The Event Managers Network’s Post

The first event I did as a business, after leaving the world of music and festivals, was a street festival for a business group that wanted to revitalise its economy. They had a general plan of what they wanted to offer visitors and we set about bringing back a street fair to remind the neighbourhood of the great businesses on their doorstep.  Since then I've done many community events and have learned 5 key components to a successful community event. Make sure you engage your WHOLE community. Be clear on your goal of your event and wear it like a shingle over the shop front. Community food before food trucks. Resist the temptation to book the high end (read expensive) entertainment. Make sure you contact your local Council and find out what rules and regulations you need to comply with. Community events are an amazing fabric of society and anyone can create one. If you are working on a community event, follow me for lots of event planning tips to help you along the way.

The first event I did as a business, after leaving the world of music and festivals, was a street festival for a business group that wanted to revitalise its economy. They had a general plan of what they wanted to offer visitors and we set about bringing back a street fair to remind the neighbourhood of the great businesses on their doorstep.  Since then I've done many community events and have learned 5 key components to a successful community event. Make sure you engage your WHOLE community. Be clear on your goal of your event and wear it like a shingle over the shop front. Community food before food trucks. Resist the temptation to book the high end (read expensive) entertainment. Make sure you contact your local Council and find out what rules and regulations you need to comply with. Community events are an amazing fabric of society and anyone can create one. If you are working on a community event, follow me for lots of event planning tips to help you along the way.

The first event I did as a business, after leaving the world of music and festivals, was a street festival for a business group that wanted to revitalise its economy. They had a general plan of what they wanted to offer visitors and we set about bringing back a street fair to remind the neighbourhood of the great businesses on their doorstep.  Since then I've done many community events and have learned 5 key components to a successful community event. Make sure you engage your WHOLE community. Be clear on your goal of your event and wear it like a shingle over the shop front. Community food before food trucks. Resist the temptation to book the high end (read expensive) entertainment. Make sure you contact your local Council and find out what rules and regulations you need to comply with. Community events are an amazing fabric of society and anyone can create one. If you are working on a community event, follow me for lots of event planning tips to help you along the way.

A well-executed event will live on long after the last delegate has travelled home. Great events build great communities.   One of the best community-building opportunities is promoting your event. Good marketing and communications in the lead-up to an event give you reasons to stay in touch with community members, build excitement, and start sharing stories and valuable information. Promote your event with stories from the speakers they won't be included in the event themselves, tips from sponsors or members to get people excited, and pre-event activities such as competitions. Social media around events allows attendees to interact with each other and build FOMO in those not yet committed to attending. That's exactly what events like music festivals do, and the same can be done for even the least rock 'n roll business event.   By sharing great content before the event, you build excitement, have attendees already warmed into the themes and subjects, create connections between members, and give some value to those who can't attend this time. All of this builds community around your event to ensure that the event's impacts continue well after it's over. #events #eventmarketing #community

While major events like the 2025 Montana's Brier and Country Music Week 2025 provide a fantastic opportunity to tap into a new consumer base, we know there are events of all sizes happening all year round, helping to create vibrancy in our community. Traffic to our event webpages confirms that visitors and locals want to know what's happening in the region: year to date, traffic to the main events page is up almost 50% year over year (YOY). Local businesses are also keen to promote their events, with visits to the Submit an Event page up over 180% YOY. Even if your business doesn't directly host events, you still have a unique opportunity to engage with the community and gain exposure by helping promote local events or creating activations in your space that attendees can participate in simultaneously. Whether it's a festival, sporting event, cultural celebration, or other fun event, your business can benefit from getting involved—read our latest Industry News Centre post to find out how: https://lnkd.in/dvjKTt-e 📸: Knox Mountain Downhill 2023. Image credit: Jillian Hearn

Event coordinators: are you training your staff and volunteers on how to respond to a crisis? Let's talk real – music festivals are a sanctuary of the best memories and fun vibes, but not immune to the shadows. The risk of overdose or harm at large scale events is a stark reality we can't ignore. 💔 It's time to empower your staff, volunteers and patrons with knowledge! Understanding how to respond in those critical moments can make all the difference. From recognizing the signs to administering life-saving measures, knowledge is our greatest ally. 🤝 Let's stand together against the shadows and be prepared to save lives. Check our the blog in the comments, spark conversations, and let's create a community armed with information. Together, we can turn the spotlight on overdose risks and ensure that every festival remains a place of joy and safety.

