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The new West London base will serve as a hands-on training and demonstration centre for customers, partners and the wider professional AV community. AV Stumpfl, the Austrian manufacturer of professional projection screens and PIXERA media server solutions, has opened a dedicated UK PIXERA office at The Old Pumping Station, Brentford, West London. Situated within the Golden Mile, one of the capital

"Say Yes to Opportunities Even When They Scare You" Will Swain's journey into broadcast is a lesson in staying curious, backing yourself, and giving back to the industry that gave him a chance.Will Swain  |  Engineer Trainee, Sky News  |  LinkedInWill Swain didn't plan to work in television. He was heading down an engineering path when a friend's nudge and a basketball broadcast changed everything

The Network of Women in Events CIC (NOWIE) has announced the launch of the second edition of the NOWIE Big Survey, a major UK-wide research project examining the experiences of women working across the events, live entertainment, music and festival industries. The initiative comes at a time when the sector represents a £60 billion UK industry, spanning weddings, conferences, exhibitions, corporate

Introducing the Summer Skills Series As we head into the longest days of the year, we’re launching something designed to help you make the most of them. 🌞Welcome to the Summer Skills Series, your go-to place for free learning, industry insight and opportunities to help you level up your career in entertainment production this summer. Whether you’re taking your first steps into the industry, build

The Profile Awards, created and coordinated by Durham and Jennie Marenghi in association with the ALPD, the STLD and the ABTT, recognise lighting design excellence in Theatre and Television across the UK. The inaugural event took place at the Alexandra Palace Theatre on 6 June 2024 the final day of the ABTT Show and the awards have returned annually to that venue ever since. Now in its third year,

A4I’s SkillsLab draws a full house for its EXE Basic Maintenance workshop hosted at IPS (Impact Production Services) HQ’s cutting-edge training facility exhibiting a built-in rigging beam which enabled practical sessions to be conducted in the same training space.The two sessions bring A4IUK’s structured technical training directly to one of the UK’s most respected event production and equipment h

Production Futures has announced the next chapter of its Make Noise campaign and with it, a new ambassador who knows exactly what it means to break into the production industry without a roadmap. Freyja Lawson, monitor and stage tech for Yungblud, has backed the campaign and is calling on educators, youth organisations, and the industry to do more to make behind-the-scenes careers visible to the y

One plus one always equals 2, right? Well… not exactly. In some higher forms of math, like abstract Algebra, that isn’t how the equation works.  Nor is it always the case when you combine one creative force with another.Consider the Live Between The Hedges joint concert by superstars Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, which began its five-date 2026 run before 63,000 fans at the University of Georgia’s S

Production Futures has announced that it will return to Production Park, Wakefield, on Thursday 19 November 2026 for its final ON TOUR event of the year. Following highly successful visits to the AO Arena in Manchester and London’s Roundhouse, which smashed previous attendance records, Production Futures promises another action-packed day which will promote employability, transferable skills, dive

Adlib has expanded its year-round schools outreach to tackle a persistent skills and awareness gap in the live events industry, making technical careers more visible to students before key education choices are made. Despite relying on skills from engineering, design and computing, the sector’s backstage roles remain largely absent from early careers awareness.The UK’s live events industry is a mu

Production Futures Launches MAKE NOISE Initiative using the power of audio technology to open production careers for 12–18-year-olds.Backed by Greater Manchester’s Mayor, Andy Burnham. Production Futures has announced the launch of its Make Noise campaign, a national initiative aimed at young people aged 12–18, designed to raise awareness of the wide range of ‘behind the scenes’ roles in the produ

Production Futures has launched a new Partner Recognition Badge, designed to formally recognise organisations that are actively creating accessible pathways into the live events and production industries. The badge will be awarded to partners who demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting industry access, skills development and workforce diversity, providing a visible standard of contribution ac

Double win for NoNonsense Group at Event Production Awards 2026Director Liz Madden receives Legend Award whilst the business scoops Best Staging ProviderNoNonsense Group delivered a clear statement at the 2026 Event Production Awards, taking home the accolades of both the Legend Award and Best Staging Provider.Co-founder and director Liz Madden was recognised with the Legend Award, a reflection of

Sterling Event Group has been recognised as one of Europe’s fastest growing businesses, earning a place in the prestigious FT1000: Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 ranking.Compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with Statista, the annual FT1000 list highlights the top 1,000 companies across Europe based on revenue growth between 2021 and 2024. Following months of rigorous data analys

Creative Technology is proud to announce the arrival of its second cohort of apprentices, marking another exciting milestone in its ongoing commitment to developing the next generation of live events professionals.Following the success of the inaugural programme, six new apprentices have joined the business, bringing fresh energy, curiosity, and ambition into the organisation. Since day one, they

What You Missed at PF On Tour: London(And the Advice Everyone Was Writing Down) If you couldn’t make it to the Roundhouse this week, don’t worry. Some of the most talked-about sessions from the day will soon be available to watch on demand, so you’ll still be able to hear directly from the speakers. But while those talks are being prepared, we wanted to share some of the biggest takeaways people w

More than 4,400 registrations and over 70 industry partners highlight growing demand for roles behind the scenes in the creative industries.Thousands of aspiring young creatives descended on the Roundhouse on 9 March 2026 for Production Futures On Tour: London, a free event connecting the next generation with careers across the live events, music, broadcast, film and creative industries.Now in its

Production Futures is excited to see that two of its previous Breakthrough Talent Award winners have progressed to win recognition at this year’s prestigious TPi Awards 2026. Jake Mazzuca, Head of Production at Only Helix, won Production Manager of the Year, whilst Abby Shum, freelance laser designer, programmer, and operator, won Laser Operator of the year. Jake and Abby who won their Breakthroug

Production Futures enjoyed a very productive ISE 2026, during which the organisation once again took over the Live Events stage on Fast Forward Friday. Building on last year’s success with an expanded programme of events and presentations, which began with a high energy meet-and-greet for industry professionals and emerging talent, the day continued with a series of very well-attended panel presen

Landmark Collaboration Sets New Standard for Safe Sound in Live MusicThe HELA Initiative continues to expand internationally, offering certification and strategic support for promoters, venues, artists, and technicians committed to building a safer, more sustainable future for live events.In a landmark moment for the live events sector, multi-award-winning rock band Biffy Clyro has become the firs