SHOWMAN’S SHOW PREVIEW
Let’s go on with the Show
The Showman’s Show is back – Stand Out previews the industry event
THE SHOWMAN’S SHOW
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visit to Newbury Showground for The Showman’s Show in October has always been a must for any serious event professional. In 2021, when the industry is desperate to reconnect following the pandemic, it is essential, so make sure October 20-21 is in your diary! Jeremy Lance, event director, comments: “Our industry has really been through the mill, no organiser or supplier has come out of it unscathed. We know how tough it has been for everyone and we’re very sensitive to that when organising the show. The consensus from the industry is that they’re delighted that The Showman’s Show is going ahead and that they can’t wait to get together. It’s a milestone and a real sign that as an industry we’re coming out the other side. “The show has always been the industry congregating at the end of a busy season and sharing their ‘war stories’ as it were, and I don’t think that’s ever been more important than right now. We’ve got some great exhibitors already confirmed, many of them industry heavyweights, 30 of them are brand new for 2021 and we’re already aware of more than 20 product or service
launches. So, not only is it the perfect opportunity to catch up with industry friends but it is also great to discover new ideas and meet potential suppliers, for what is promising to be an incredibly busy 2022!”
NEW FOR 2021
ProLX Productions, Sesame Portastile, Climate Supplies, NOQ and Rollinn’ Tap Event Bars are new exhibitors to the show. Whilst GAP Group, Tasty Trotter, IDE Systems, Event Hire UK and Event Cup Solutions, Direct Acoustics and Portable Floormaker are just a handful of the companies launching kit and equipment. GAP Group is showcasing new solar welfare trailers and stackable plastic toilets and Tasty Trotter has developed a range of hygiene solutions, including handwash stations and a Gazebo Hygiene Screen. IDE Systems will be displaying its new electric car chargers whilst Event Hire UK and Event Cup Solutions will be talking to organisers about the new ONE Planet ONE Chance® Reusable Cup System. Direct Acoustics will be exhibiting Thermoline, a patented thermal lining, and Portable Floormaker will unveil the Multilok® Portable Dance Floor.
BUSY AISLES FUTURE VISION
Also making a welcome return to the show is The Vision:2025 Conference. This year’s theme is a “Journey to Net Zero”. Open to all visitors, the conference will bring together trailblazers from the world of outdoor event sustainability to share knowledge and working practices. Lance continues: “We are delighted to be hosting the Vision: 2025 conference again. After the enforced pandemic break for our industry, it is more important than ever that sustainability is central to the
industry returning greener and tackling the climate emergency facing the planet. “Along with the challenges that delivering events in the COVID-era presents, it’s great to see that sustainability continues to be an important focus for many event organisers and suppliers as we build back better.” • Stand Out and Event Buyers Live are exhibiting at The Showman’s Show. You will find the team in the Exhibition Hall. Come and say hello.
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