.

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sPEAKER PRofILEs Jason Allan Scott Award-winning events professional, an entrepreneurial consultant, speaker, writer, contributor, start Up impresario, a founding mentor of fast forward 15, director of marketing at large for IsEsUK, member of mPI and founder of Venueme scott has worked alongside international and national companies and has been involved in pulling together the best creative ideas for a myriad of projects whilst working on creating more revenue opportunities and training for venues. scott’s strength is acting as a sounding board and problem solver for the client while defining the brand. current clients include an iconic London venue, the Bloomsbury Ballroom, the London cabaret club, the Event foundation, Event Academy, RAm org, and the Lifestyle Hospitality group, to name a few.

He is also well known for his online persona, “Lord Jason scott” (@Penthouselord) through his columns, blogs and tweets as much as his speaking engagements and hosting of incredible events.

John Probyn managing director NEC Live Productions Probyn is now the managing director of nEc Live, a division of the nEc group in Birmingham. starting his early event career in commercial radio, Probyn was responsible for producing the majority of Party in the Park style events around the UK that were popular with most commercial radio groups in the 90s. In 1997, Probyn created Event Production and Safety Services (EPSS) and worked on many different events from music festivals and concert tours to product launches and conferences. In 2001, EPss became part of clear channel Entertainment (now Live nation) and in 2009, Probyn was appointed as chief operating officer for Live Nation Music UK and became responsible for the day to day running of the UK division and the delivery of all festivals, concert tours and special events.

In 2015, Probyn was offered the chance to join the NEC Group to create a new live events division.

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DELEgAtEs Accomplished Events • Director • Jenny Pink • www.accomplishedevents.com • @accomplishedltd Achieve Events UK Ltd (trading as GO2) • Head of Operations • Hannah Williams • www.go2events.org.uk • @HanWilliams84 AIMA • Head of Events • Deborah Babbage • www.aima.org • @AIMA_org AFO/Towersey Festival • General. Secretary/Festival Director • Steve Heap • www.festivalorganisers.org • @AFO_Festivals and @towerseyfesti BBC Learning • Executive Producer • Moray London • www.bbc.co.uk • @mediamoray BEcause • Production Manager • Matt Lomasney • www.becausexm.com • @becausexm BigChoice Group • Head of Marketing • Fay McIsaac • www.bigchoicegroup.com • @BigChoiceGroup Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials • Event Director • Mandy Hervieu • www.blenheimhorse.co.uk • @blenheimhorse Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials • Event Organiser • Shelley Bacon • www.blenheimhorse.co.uk • @blenheimhorse Bournemouth 7s Festival • Events Director • Craig Mathie • www.bournemouth7s.com • @Bournemouth7s Brand Events • Operations Director • Neil Levene • www.brandevents.co.uk • #brandevents Callcredit Information Group • Events Executive • Charlie Burrow • www.callcredit.co.uk • @callcredit Captivent Productions • Events Director • Charles Jackson • www.captivent.com • @Captivent Cheltenham Festivals • Head of Production • Timothy Hawkins • www.cheltenhamfestivals.com • @cheltfestivals Cheltenham Festivals • Production Manager • Adrian Hensley • www.cheltenhamfestivals.com • @cheltfestivals Chilli Pepper Marketing • Event Organiser • Sharon Michaels • www.chillipeppermarketing.com Clarity Event Management • Director • Paul Casement • www.claritytm.co.uk • @clarity_em Commando Outdoor Fitness Events Ltd • Director • Sheralee McCloskey • www.filthygirlmudrun.com • @FilthyGirlOCR Corporate Events • Account Director • Michelle Newnham • www.corporate-events.co.uk • @Corp_Events_UK Creator International • Director • Andrew Harrison • www.creator.uk.com • @creatoruk Cuffe and Taylor • Senior Event Manager • Joe Robinson • www.cuffeandtaylor.com • @CuffeandTaylor Cult Agency • Creative Director • Hugo Jones • www.culte.co.uk • @cult_events DRP • Business Intelligence Manager • Callum Gill • www.drpgroup.com • @drpgroup Eden Essential Events • Director • Lucy Eden • www.events-eden.com • @LucyEdenEvents emc3 • Event Manager • Loli Wood • www.emc3.eu • @emc3london Event by Event • Director • James Hitchen • www.eventbyevent.co.uk • @eventbyevent Eventology • Event Director • Waleed Jahangir • www.eventologyuk.com • @eventologyuk Fairport’s Cropredy Convention • Organiser • Gareth Williams • www.fairportconvention.com • @faircropfest Faversham Hop Festival • Director • Bill Fowler • www.favershamhopfestival.org • @HopFestival Filmmaster Events • Event Manager • Federica Filocamo • www.filmmaster.com • @fmeventsfmg Force Four Creative • Events Manager • Louise Adkins • www.f4group.com • @F4ForceFou Fuse – Freelance • Account Manager • Latoya Kessie • www.fuseint.com • @FuseSportEnt Geestar Productions • Director • Paul Ashton • www.geestarproductions.com • @geestarevents Genus Happy Environments • Project Manager • Sarah Miller • www.genusworld.com • @_GenusEvents Globe Events • Senior Event Manager • Hayley Gomm • www.globeevents.co.uk • @hayleygomm Gourmet Food Markets • Managing Director • David Popplestone • www.greattastemarkets.com

