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Lucy Frazer appointed secretary of state for Culture, Media and Sport
A cabinet reshuffle has seen Lucy Frazer appointed as the new secretary of state for the revamped Department for Culture, Media and Sport. 
ONE DEAD, 12 HOSPITALISED AFTER DANCE FESTIVAL
Six men have been charged with drug supply offences and an investigation is underway following Sydney’s Transmission Music Festival
Mersey Side
Explore what’s drawing event organisers to Liverpool ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest later this year.
LooseFest Enters Long Term Partnership for Growth
After a 2021 debut in Newcastle’s Herrington Park, 2022 saw Loosefest become the largest festival in the history of the city’s Town Moor, one of the largest inner-city green spaces in Europe, spanning over 1,000 acres, making it larger than New York City’s Central Park (843 acres).
OUTLOOK ORGANISERS UNVEIL NEW SOUTH LONDON FESTIVAL
Project 6 will comprise a Brockwell Park festival and 10 nights across iconic London venues, catering to fans of d&b, techno, hip hop and grime
What does travel look like in 2033?
Travellers of the future will expect technology to give them a seamless and convenient travel experience, and be driven by sustainability goals.
Extra Stage & New Venue for The Garden Party
Leeds’ longest running electronic music soiree, The Garden Party is taking advantage of its move to the city’s newest event space, Canvass Yard to add a third stage for its biggest party yet, with a line up that includes the likes of Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all play.
NTIA Launch Campaign to Reduce Hearing Loss
To mark Tinnitus Awareness Week, the NTIA are pleased to announce the partnership with the “Make Listening Safe” Campaign in the UK, an initiative of the World Health Organisation to increase the awareness of avoidable risks to hearing and promote the WHO’s global standards on safe listening at venues and events.
Guidance for event organisers ahead of introduction of Martyn’s Law
Guidance for event organisers has been produced ahead of the introduction of Martyn’s Law this spring.
The Business of Events outlines activity for 2023
The Business of Events can announce an outline of its planned activity for 2023, which will see an increase in the number of scheduled events and reports as it works towards building a policy agenda ahead of the next UK General Election.
Meet Blackpool launches business events campaign
Meet Blackpool, Blackpool’s conference and exhibition arm is investing £450,000 into a marketing campaign to raise awareness for the town’s business events sector.
European Festival Lineups Stack Up For 2023
Headliners have been unveiled for events such as France’s Rock en Seine, the UK’s Wireless Festival and Portugal’s Rolling Loud & Afro Nation
System Update
Head of Insights and Analytics at Meshh, Nick Child, looks into government plans to replace GDPR with a new British data protection system.
Top Trends
Cvent, a meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, looks at the top meeting and event trends venues need to know for 2023.
City Splash Creates Second Wave
The second wave of artists for City Splash has been announced with legendary Jamaican reggae recording artist Max Romeo leading the line up
Tomorrowland Encourage Presale Reg With Free Digital Event
A free digital experience to begin the countdown of Tomorrowland. The experience will include exclusive DJ sets, a glimpse into the theme and a full line up reveal
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