Latest news
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2023 Prospectus released and new Head of Partnerships confirmed
The Business of Events (TBOE) has released its 2023 Prospectus and confirmed that Rachael Boraston (pictured) has joined in a freelance capacity as Head of Partnerships. TBOE is a not-for-profit, independent Think Tank for the UK events sector; an industry that has enormous economic potential. Read more
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Ministerial update
The events industry still falls under the remit of the DCMS, although it is expected to have greater crossover with the DBT. VisitBritain and VisitEngland remain listed as Non-Departmental Public Bodies under the DCMS. Read more
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The Business of Events outlines activity for 2023
The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election. Read more
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Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS joins the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events
Lucy Powell is the Labour Member of Parliament for Manchester Central and has been an MP since 2012. She currently holds the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Read more
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North East awarded funding to promote the region’s experiences to international visitors
NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI) has been awarded a grant from VisitBritain’s GREAT Gateway Innovation Fund to market and promote North East experiences to inbound visitors from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). Read more
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Events Apprenticeship Framework launches to tackle industry’s talent shortage
The UKEVENTS (formerly BVEP) Skills Talent & Diversity Working Group has launched its Events Apprenticeship Framework. The framework will launch with five apprenticeship schemes, which include: Events Assistant, Live Event Technician, Creative Venue Technician, Live Event Rigger, and AV Event Technician. Read more