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DELEgAtEs Ground Control • General Manager • Kate Doyle • www.groundcontroluk.com • @_GroundControl_ Grounded Events Company • Event Development and Planning Project Manager • Carly Gibbs • www.groundedeventscompany.co.uk • @BrightonMarathn Hollywood Inc • CEO • Jason Scott • www.jasonallanscott.com • @Penthouselord Hopper • Director • Olly Bellamy • www.wearehopper.co.uk • @we_are_hopper IO-Live. • Managing Director • Tom Rees • www.io-live.co.uk Jack Morton • Senior Vice President • Adam Azor • www.jackmorton.com • @adamazor @jackmorton Judgeday and Festival in a Box • Senior Production Manager • Chris Hayter • www.judgeday.co.uk • @beckiep75 @FestivalInABox Julia Sibun Event Management • Owner/Event Manager • Julia Sibun • www.juliasibun.co.uk Just Watch Events • Managing Director • Amanda Morris • www.justwatchevents.co.uk • @JustWatchAmanda Keith Prowse • Event Team Manager • Paul Gibbings • www.keithprowse.co.uk • @Keith_Prowse Kelham Hall • Managing Director • Jonathan Pass • www.kelhamhall.co.uk • @KELHAM_HALL Kelsey Publishing • Events Manager • Katherine Chappell • www.kelsey.co.uk • @KELSEYGroup Kilimanjaro Live • Head of Operations • Zac Fox • www.kilimanjarolive.co.uk • @kilizac Lapland UK • Event Director • Dan Wilson • www.laplanduk.co.uk • @laplanduk Lechlade Music Festival • Director • Jennie Rainsford • www.lechladefestival.co.uk • @LechladeFest Limited Edition Events • Director • Kerry Barnfather • www.limitededitionevents.com • @LimEd_events London Irish RFC • Hospitality Manager • Kelly Adey • www.london-irish.com • @LondonIrishARFC Metal Culture – Village Festivals • Production Manager/Creative Producer • Joanna Mcloughlin • www.metalculture.com • @johartle Music Plus Sport • Event Director • Anthony Norris • www.musicplussport.com • @MusicPlusSport National Star • Events and Special Projects Manager • Jo Heatley • www.nationalstar.org • @TheNationalStar NEC Live Productions • MD • John Probyn • www.thenec.co.uk • @jprobyn Oxford City Council • Events Manager • Alison Drummond • www.oxford.gov.uk • @OxfordCity Pete the Monkey Festival • Director • Rob Dumas • www.petethemonkeyfestival.com • @pete_the_monkey Proud Events • Director • Ben Whur • www.proudevents.co.uk • @proudeventsuk Public-I • CEO • Clive Leighton • www.public-i.org.uk • @musiclive QMUL • Event Manager • Nicola Lee • www.qmul.ac.uk/events • @NicolaFLee Rapiergroup • Director • Rob Brazier • www.rapiergroup.com • @rapierdesign RDA Events • Events Director • Rita Andrews • www.spaceinnovationcongress.com • @andrewsrita Richmond Event Management • Managing Director • Mike Richmond • www.rem-events.com RIBA • Events Co-ordinator • Gursharan Kaur • www.architecture.com • @RIBAWestMids SC Productions • Company Director • Sarah Cole • www.scproductionsltd.com • @SCProdltd Scarborough Fair • Festival Director • Joel Levack • www.scarboroughfairfestival.com • @joellevack @scarbofairfest Sepura • Events Manager • Ben Yelton • www.sepura.com • @SepuraPLC Shoutabout.london • Co-Founder and Partner • Ben Gamble • www.shoutabout.london • @ShoutAboutLDN Sledge • Production Director • Adam Serle • www.sledge.co.uk • @SledgeLiveEvent SSVC (CSE) • Event Manager • Angela Avlianos • www.cseevents.co.uk • AngieAvlianos SSVC (CSE) • Events and Marketing Co-ordinator • Sakina Bugge • www.CSEevents.co.uk • @EventsCSE Stagestruck • Project Director • Tom Cordory • www.stagestruck.com • @stagestruckcom

