THE NATIONAL OUTDOOR EVENTS ASSOCIATION – NOEA

NOEA, established in 1979, is the only trade association specialising in the Outdoor Events Industry.

It is able to connect you to some 400 Members covering Local Authorities, Festival and Event Organisers, Universities/Students, Entertainment Agencies, Promoters, Venues and Suppliers of Equipment and Services together with Practitioners generally in the World of Outdoor Events.

NOEA’s policy to educate, share problems and enhance professionalism and business opportunities clearly works. The regional workshops/conferences and Annual Convention & Award Celebration Evenings offer opportunities to find out about the latest developments – to learn about topical issues such as the Licensing Act, Disability Discrimination Act, Security Industry Authority etc, Training Event Managers, working on the British Standard for the Sustainability of Event Management, UKEVENTS, The Genesis Initiative, to debate issues, share information, network, meet new business contacts, renew old friendships and have some fun.

NOEA offers a wide range of opportunities that can lead to enhanced business relationships and, ultimately, greater success, it is worth the time and effort by joining NOEA. Networking opportunities and the chance to influence legislation are two of the greatest benefits of NOEA membership. However, to benefit from this, members must participate and be active within the association. Paying annual dues isn’t enough to reap the benefits of NOEA. Members must also make an investment of time and effort into NOEA activities and become involved. Simply put, what you get out of NOEA membership is directly relative to what you put in.

Access to membership directory. NOEA, maintains a directory, in which members and their industry businesses are listed. This can help increase exposure to new markets and potential clients.

Networking opportunities. NOEA, provide members with an excellent opportunity to network with other event industry professionals.

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Opportunities to give back to the industry. NOEA, members can share their industry knowledge with other member businesses and promote a stronger sense of community cooperation.

Competitive advantage. Taking advantage NOEA, resources, can help members earn and maintain an edge over non-member competitors.

Inside access to innovations and new developments. NOEA, lets its members stay on top of new products, services and innovations, helping members maintain a competitive edge.

NOEA also undertake:-

•Regular Email Newsletters and articles in Access All Areas Magazine (free copies to Members)

•Active Website: www.noea.org.uk

•NOEA Members’ Yearbook 2023 – the Outdoor Events Industry Reference Guide

•Participation in the major trade shows with complimentary admission tickets

•Legal Advisory Services

•NOEA Insurance Panel.

•Members discounts with Arnold Clark and Van Hire

•Members discounts with Telepa phone service provide insurance services applicable to the Outdoor

By becoming a member of NOEA you become part of a specialist ‘club’ of outdoor event professionals. The ethos of the association is to bring together like-minded people for business to business networking, education, the sharing of problems and ideas and to enhance professionalism.

There are many opportunities to market and promote your business through NOEA as well as to learn more about professional standards of practice, topical issues and legislation within the industry.

How to find out more about NOEA?

NOEA’s website www.noea.org.uk gives full details of the association along with the events and issues that are affecting our industry. Or you can contact CEO, Susan Tanner, who will be pleased to tell you more about the association and how to become a member.