Association News
November 2020
NOEA Statement: Re Outdoor Events in England
NOEA Statement: Re Outdoor Events in England "We welcome the government's recent announcement that opens the door for live and outdoor events to take place for up to 4,000 people. While this is still only [...]
NOEA Expands Council with Six New Appointments
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has confirmed that six of the industry’s leading profiles will join the association’s leadership team. The new members, who were ratified at today’s NOEA AGM and virtual convention, [...]
October 2020
Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Tom Clements, President of NOEA is a signatory to this open letter as part of our work to get events back. Open Letter to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport [...]
Events Association Condemns Government for ‘Wilful Destruction’ of UK Industry
Events Association Condemns Government for ‘Wilful Destruction’ of UK Industry The National Outdoor Events Association, which represents the festival, sporting, agricultural, cultural and public event market has condemned the government after being ‘ignored’ [...]
September 2020
EIF Funding Survey
EIF Funding Survey With furloughing due to finish at the end of October, and little prospect of any return to normality before next Spring, we are urgently seeking funding support from the Government to [...]
August 2020
NOEA member Pennine Events Ltd meets with Rishi Sunak
Pennine Events Ltd meets with Rishi Sunak and pledges for urgent support for the events industry #RedAlert UK: As part of a visit to Pennine Events’ sister company: ‘The Coast to Coast Packhorse’, Pennine [...]
A Message from Our President
Tom Clements, President of the National Outdoor Events Association, shares an update on how NOEA is supporting the industry; what we're doing, what we're asking for, what we're getting. As ever, if you need [...]
NOEA to Host Inaugural Virtual Members Meet-Up
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is hosting a virtual member meet up next week, allowing NOEA members’ to both network and discuss pressing topics within the events industry. The event is [...]
July 2020
Official: Festival & Events Industry ‘Left on the Shelf’
- Industry will lose major festival brands - - Half of event businesses face losses of £100,000+ - - Job Losses could reach tens of thousands - 20th July 2020, UK: The festival and [...]
#LightItInRed
#LightItInRed is a UK based direct action lighting protest that is scheduled to take place on the night of Monday 6th July 2020 … to draw attention to the critical condition of the [...]
June 2020
ABB FIA Formula E Championship resumes racing with sixrace Berlin showdown
• ABB FIA Formula E Championship to be decided in Berlin at Tempelhof Airport, following approval of the FIA. • Six behind-closed-door races to take place in nine days. • Three double-headers on [...]
Festival & Events Industry ‘On the Brink’ says Industry Association
- Industry Fears Loss of Major Festival Brands - - Half of event businesses face losses of £100,000+ - - 65% of companies planning redundancies, affecting over 589,000 employees – 11th June 2020, [...]
May 2020
NOEA to Present Digital Convention for the First Time
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) has announced that its annual convention will be delivered virtually for the first time in its 40-year history. The association is also offering free sessions to members as [...]
You and NOEA 2020
May 2020 We Support You; You Support Us #ForEveryEvent NOEA Membership renewals are scheduled for July, and we understand that the timing is far from ideal for many of you. With this in mind, [...]
You and NOEA 2020
May 2020 The outdoor events industry has suffered one of the biggest traumas in its history, eclipsing both the global financial crisis of 2008 and the Foot & Mouth outbreak of 2001. [...]
NOEA Outlines ‘Risk Roadmap’ in Wake of PM Announcement
12th May 2020, UK: The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is outlining a ‘Risk Roadmap’ for the industry following the Prime Minister’s announcement at the weekend. The association is also asking government for [...]
BVEP launches report focused on £70bn events industry
BVEP launches report focused on £70bn events industry The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP) has today launched its latest report titled ‘The UK Events Report’, which provides an in-depth examination into the [...]
April 2020
Industry associations call for more Government support for #EventsForTheFuture Initiative
: The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is putting its support behind a cross industry effort to petition Members of Parliament for more government support. The #EventsForTheFuture initiative is looking for more urgent [...]
NOEA Statement: Supporting Small Business & Enterprises
Dear member, It’s been a little while since our last more formal update. Hopefully though you are all OK with the regular updates we’re sending through and our other activities, including our first [...]
UK’S MASS PARTICIPATION EVENT ORGANISERS UNITE TO LAUNCH THE 2.6 CHALLENGE
• Charities facing an estimated £4 billion shortfall due to Covid-19 pandemic • The 2.6 Challenge begins on Sunday 26 April Thousands of fundraising events across the UK have been cancelled due to Covid-19 [...]
COVID-19 LEAVES UK EVENT INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS ON KNIFE EDGE
Some 60% of the UK’s event industry’s supplier base is facing collapse within three months, unless event businesses receive further support from the Government, according to an on-line survey carried out by the [...]
NOEA joins new campaign to help ‘Feed the Nation’
The National Outdoor Events Association is partnering with the UK’s leading supermarkets, and their suppliers, to support the #FeedtheNation campaign. The initative has been developed to help the country cope with the huge increase [...]
March 2020
NOEA to Hold Legal, HR and Licensing Q&A Twitter Hour
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) will be hosting a Twitter Q&A for event professionals looking for advice, specifically around legal matters. The initiative will be run in partnership with Laceys Solicitors, who [...]
NOEA Asks for ‘Urgent Clarity’ on Freelance Support
The National Outdoor Events Association is seeking urgent clarity from government regarding the support available to freelancers and small businesses, specifically those working from home or non-rateable premises. In a letter sent to leading [...]
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