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DELEgAtEs Story Events • Senior Event and Operations Manager • Steph Eayrs • www.storyevents.co.uk • @stepheayrs @story_events Sunderland Live • Chief Executive • Alison Mcdonough • www.sunderlandlive.co.uk • @SunderlandLive Tarren Production • Account Manager • Cerys Brafield • www.Tarrenproduction.co.uk • @TarrenEventMgmt Team Origin • Operations Director • Jeremy Troughton • www.lvacwsportsmouth.com The Experience is the Marketing • Founder • Kevin Jackson • www.theexperienceisthemarketing.uk • @kevinlfj The Fair • Event Account Manager • Louise Ford • www.wearethefair.com • @wearethefair The Fair • CEO • Nick Morgan • www.wearethefair.com • @wearethefair The Good Life Experience • Event Manager • Vicky Gladstone • www.thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk • @TheGoodLifeExp The Moment • Managing Partner, Experience • Will Glynn-Jones • www.wearethemoment.com • @weareTheMoment TLS Events • Events Manger • Mike Bennett • www.tlsltd.org/const-service/event-management Tonic • Project Director • Atia Irshad • www.tonic-agency.com • @TonicTweeting Tribal Series • Operations Director • Lisa Edwards • www.tribalseries.com • @tribalseries Tribe Festivals • Director • Jonathan Glithero • www.wychwoodfestival.com • @WychwoodFest TRO • Business Development Director • Luci Beaufort-Dysart • www.tro.com • @TROexperiential Unit 10 Eventive • Creative Director • Stephen Graham • www.unit10eventive.com • @unit10event VFI360 • Senior Consultant • Ami Townell • www.vfi360.com Wasserman Experience • Head of Content • Sarah Proctor • www.wassermanexperience.com • @SarahProctor84 and @WassermanX Watermark • Chairman • Miles Peckham • www.watermark-events.com • @WatermarkEvents @SuziePeckham We Are Live • Director • Scott Mckean • www.we-are-live.uk • @wearelive2 Wealden Times • Event Organiser • Fiona Saunders • www.wealdentimes.co.uk • @wealdentimes White Productions • Managing Director • Gary White • www.whiteproductions.co.uk WNY • Director, Project Delivery • Ben Price • www.wny.uk.com • @wny_uk_com Worldwide Events. • Operations Manager • Anna Parry • www.wwevents.net XYZ • Head of Production • Peter Clayton • www.thisisxyz.com • @thisisXYZ

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sUPPLIERs 10x15 Structures/Stunning Tents www.10x15.com

Company Profile 10x15 and Stunning Tents aim to redefine outdoor entertainment not simply by protecting your event from the elements, but instead transforming any outdoor space into a unique and exciting venue.

Visit our websites: www.10x15.com www.stunningtents.co.uk Services Offered Event Spaces/Venues/Marquees/Awnings Duncan Russell t: 01256 883844 e: enquiries@10x15.com @TenByFifteen

2CL Communications www.2cl.co.uk

Mike Baker t: 02380 648500 e: mike.baker@2cl.co.uk @2CLCommsLtd

Company Profile 2cL communications is an award-winning provider of wireless communication solutions specialising in supply, long and short term hire, maintenance and installation. 2cL supplies many events, and some of our notable achievements include bespoke systems for the London marathon, glastonbury, Isle of Wight festival and Download. 2cL communications experienced hire department has a dedicated team. 2cL communications has a policy of reinvesting in its hire fleet year on year. Ten years ago the fleet consisted of 500 radios, today there are 8,000, so no matter how big or small, 2cL is able to provide a wireless solution to suit your needs!

Services Offered Radio communications

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sUPPLIERs AA Signs www.theaa/aasigns

Company Profile Provider of signs and external traffic management and traffic planning.

