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EDITION CAPITAL ACQUIRES SEBASTIAN MCLEAN INTERNATIONAL
Edition Capital Limited has acquired Sebastian Mclean International Limited (SMI); a specialist insurance brokerage serving the entertainment sector.
THE CURE’S ROBERT SMITH TO CURATE TEENAGE CANCER TRUST 2026 SHOWS
Next year’s run of Teenage Cancer Trust shows at the Royal Albert Hall are to be overseen by The Cure frontman Robert Smith. Smith will curate the artist lineup for the show series, with events due to run from 23-29 March 2026. The concerts were founded in 2000 by The Who’s Roger Daltrey. Daltrey put together lineups of internationally renowned artists for the show series until he stepped back in 2024.
AEG PRESENTS APPOINTS LISA MART REGIONAL GENERAL MANAGER OF INDIGO AT THE O2 AND WATFORD COLOSSEUM
AEG Presents has hired former Swansea Building Society Arena venue director Lisa Mart as regional general manager of indigo at The O2 and the Watford Colosseum.
SECURITY INDUSTRY LEADERS CALL ON GOVERNMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSING REFORM
Representatives from more than 70 private security companies and industry associations have signed a letter to the Home Secretary and the Minister for Security calling on the Government to implement business licensing.
Norwood Productions widens scope with d&b
South Africa – Norwood Productions has recently bolstered its audio capabilities with the acquisition of premium d&b audiotechnik equipment from distributor Stage Audio Works. This recent investment has expanded the scope of Norwood Productions’ involvement in the live events sector, allowing them to serve larger audiences and meet the high international standards of touring artists. Behind these recent investments is an inspirational journey and a story of growth and adaptability, backed by a strong ongoing relationship with Stage Audio Works.
L-Acoustics named in Fast Company list
USA – L-Acoustics has announced that it has been named for the third time in Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, reaching #2 on the list of top innovative companies in the events, concerts, and live experiences industry, recognised specifically “for changing the way Broadway shows sound.”
Leah Martin-Brown ignites stage with Audix
USA – Australian-born singer-songwriter Leah Martin-Brown, now a solo artist signed to Frontiers Records, explores pop territory without sacrificing the hard-rock energy of her formative work. Her voice is channelled through Audix microphones – the OMX series (especially the OMX-E) onstage and the A231 for studio recording. Just after hosting the video premiere of her third single Shush, she spoke with Audix about her musical roots and her new favourite microphones.
TAIT engineers ‘groundbreaking’ venue
USA – A ‘groundbreaking entertainment destination’ is set to debut in late 2025. The journey to VAI Resort’s highly anticipated opening night is already underway, with TAIT engineers actively transforming the vision into reality at the Glendale, AZ resort through the cutting-edge infrastructure of the VAI Amphitheatre.
The importance of storytelling in event design
In the events profession, we’re at an impasse between technology-based and tactile event design. This means the way we tell stories through our event design has to adapt. There’s an art in traditional scenic design as it relies upon the audience using their imagination to complete the picture, which is an investment in each audience member. It makes the experience more memorable as they’re filling in the blanks for themselves.
DRPG Labs showcases event tech at Innovation Week
Creative communications group DRPG reinforced its commitment to innovation with a weeklong tech showcase at its Worcestershire headquarters. Innovation Week, hosted by DRPG’s innovation entity, DRPG Labs, was held in the studio complex of the agency’s headquarters in Hartlebury and provided clients and interested brands an opportunity to explore recent advancements in technology and artificial intelligence tailored specifically for the events and experiential industry.
Beam announces Rainbow Trust as new charity partner
Trade association beam has announced Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity as its new charity partner. Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support to families across England who are facing unimaginable challenges. With over 86,000 children living with life-threatening conditions, the charity pairs each family with an expert Family Support Worker who offers assistance to parents, carers, siblings, and grandparents, helping them navigate their daily struggles.
The New Black Film Collective XPO Taps BUFF’s Anyiam-Osigwe as Keynote Speaker
Emmanuel Anyiam-Osigwe, founder and co-chair of the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), will headline the fourth annual New Black Film Collective XPO (TNBFC XPO) as a keynote speaker on March 25 at Rich Mix in Shoreditch. The TNBFC XPO serves as a key platform for networking and knowledge exchange, designed to accelerate Black representation in the UK and global screen industries. The five-day hybrid event, running from March 24-28, will once again take place at Rich Mix, which recently hosted the BAFTA-winning British short film Rock, Paper, Scissors—a project that first premiered at BUFF in October, securing its BAFTA qualification.
Tomorrow’s Talent 2025: Winners Announced
The Meetings Show is thrilled to reveal the 10 winners of Tomorrow’s Talent 2025, a prestigious initiative that champions emerging talent in the meetings and events industry. Now in its seventh year, Tomorrow’s Talent continues to highlight the next generation of leaders and provides them with unparalleled opportunities to elevate their careers in this dynamic and fast-paced sector.
RED BULL TECHNOLOGY GROUP PREDICTS CONTINUED FOCUS ON LUXURY MARKET
Red Bull Technology Group predicts that luxury experiences will continue to be a key driver in the 2025 events market, as the F1 brand maintains focus on its infrastructure and state-of-the-art facilities. Last year the team launched the latest upgrade to its Milton Keynes Technology Campus, as it unveiled a new 46.25 metre LED screen in their main auditorium, MK-7. The screen, supplied by PPDS, is one of the biggest indoor dvLED wall in Europe and provides the perfect backdrop to its fleet of F1 cars.
THE MEETINGS SHOW’S HOSTED BUYER REGISTRATION OPENS!
Event planners are urged to secure their space on The Meetings Show’s popular Hosted Buyer Programme as it opens for registration. The UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, giving buyers unrestricted access to high quality educational and networking opportunities, plus the chance to meet hundreds of global event suppliers under one roof.
CHS LEEDS LAUNCHES HOSTED BUYER PROGRAMME
CHS Leeds is set to continue its impact on the meetings and events industry with the launch of its Hosted Buyer Programme and the announcement of more elite exhibitors to help event industry professionals fulfil their RFPs and put together their event programmes.
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