When Sweden’s Loreen was confirmed as the winner of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool, it was the culmination of a whirlwind year for all involved – and what may well have been the biggest hybrid event ever staged…

One of the top UK Conference Destinations and home of CHS, a visit to Leeds will leave you with something special.

Discover why Sheffield is one of the most talked about cities right now and why it might just be the ideal destination for 2023 events.

CHS Leeds has announced a new partnership that will see the show’s legendary Welcome Reception take place at the University of Leeds’ new venue, Cloth Hall Court. The reception will take place on the evening of 24th April, before the show opens, and gives Hosted Buyers and exhibitors a chance to network informally ahead of the event.

Designer Events, the innovative company offering unique bar and music experiences, is excited to announce its expansion to Edinburgh. This comes after its success in Dundee and Angus Designer Events was founded in 2018 by Jonny Calder, who had a vision of creating a one-of-a-kind bar and music experience for people’s homes and gardens, featuring exquisite cocktails

Skipinnish has been announced as the Friday headline act at the Royal Highland Hoolie, taking place at the Royal Highland Show and hosted in partnership with the legendary Irish country music promoter Farmer’s Bash.

Edinburgh Cocktail Week, the UK’s biggest cocktail festival has unveiled the 100 bars taking part in this year’s event running from Friday, 6th – Sunday, 15th October. The enviable lineup includes 23 new bars set to make their Edinburgh Cocktail Week debut. 100 of Edinburgh’s trendiest venues, speakeasies, vibrant neighbourhood pubs and hottest hangouts will be part of the 2023 celebrations. This year’s roster includes 23 venues set to make their Edinburgh Cocktail Week debut including Duck & Waffle, Commons Club, Edinburgh Street Food, House of Gods, The West End Brasserie, Lady Libertine, El Cartel, Patron Saint, Lucky 13, The Cauldron, carte blanche! and many more.

The E Awards, Scotland’s only dedicated awards for events and festivals, returned on Thursday 27 April, proving that the Scottish events sector is well and truly back. Winners from the north of Scotland to the Netherlands included Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival, Maggie’s Dundee, Newsquest Events Scotland, GetAbout Aberdeen Cycling Festival and Nook Event Pods. Held at the O2 Academy in Edinburgh, the 2023 E Awards were a testament to the resilience of the Scottish events industry and the excellence demonstrated by the shortlisted organisations and individuals involved, with over 230 people in attendance.

Melanie Newman, Meeting Services Manager at PWC, examines how events can reach their sustainability targets.

After years of top down management, many argue it’s time for the event industry to have a flatter working structure. Yet, it appears some may be returning to a workplace hierarchy…

  If you’re planning an event fit for a royal, here are the must-see tips utilised by King Charles III’s coordinators.

  Liz Taylor, Founder, and CEO of the Taylor Lynn Corporation, explains her five. top ways to nuture emerging talent in the industry.

This August, set against the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will welcome local and international audiences to its new Show, Stories. Staged between 4-26 August, the Show will be a celebration of sagas, myths, and legends, transporting audiences on a journey of ideas – from the earliest campfire stories through to the world stage.

The Borders Book Festival programme is announced, and tickets go on sale, as the annual extravaganza gets ready to celebrate its 20th edition this year, with well-known faces (and voices) from the worlds of television, current affairs, politics, literature sport, history and children’s writing – and many more besides — all set to join the party.

The Business of Events has confirmed VisitScotland Business Events as its latest official partner for its 2023 programme. It marks a fifth year of consecutive support to the Policy Unit and Think Tank and is the second major partner to be announced within a week.

Tom Clements, President of the National Outdoor Event Association and Director of Specialized Security was awarded the E Awards ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Industry Award’ yesterday.