Services Offered Traffic Management/Temporary Directional Signage/Flags/Banners/ graphics and signage Bob Ingham t: 01256 492323 e: aasigns@theaa.com @TheAA_UK

Rob Trevethick t: 01256 492323 e: rob.trevethick@findfast. info @TheAA_UK

Actavo Events www.actavo.com

Emily Huddart t: 01932 222599 e: emily.huddart@actavo. com @Actavo_Events

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Company Profile We are an experienced event services partner, which deliver a range of public, cultural, corporate and sporting events from outdoor music festivals to fashion shows and brand activation structures. We have established industry relationships with promoters and event management companies and great working relationships with local authorities and governing bodies, which ensures our team can deliver a flexible, best practice, safe and cost efficient service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Actavo Events supply a range of temporary event infrastructure including; stages, structures, seating, bridges, bespoke platforms, ramps, crowd control barriers and fencing. Actavo used to be named Eventserv.

Services Offered Fencing/Barriers/Seating/Staging/Rigging/Temporary Structures

sUPPLIERs Agility Fairs and Events Logistics www.agility.com

Andrew Bates t: 0207 069 5321 e: abates@agility.com @AgilityUK_Fairs

Garcia Newell t: 0207 069 5321 e: gnewell@agility.com @AgilityUK_Fairs

Company Profile Agility fairs and Events is a world leading supplier of transport, handling and storage solutions. our global footprint of 46 dedicated events offices, backed up by 500 freight forwarding offices, gives us the perfect platform to assist production companies, show organisers, designers and individual exhibitors with an all in service.

Services Offered Transportation/Logistics

Amazing Tent Company www.amazingtent.co.uk

Company Profile the Amazing tent company hold a large stock of saddlespan marquees and offer precision planning coupled with friendly expertise. Amazing tents for amazing events!

Services Offered saddlespan marquees

Steve Haddrell t: 01453 861131 e: accounts@amazingtent. co.uk @Amazingtentco

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sUPPLIERs Autotrak www.portableroadways.com

Company Profile company established in 1994, dedicated to the hire of roadway, flooring and fencing.

Services Offered Fencing/Barriers/Flooring/ trackway Michael Fox t: 01865 373322 e: michael@ portableroadways.com @AutotrakRoadway

Tim Fox t: 01865 373322 e: tim@portableroadways. com @AutotrakRoadway

Confetti Magic www.confettimagic.com

Ian Woodroof t: 01582 723502 e: ian@confettimagic.com @confettimagic

Company Profile Confetti Magic is at the forefront of special effects for live events and festivals, providing innovative and impactful effects to entertain and wow your audience. catering for any size of event from a christmas party to the opening and closing ceremonies of the commonwealth games, we have the experience and enthusiasm to create spectacular experiences. new this year are our entertaining Jetfoam cannons and Biofetti. for corporate events, we have our exclusive Tri-Ad Event Flames – the first customisable and brandable flambeaux. All this is in addition to the UK’s widest range of confetti cannons, t-shirt launchers, snow machines and pyrotechnics to ensure that your event is the one to remember.

Services Offered Confetti Cannons/T-shirt Launchers/Special Effects

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sUPPLIERs Contemporary Event Structures www.contemporaryeventstructures.co.uk

Company Profile Contemporary Event Structures offer inflatable event structures for live events, backed up with exceptional levels of customer service. We want to be recognised as the market leader in Europe and across the world for high profile, high spec events that blow people’s minds.

Gavin Miller e: gavin@contemporaryeventstructures.co.uk @ces_events

Ryan Miller e: Ryan@contemporaryeventstructures.co.uk @ces_events

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Bars/Flooring/ Furniture/Marquees/Awnings/ Temporary Structures/Trackway

Eight Ray Music www.eightraymusic.com

Jayson Jaurigue t: 01491 526728 e: info@eightraymusic.com @eightraymusic

Tom Sandall t: 01491 526728 e: tom@eightraymusic. com @eightraymusic

Company Profile founded in 2011 by current director Jayson Jaurigue (JJ), Eight Ray music is a forward thinking music agency that prides itself on producing incredibly talented artists and delivering exceptional service. A working musician himself, JJ has created a team at Eight Ray who command a superb appreciation of the live music entertainment industry.

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Entertainment

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sUPPLIERs Elite Event Medical Services www.eliteems.com

Stuart Whalley t: 01827 307841 e: stuart@eliteems.com

Company Profile Elite Ems is one of the largest independent ambulance and event medical service providers. the company incorporates three aspects of its business with the ambulance service being at its heart. the company was established in 2011 offering event medical services to clients. since then the company has gained a reputation for delivering quality, which has seen it being awarded a number of contracts. currently Elite Ems is sole provider for UK Athletics, X-Runner, Walsall fc and a number of local councils. the company is one of only a handful of services in the UK that has a vast wealth of knowledge within the festival sector. from small fetes to large festivals, Elite Ems can assist with all your requirements.

