NOEA SPONSORS

Award Sponsors 2023

AWARD SPONSOR

2CL Communications

2CL Communications is an award winning, industry leading provider of wireless communication solutions specialising in supply, long and short term hire, maintenance and installation. As one of the leading suppliers of radio communications equipment to the events industry and winner of the NOEA ‘Events Supplier of the Year 2015’ award, 2CL prides itself on delivering over and above our client’s expectations. We are committed to supporting the Events industry as always. We work with some fantastic partners and suppliers and we are proud to be sponsoring these awards which are an excellent way of showcasing and rewarding the best in the industry with the recognition they deserve. Call us today: 02380 648 500 or email contact@2cl.co.uk to find out how we can provide a comprehensive & tailored wireless solution to meet your business needs. Or visit www.2cl.co.uk where you can view all the products and solutions we can supply along.

Award Sponsor

Laceys Solicitors LLP

Laceys are solicitors with a difference when it comes to events – the Licensing Team is recognised by the Legal 500 and is the only firm of lawyers that is a member of NOEA. More to the point, two of its partners are event organisers in their own right –Brendan Herbert for the award winning 2000 Trees Festival and team leader Philip Day for organising events in his home town of Ringwood – the annual Lights switchon and Fireworks displays both attract over 7,000 people. As Philip says “We don’t just understand the legal niceties of putting on events, we appreciate all the practical realities and are uniquely placed to assist event organisers to get it right.” Philip is the longest serving NOEA Council member and the team also now includes solicitor Byron Sims (who has a background in running bars).

Contact : licensing@laceyssolicitors.co.uk 01202 377800

AWARD SPONSOR

People’s Postcode Lottery

AWARD SPONSOR

Wasserman’s

More than four million people across Britain play People’s Postcode Lottery. Millions of pounds in cash prizes are won every month, and millions of pounds are raised for charities too. In total, players have now raised more than £900 million for over 9,000 good causes. The popular Postcode Lottery format sees a team of ambassadors delivering cheques to winners on their doorsteps, no matter where they live. They also organise major events throughout the year, including Postcode Millions celebrations for the lottery’s biggest winners, unique team events, and a prestigious Charity Gala each spring which has attracted VIP guests including HRH The Prince of Wales, George and Amal Clooney, and Sir David Attenborough. www.postcodelottery.co.uk

Wasserman is a partner to the world’s most iconic sports figures, musical artists, brands and properties. Our purpose is to transform and advance brands, businesses and careers, empowering clients to create culture and impact audiences. Wasserman is a connections agency - crafting strategic ideas, partnerships and experiences that connect brands with the right audiences, driving culture across sports, music and entertainment. We believe the right connections create relationships, build trust and inspire action. Wasserman’s brands and properties division serves clients across strategy, partnership management, measurement, experiential, media, content and more. We know that live experience generates some of the deepest, most powerful connections between brands and their audiences. Throughout our 20-year history, we have created engaging activations for clients including BMW/MINI, the NFL, LEGO, Coca-Cola and many more. Social Media: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/wasserman/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wasserman/?hl=en Twitter – https://twitter.com/wasserman

Crowdfunding initiative launched as a call to arms to help deliver the Events Apprenticeships framework

Support a new generation talent by pledging what you can afford through our crowdfunding platform >> https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/events-apprenticeships

An Events Apprenticeships Advisory Board (EAAB) has been formed in conjunction with UKEVENTS The Board includes employers and wider industry representation. At a time of workforce challenges, the EAAB will create recognised and coordinated event apprenticeships offered across the UK events industry.

Apprenticeships are a route into the industry, with the industry welcoming over 500 Event Assistant apprentices coming through between 2017-2021 (IfATE, 2022). However, given the number of people employed in the industry, this is a small percentage which is perhaps due to a lack of awareness, understanding and investment as to the opportunities available outside of the university route. This presents a great opportunity for further growth in the events industry.

The EAAB are now in a unique position to launch a crowdfunding initiative and need the industry’s support to drive this forward and promote new talent into this ever-evolving industry, including school leavers, those already working in the industry or those who have decided to make a career change. Over the last 6 months, with the support of some seed funding from UKEVENTS, the EAAB have given their time to build the strategy and plan, but it now requires further funding.

Richard Waddington, Chair of EMA said: “Whilst this is a massive ask in the current financial climate, the industry is crying out for people and there is an enormous untapped talent pool of people we’re not talking to, we need to bang the drum louder, have processes in place and attract people to this amazing industry.”

The EA framework will launch with five apprenticeships schemes: Events Assistant, Live Event Technician, Creative Venue Technician, Live Event Rigger, AV Event Technician.

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