Calling all Eventprofs, can I address a misconception…? Why do many event organisers assume choirs are cheap to book? As the musical director of a gospel choir, I've been tagged in numerous 'recommendation' posts seeking choirs for events, only to be met with shock when I mention our fee. It's often followed by remarks like, "Can't you do it for £100-£200?" Yet, there's usually no hesitation in budgeting appropriately for musicians in a band….? 🤷🏽♀️ While community choirs may accept minimal fees (you’ll always find groups to do it cheaper, and maybe this is where the problem stems from), this shouldn't devalue professional singers. If there's a budget for a band, there should be one for pro choirs too. We invest time and effort in rehearsals for your event, so it’s only fair. It's time to challenge the assumption that choirs perform for free or next to nothing. ———————— I'm Sharon Stacey, a voice coach and musical director. I empower individuals and teams to harness their voice in the workplace, and use the power of music to encourage team collaboration. Connect with me to explore how I can work with your organisation. 🔔 Follow for more insights 👯♂️ Let's connect (with a personalised invitation for meaningful connections)

The last few weeks of the year are generally packed with events, dinners, and awards evenings, and I have attended my fair share of these over the years. The one thing that strikes me at all these events is the loud music/band while everyone eats. I find myself going through a few phases: - Phase 1: speaking loudly to the person next to me and trying to hear what they say - Phase 2: speaking even louder and trying to lip-read - Phase 3: not speaking or listening at all I understand and know that ambient noise at the right volume can eliminate other noises like crockery and foot traffic, but why do event organisers and bands always pump up the music so loud? I found an interesting article (see comments) that considers this an insult to those who attend and plan to network.

Between the buzz of Coachella's weekends, it's crucial to take a moment to recognize the influence of this event beyond the viral moments, mainly the impact on its local community. Last year, during my Master's, I delved into the nuances of this iconic festival with my research project: 'Income Disparity at Coachella Festival: Examining the Contrast in Wealth during the Festival Period'. While my study illuminated the evident economic advantages of Coachella for the Indio community, including the boost of tourism and the increased sales for local vendors during those 2 weeks, it was equally important for me to shine a light on a crucial aspect often overlooked - the local farmworkers and surrounding low-income communities, whose stories often remain untold amidst the festival's social media glamour. As Coachella continues to shape music culture and influence younger generations, it has the power to highlight the region's dynamics, complexities and difficulties. Let's continue the conversation involving Coachella during its second weekend, not just for the festival-goers, but for the communities that surround it. PHOTOGRAPH BY RICHARD BAGDASARIAN Farmworker harvests green pepper.

Key insights from the Access All Areas Magazine Conference... 🏌♀️ The opportunities for music offerings within 'sportainment' to continue growing are huge - a really exciting aspect of the industry to follow, as highlighted by Paul Dunstan, Nicki Seifert and Hannah Simpkins. 💚 Sustainability isn't just about the environment (though that is of course still a huge priority), it can be the way event organisers engage with surrounding communities, as stated by 👩🏻💻Hannah Cox. 🚀 Collaboration is key: event organisers, artists, management and agents must come together to find financial solutions that will secure the future of festivals, as pointed out by The Fair's CEO Nick Morgan. Thanks to Access All Areas Magazine for organising - a day of important conversations, healthy debate and shared insight. #eventprofs #events #eventindustry #eventconference #festivals