Services Offered Medical Cover/Fire Cover

ELP www.elp.tv

Company Profile Lighting, rigging and power rental to tV and live events industry.

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Power/Staging/Rigging/Lighting Hire

Darren Fletcher t: 0161 3002922 e: darren@elp.tv @elpElstree

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sUPPLIERs Ethix Management www.ethixmanagement.com

Paul Jones t: 0208 487 3508 e: paul@ ethixmanagement.com @ethixman

Company Profile Ethix management is a live event production company with more than 15 years experience in delivering the highest standard of technical production. With a wealth of experience in delivering on time and to budget, a long-standing client base, a pro-active team, and a service delivery that is second to none. We aim to not just supply our customers but also help them grow their businesses.

We have a large professional team of experienced engineers and suitably qualified individuals in the field of sound, lighting and full production management, so you can be sure of the highest standards.

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Event Production/Management

Europa International www.europainternational.com

Helen Lowe e: helen.lowe@ europainternational.com @Europa_Int

Steve Murphy e: steve@ europainternational.com @Europa_Int

Company Profile Europa International is the furniture hire specialist, supporting leading events in UK and Europe.

Independent and family run, we have dedicated warehouses in London and the north West, with over 30,000 products in stock. from contemporary to functional. more styles, more choice, and quality service for total peace of mind.

Services Offered Flooring/Furniture/Seating/Panel Hire

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sUPPLIERs Eve www.evetrakway.co.uk

Ben Chambers t: 01246 858621 e: ben.chambers@ evetrakway.co.uk @evetrakway

Company Profile Eve is the UK’s leading supplier of temporary access solutions providing a comprehensive range of products and services to three key industries; events, energy and infrastructure. We employ more than 250 people across the UK and specialise in the provision of access systems, barriers, fencing and security, and have recently also acquired the capability to provide grandstands, gantries, mobile seating and staging. Eve will celebrate its 50th anniversary next year and we have evolved hugely during that time, particularly since our acquisition by A-Plant in 2013.

Services Offered Fencing/Barriers/Flooring/Plant Hire/Trackway

Fantastic Fireworks www.fantasticfireworks.co.uk

Jon Culverhouse t: 01582 485555 e: info@fantasticfireworks. co.uk @fantasticfirewx

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Matt Tagg t: 01582 485555 e: mattt@ fantasticfireworks.co.uk @fantasticfirewx

Company Profile A man came up to Picasso and asked him to scribble a picture on a sheet of paper. Picasso obliged. “that’ll be £50,000,” said the great artist. “£50,000?” replied the man. “But it only a took you a few seconds!” “no,” replied Picasso. “It took me a lifetime.” We’re no Picasso but we love painting. And our pictures in the sky are the result of almost a lifetime in fireworks.

Services Offered fireworks

sUPPLIERs Fourth Generation www.fourthgenerationltd.com

Laura Hurlocker t: 01582 562162 e: laura@ fourthgenerationltd.com

Tweed Hurlocker t: 01582 562162 e: tweed@ fourthgenerationltd.com

Company Profile If you are looking for a power provider and noise levels are a consideration or even critical to the success of your event, we would very much like to meet you at EBL 2016. We would be delighted to give you further information on our brand new fleet of whisper quiet towable generators. We think you will truly be amazed.

Services Offered Power

Gala Tent www.galatent.co.uk

Company Profile gala tent, the marquee and bespoke branded/printed gazebo company based in Rotherham. since 1999, by providing our customers with a luxury, quality product at an affordable price, we have continued to grow and sell 15,000 marquees and gazebos annually.

Steven Jones t: 01709 913964 e: sjones@galatent.co.uk @galatent

Glen Robinson t: 01709 913964 e: glen@galagraphics. co.uk @galatent

Services Offered Event Spaces/Venues/Flags/ Banners/Graphics/Signage/Heating and Cooling Systems/Marquees/ Awnings/Temporary Structures

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sUPPLIERs Gallowglass Health and Safety www.gallowgroup.com

Company Profile A division of the gallowglass group, gallowglass Health and safety assists in the creation of truly amazing and memorable events whilst ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation in the UK and abroad.

Services Offered Health and safety Steve Kearney t: 0845 600 5030 e: stevekearney@ gallowglass.com @gallowglass

GL events UK www.glevents.co.uk

Toby Bennett e: toby.bennett@glevents. co.uk @gleventsuk

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Aaron Mozley e: aaron.mozley@glevents. co.uk @gleventsuk

Company Profile As a wholly owned subsidiary of gL events group, a leading international provider of integrated services and solutions for events, gL events UK offers a total solution for event infrastructure and development, providing everything from temporary structures and marquees, tiered seating and stadia construction, to full interior design and fit out.

