

Association News
March 2023
NOEA Announces New Categories for Annual Awards
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has launched a series of new award categories as part of its Annual Convention and Awards, returning to Bath this year, 22nd November. The new awards will widen [...]
Julia Lopez MP Takes on Responsibility for Tourism
Following the latest machinery of government changes there has been some change of ministerial portfolios in DCMS. It has been formally announced that Julia Lopez MP (Hornchurch and Upminister) will be taking on responsibility [...]
NOEA Announces new partnerships for 2023
The National Outdoor Events Association is proud to announce the first group of sponsors and partners for 2023. A press release with all of the information on these partnerships can be read here: [...]
Public Behaviour Guide for Policy Makers and Practitioners
UK Research and Innovation have released a new evidence base and guide for policymakers and practitioners about public behaviour in response to perceived hostile threats. The full guide can be found here: Public [...]
NOEA announces new Premium Partnership with Cube International at EPS
1st March 23, Event Production Show: Cube International has agreed a partnership that will see it support the National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) as a Premium Partner. The three-year agreement will incorporate the company’s [...]
February 2023
NOEA Take over at EPS
Wednesday 1st March sees NOEA take over the Futures Stage at the Event Production Show. A diverse range of speakers with a variety of experience in the events sector come together to create an [...]
Scottish alcohol advertising ban would devastate the events industry
The proposed ban on alcohol, regardless of its intentions, is misguided and would be devastating for the Events Industry, as well as some of Scotland's proudest global companies. These brands work with events in a highly responsible way [...]
NOEA Partners Power of Events
NOEA is pleased to be a Trade Association partner with the Power of Events as they launch their platform today. It continues to be our mission to support any initiatives that add value to [...]
Lucy Frazer MP appointed Culture Secretary
Number 10 has announced some machinery of government changes and ministerial appointments. DCMS will revert back to its role as Department for Culture, Media and Sport, losing its responsibility for digital. The [...]
NOEA take over at EPS
NOEA is taking over the futures stage on day 1 of the Event Production Show. Al Turner, NOEA Marketing Consort will be MC'ing all day and has arranged an exciting line up of speakers. [...]
Event Production Show Attendance Survey
We are compiling information about people's attendance at the Event Production Show. Whether you're planning on attending or not, we would really appreciate it if you could take the time to complete the survey. [...]
January 2023
Lucy Powell MP joins APPG
Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS has joined the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events To find out more click HERE
Event Predictions Feature From StandOut
StandOut Magazine has just published its Event Predictions Feature. The full article entitled "What Lies Ahead" can be viewed below Event Predictions: What Lies Ahead To access the February edition of StandOut [...]
December 2022
Christmas Message from the NOEA President
"As I write this, I’m looking back at a season, the first real one since the crisis, where I have, at last, been able to achieve my wish of returning to events, joining friends [...]
An award for Public Health Director Matt Ashton, as his team welcomes Professor Chris Whitty.
Liverpool Express – An award for Public Health Director Matt Ashton, as his team welcomes Professor Chris Whitty. Matt Ashton was a speaker at our Convention in 2019, we are delighted to see Matt's [...]
November 2022
The NOEA Awards 2022
Wednesday the 23rd of November saw the return of the first NOEA Awards since 2019. Click HERE to find out who the 2022 winners were.
BVEP Re-launches as UK Events
BVEP has relaunched as UK Events and NOEA is a partner member. In addition, CEO Susan Tanner sits on the Executive Committee as one of the Vice Chairs and Nick Morgan, NOEA Committee sits [...]
October 2022
NOEA Awards Shortlist Announced
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The NOEA Convention 2022 Flyer
The official flyer for the 2022 NOEA Convention is out now. Take a look for insights into our programme, speakers and sessions. Click Here for the Official Flyer
NOEA Brings Event Apprenticeships to The Showman’s Show
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is partnering with the industry’s Event Apprenticeships Advisory Board (EAAB) to offer attendees the chance to understand how they can support events businesses. NOEA is keen to raise [...]
NOEA President writes to PM
NOEA President, Tom Clements has written to Prime Minister Liz Truss to highlight the consequences the UK Events Industry could face if Government does not provide more support for businesses. The full letter can [...]
September 2022
2022 Season Survey
We are compiling information for DCMS and Government to report back on the 2022 season. If any outdoor event managers, venues or suppliers could spare a few minutes to complete the following survey that [...]
National Moment of Reflection
A National Moment of Reflection will take place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy.
Eventit
Tom Clements NOEA President and Susan Tanner, NOEA CEO will not be attending Eventit today in Edinburgh. As a leadership team, we have decided to respect the mourning period so can no longer attend [...]
The King. Statement from NOEA President
From everyone at the National Outdoor Events Association. Our warmest wishes to HM King Charles III on his accession to the throne. Wishing you a long, prosperous and happy reign over us. God Save [...]
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