Services Offered Marquees/Awnings/Seating/ temporary structures

sUPPLIERs Go Displays www.go-displays.co.uk

Caroline Johnson t: 01733 232000 e: caroline@go-displays. co.uk @godisplays

Gary Long t: 01733 232000 e: gary@go-displays.co.uk @godisplays

Company Profile go Displays are manufacturers of premier exhibition and display stands. We are experts in exhibition design and have over 40 years’ experience in the industry. our displays are designed to captivate your audience and represent your company in the utmost fashion. As manufacturers, the only limit to your display is your imagination.

Services Offered Display systems

Gofer Power Solutions www.gofer.co.uk

Dave Miller t: 01473 282530 e: Admin@gofer.co.uk @gofer_ltd

Garry Wiseman t: 01473 282530 e: Garry@gofer.co.uk @gofer_ltd

Company Profile gofer has been supplying the event, entertainment and corporate industry with power since 1988. one of the few remaining, original companies that has been involved in the transformation of outdoor temporary electrical generation and distribution. We are truly dedicated to delivering a safe, efficient, and competitive service, and still work in a friendly and family environment.

Services Offered Power

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sUPPLIERs Hawthorn www.hawthorn.biz

Rachel Waterfield t: 01223 897 690 e: marketing@hawthorn. biz @hawthornbiz

Garry Clulow t: 01223 897 690 e: Garry.clulow@hawthorn. biz @hawthornbiz

Company Profile We are creative technical event production experts – it’s our job to make your events look and sound amazing. And after nearly 30 years in the business, we really know our stuff. Named by the London Stock Exchange in 2015 as one of the “1000 companies to Inspire Britain”, we believe every event should be an incredible experience.

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Big Screens/ Power/Staging/Rigging

Hewden www.Hewden.co.uk

Jeff Schofield e: jeff.schofield@hewden. co.uk @hewden_uk

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Nick Reeves e: Nicholas.reeves@ hewden.co.uk @hewden_uk

Company Profile Hewden offers a unique rental proposition to the event market.

With a range of products sourced direct from one supplier that include, telehandlers, rough terrain forklifts, powered access, lighting towers, power generation, two way radios, security and crowd control fencing, and trackway.

Services Offered Fencing/Barriers/Plant Hire/ Power/Toilets/Traffic Management/ trackway

sUPPLIERs HOUSE OF FLAGS www.flags.co.uk

Company Profile House of flags is the UK’s leading supplier of flags, flag poles, banners, bunting and event display solutions.

Our flags are currently on the International space station.

Rosie Robinson t: 01480 862352 e: rosierobinson@flags. co.uk @house_of_flags

Lucy Hyslop t: 07863 297072 e: lucyhyslop@flags.co.uk @house_of_flags

Services Offered Display Systems/Fencing/Barriers/ Flags/Banners/Graphics and Signage/Flooring/Wallpaper/ Graphic Design/Photography/ Website Design/Illustration/ Corporate ID/Photo Re-touching/ Hire and Installation

ICON www.icon-world.com

Company Profile Icon creates and delivers brand and live experiences around the world.

We are trusted for our flexibility and reliability by global brands, organisations, federations and events in sport and retail, and across the business and public sectors.

Paul Hicks t: 020 8269 6278 e: Paul.hicks@icon-world. com @ICON_HQ

Mark Savage t: 020 8269 6278 e: mark.savage@iconworld.com @ICON_HQ

Services Offered Crew/Decorations/Theming/ Event Production/Management/ Flags/Banners/Graphics and Signage/Temporary Structures/ Transportation/Logistics

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sUPPLIERs ID Card Centre www.idcardcentre.co.uk

Ben O’Brien t: 01604 422422 e: b.obrien@idcardcentre. co.uk @idcardcentreltd

Nicola O’Brien t: 01604 422422 e: n.obrien@idcardcentre. co.uk @idcardcentreltd

Company Profile At ID card centre we appreciate that your name badges are a key element of your event communications, being vital not just for identification of your staff, suppliers, delegates and attendees but also as a means of communicating essential information about the event.

Services Offered Promotional Items/Lanyards/ Clothing/Registration Systems/ Solutions/Ticketing and Apps

Instant Marquees www.instantmarquees.co.uk

Company Profile At Instant marquees, we manufacture and print a range of innovative and bespoke promotional, event and experiential products that help to get your brand noticed.

Maxine Fack t: 0333 9009 121 e: maxine@ instantmarquees.co.uk

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John Fack t: 0333 9009 121 e: john@instantmarquees. co.uk

Services Offered Bars/Flags/Banners/Graphics and Signage/Furniture/Marquees/ Awnings/Promotional Items/ Lanyards/Clothing/Temporary structures

sUPPLIERs Integro www.doodsonbg.com/Why-Doodson-Entertainment

Company Profile Worldwide live event and entertainment industry insurance specialists.

Services Offered Insurance

Tim Rudland t: 020 74446964 e: Tim.rudland@ integrogroup.com @TimRudland

Paul Twomey t: 020 74446964 e: Paul.Twomey@ integrogroup.com @doodsonents

Kru Live and Kru Talent www.krutalent.com; www.krulive.com

Promotional & Event Staffing Specialists

Sarah Jane Benham t: 020 77361188 e: sj@krulive.com @Krutalent

Tom Eatenton t: 020 77361188 e: tomeatenton@krulive. com @Krutalent

Company Profile Kru Live is an independent promotional staffing agency working with brands and agencies (experiential, public relations and event) worldwide. Kru talent, its entertainment and speaker division, provide cutting edge speciality acts, performers, celebrity hosts and presenters.

Services Offered Entertainment/Staffing/Speakers

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sUPPLIERs Laser Hire www.laserhire.co.uk

Keith Flunder t: 01889 507067 e: keith@laserhire.co.uk

Company Profile Laser Hire has been providing laser shows and special effects packages for many events ranging from community events and christmas light productions to major outdoor events, long running evening events for several theme parks, festivals and major corporate events in London. Laser Hire has been providing a complete service from initial concept and production requirements, through to the programming, installation and show delivery for more than 30 years. our experience in the events industry is extensive.

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Fireworks/Laser Shows/Water Fountains and Screens/Pyrotechnics/Flame Projectors/Projection Systems and searchlights

McKenzie Arnold Group www.mckenziearnold.com

Martin Jackson t: 07786 070998 e: martin.jackson@ mckenziearnold.com

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Claire Stephens e: claire.stephens@ mckenziearnold.com

Company Profile mcKenzie Arnold group provides a professional and quality assured approach, delivering dynamic and flexible visitor management services. the company is able to support your event with crowd management planning, car parkers, stewards, security officers and ticket sellers. mcKenzie Arnold provides a holistic approach to event management.

Services Offered Security/Staffing

sUPPLIERs Peppermint www.peppermintevents.co.uk

Company Profile Peppermint provide highperformance retail-led event solutions, leading in first-class event and festival bars – to some of the world’s best entertainment businesses and consumer brands that enhance the entertainment experience.

Adam Coverdale t: 0208 6872781 e: adam.coverdale@ peppermintevents.co.uk @peppermintbars

Alex Brooke t: 0208 6872781 e: Alex.brooke@ peppermint.co.uk @peppermintbars

Services Offered Technology/Real-time Sales Data and Stock Reporting/Touch to Pay/ Cashless Bars/Catering/Food

Saville Audio Visual www.saville-av.com/hire

Company Profile saville AV has the depth of experience to creatively deliver innovative audio visual technologies and solutions to our clients on a global scale, providing them with the outstanding professionalism and ultimate standards of customer care they require.

Rob Morrison t: 01483 547990 e: rob.morrison@saville. co.uk @SavilleAV

Adam Pike t: 01483 547990 e: adam.pike@saville.co.uk @SavilleAV

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Big Screens/ Display Systems/Event Production/ Management/Registration Systems/ solutions

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sUPPLIERs Somerset House www.somersethouse.org.uk/

Rachel Booth t: 0207 845 4618 e: rachel.booth@ somersethouse.org.uk @SomersetHsVenue

Joanne Cameron t: 0207 845 4618 e:Joanne.cameron@ somersethouse.org.uk @SomersetHsVenue

Company Profile somerset House is a major cultural centre in the heart of London. During the summer months, 55 fountains dance in the courtyard, and in winter you can skate on London’s favourite ice rink. somerset House also programmes contemporary art and design exhibitions, free displays, family workshops and guided tours.

Services Offered Event Spaces/Venues

Steeldeck Rentals www.steeldeck.co.uk

Company Profile steeldeck is a London-based seating and staging company. With more than 30 years’ experience, we have the flexibility and creativity to work with our customers to help create outstanding events.

Services Offered Seating/Staging/Rigging

Richard Howey Nunn t: 020 8733 2031 e: richard@steeldeck.co.uk @steeldeck

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sUPPLIERs Taylor Made Designs www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk

Company Profile the complete merchandise and Uniform management service. our promotional merchandise division has unique connections with far Eastern suppliers that enable us to source all kinds of promotional merchandise quickly and efficiently, at the best prices.

David Orme t: 01202 473311 e: david.orme@ taylormadedesigns.co.uk @TaylorMadeB2B

Lindsay Purcell t: 01202 473311 e: Lindsay.purcell@ taylormadedesigns.co.uk @TaylorMadeB2B

Services Offered Promotional Items/Lanyards/ clothing

TheTicketSellers/eventree www.TheTicketSellers.co.uk/promoters

Company Profile theticketsellers is a technology company, developing bespoke ticketing solutions. In addition to public ticketing, our software platform, eventree, provides our clients with a powerful tool for managing crew, artists, traders, volunteers and suppliers, Mo Jones t: 07970 803123 e: mo@theticketsellers. co.uk @TicketSellers

Phil Hayes e: phil@theticketsellers. co.uk @TicketSellers

Services Offered Event Production/Management/ Registration Systems/Solutions/ Ticketing and Apps/Meal Ticketing/ Access control

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sUPPLIERs Versatile Venues www.versatilevenues.co.uk

Company Profile Exhibition vehicles, roadshow trailers and specialist event logistic support.

At Versatile Venues we create bespoke mobile solutions to suit our wide variety of customer needs.

Timothy Cook t: 01780 720217 e: tc@versatilevenues. co.uk @VersatileVenues

Georgina Hart t: 01780 720217 e: gh@versatilevenues. co.uk @VersatileVenues

Services Offered Event PR and Marketing/Event Production/Management/Event Spaces/Venues/Exhibition Trailers/ Mobile Units/Transportation/ Logistics

Viwa www.viwa.jbiprojects.co.uk

Company Profile Rigging, 3D model makers, bespoke signage manufacturers, large format printers, rope access and specialist media company.

Jason Baris t: 0207 538 3339 e: uk@viwa.uk.com

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Danielle Millar t: 0207 538 3339 e: dani@viwa.uk.com

Services Offered Big Screens/Decorations/Theming/ Event Production/Management/ Flags/Banners/Graphics and Signage/Furniture/Staging/ Rigging/ Temporary Structures

sUPPLIERs WeTrack Software www.Wetrack.com

Company Profile Wetrack provides project management, incident management, and run sheets to the event industry. The main benefit of WeTrack is to have complete transparency of all the projects, events and work streams across all departments with intuitive reports, minimising risk along the way.

Peter Ward e: peter@wetrack.com @wetracksoftware

Services Offered Crew/Event Production/Management/Ticketing and Apps/ management software

YSLV www.yslv.co.uk

James Whitmarsh t: 020 8317 7775 e: james@yslv.co.uk @yslvscreens

Leanne Staite t: 020 8317 7775 e: leanne@yslv.co.uk @yslvscreens

Company Profile YsLV is one of the UK’s leading display rental companies, providing an extensive range of high resolution and creative LED screens, video walls, flat screen displays, and interactive solutions as part of an integrated range of visual solutions for event organisers, agencies, brands and trade customers.

Services Offered AV/Sound/Lighting/Big Screens/ Display Systems/Event Production/ management

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sUPPLIERs Bluefin Insurance www.bluefingroup.co.uk

Company Profile Event industry insurance specialist with expertise in all commercial and corporate classes.

Services Offered Insurance

Becky Fielder t: 01622 250102 e: becky.fielder@ bluefingroup.co.uk @Bluefin_Ins

Geoff Stanbridge t: 01622 250102 e: Geoff.stanbridge@ bluefingroup.co.uk @Bluefin_Ins

Simply the Best Events www.simplythebestevents.co.uk

Company Profile simply the Best Events is based in Reading and operate a worldwide service. specialising in family fundays, team building, inflatable attractions, motorised activities and It’s a Knockout shows – and with in house catering and infrastructure departments – why deal with lots of suppliers, when you can work with just one? simply the Best Events own and operate more than 350 attractions!

Karla Brown t: 01189 885122 e: karla@ simplythebestevents.co.uk @simplythebesttm

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Services Offered Bars/Catering/Food/Decorations/Theming/Entertainment/ Event PR and Marketing/Event Production/Management/Flags/ Banners/Graphics and Signage/Marquees/Awnings

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